The Best 4 day Paris itinerary: Maximize Your Time in the Magnificent City of Light!
Introduction
We are excited for you, you finally booked your fights and hotel for your adventure in Paris! Now what? Let’s make the most of your time in Paris to ensure you have the best time ever! To help you explore the highlights of Paris without feeling rushed, we’ve created a four-day agenda that balances all the iconic landmarks and plenty of time to enjoy Parisian culture. From exploring the Eiffel Tour, visiting the world-class art at the Louver and indulging in buttery croissants with coffee, this itinerary is your perfect guide to an unforgettable Parisian getaway.
Sites you will visit if you follow this 4 Day Paris itinerary
Day 1: City Overview Tour, Eiffel Tower Visit and Seine Dinner Cruise
We always recommend reserving a Guided Tour on your first day in any city. Taking a guided tour on your first day in a new city is a smart move for several reasons. It provides an immediate and quick overview of the city’s layout, helping you get your bearings and understand the geography, which is invaluable for navigating during the remaining days. A guided tour also introduces you to the city’s key landmarks, historical context, and cultural nuances, enriching your overall experience to continue enjoying on your own.
A walking tour around Paris will be the best way to start your visit. You will be able to view the most iconic sites in Paris in a very short time, allowing you to maximize your 4 days. This overview of the city will give you a great layout of Paris and allow you to feel more familiar with the city for the remain days.
After your guided walking tour around Paris and a great lunch we recommend heading back to the Eiffel Tower area. The remaining of the day will be dedicate to this iconic place. Start with visiting the top floor of the Eiffel Tower, then heading back down to its surrounding area and take a few necessary selfies!
Complete your first day in the most epic way by enjoying dinner while cruising the Seine river and viewing the glittering Eiffel at night!
Day 1 of Your 4-Day Paris Itinerary: City Walking Overview Tour, Eiffel Tower Visit
| Estimated Time | Activity | Details / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AM | Breakfast | At Hotel or preselect restaurant |
| 9:30AM | City Walking Tour | Pre-Reserve your walking tour with Viator. |
| 1:30PM | Lunch | Search for a restaurant in advance around the Louvre Museum area or simply pick up a Jambon Beurre (Ham Sandwich). Take the time to relax your feet and regain energy for the rest of your day. |
| 3:00PM – 6:30PM | Eiffel Tower & Surrounding Area | Pre-purchase your ticket to skip the lines and head straight to Tower entrance. After heading up to the Top of the Eiffel Tower, head back down and enjoy its surrounding areas with the best views of the tower for your pictures. |
| 7:15PM | Dinner Cruise | End your first day with a dinner Cruise around the Seine river. Pre-book your dinner & cruise reservation HERE. |
Day 2: Louvre Museum, Galeries Lafayette, The Palais Garnier, and Arc de Triomphe
Day 2 of Your 4-Day Paris Itinerary: Louvre Museum, Arc de Triomphe & Galeries Lafayette
| Estimated Time | Activity | Details / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AM | Breakfast | At Hotel or preselect restaurant |
| 9:00AM | Louvre Museum | Pre-purchase your entrance ticket by clicking here. Plan to make the most of the Louvre by spending half day. |
| 1:00PM | Late Lunch | Lunch at Galeries Lafayette, Picture from 8th Floor |
| 3:00PM | Tour | The Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) |
| 5:00PM | Shopping | Arc de Triomphe for pictures, then head to Champs-Élysées for some shopping |
Day 3: Versailles Palace
On day 3 of Your 4-Day Paris Itinerary, the focus will be visiting the beautiful Versailles Palace. The in the afternoon you will have time to explore Paris on your own.
| Estimated Time | Activity | Details / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AM | Breakfast | At Hotel or preselect restaurant |
| 9:00AM | Tour | Tour of the tour of the Palace of Versailles. |
| 12:00PM | Lunch | Plan to have lunch at the Palace of Versailles |
| 1:00PM | Tour of the Gardens | Walk through the Gardens |
| 4:00PM / Evening | Explore Paris on your own | |
| 6:00PM | Dinner |
Day 4: Montmartre Food Walking Tour / Museum and explore Paris on your own
On your last day of Your 4-Day Paris Itinerary, we recommend doing a comprehensive walking tour of Montmartre District or booking a Food Tour. Allow some time in the afternoon and evening to explore the streets of Paris on your own or return to a site you weren’t able to spend much time at during a previous day.
| Estimated Time | Activity | Details / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AM | Breakfast | At Hotel or preselect restaurant |
| 10:30AM | Food/ Walking Tour | Montmartre Food Walking Tour |
| 1:00PM | Lunch | Plan to have lunch at Montmartre |
| Or | ||
| 10:00AM | Museum Visit | Musée d’Orsay |
| 1:00PM | Lunch | |
| Afternoon / Evening | Take this afternoon to revisit any area of Paris that you loved in the previous days. You will also want to take the time to do some souvenir shopping! | |
| 6:00PM | Dinner |
Conclusion
With a well-planned four-day itinerary, you can experience the best that Paris has to offer while enjoying a balance of it’s iconic landmarks and personal time to explore on your own. From the breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower to the wonderful Louvre and the charm of Montmartre, this agenda ensures you won’t miss the major sites in Paris. Each day is thoughtfully crafted to maximize your time, combining structured activities with opportunities to wander on your own. Whether it’s savoring a croissant at a sidewalk café or marveling at the opulence of Versailles, this guide offers everything you need for an unforgettable trip. Start planning your trip to Paris today.
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- Amsterdam is only an estimated 3 hour train ride or an hour flight away from Paris. Click Here is a suggested itinerary for Amsterdam, simply add a travel day in between both locations.
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