Secrets of Paris Custom Private Tours

    Perfect for those who know exactly what they want to see and do on their vacation, Heather’s private tours are completely customized to fit your needs and desires. Whether it’s a whirlwind walking tour of the city’s best specialty markets or a leisurely minivan excursion to family-owned Champagne estates, you get your tour exactly the way you want it. Heather shows her guests the Paris that she knows and loves -- where real Parisians live, shop, drink and dine far from the over-priced tourist traps. Get off the beaten path and discover the hidden Paris rarely mentioned in guidebooks: scenic village streets, lively ethnic markets, authentic neighborhood bistros, forgotten monuments and charming boutiques.

    Custom tours are always private, so you and your group (up to 5 people) get my complete attention from start to finish. I ask plenty of questions in the pre-trip planning stages, going over all of the options and making sure you get the most out of your time in Paris. One of the benefits of custom tours is the flexibility: you and your group can change your plans at any moment, even mid-tour! You (or your tired feet) may decide you'd like to spend the afternoon people-watching from a sidewalk terrace café instead of visiting another museum. If we're driving through the French countryside on the way to a chateau, you can ask to stop at the charming farm along the way with the hand-painted sign advertising homemade foie gras . As your guide, I'm there to help you get what you want, not impose my own rigid agenda.

    I can arrange everything from an introductory walking tour of the city's oldest neighborhoods to a specialized shopping tour with a chauffeured car. You can see the best of the city as a spectator, or interact with the locals. I can organize day trips to chateau gardens, medieval villages, or scenic vineyards. At night I can accompany you to the bars, clubs or concert venues that suit your mood and tastes.

    I meet all of my custom tour clients at their hotel (or rental apartment) and drop them off at the location of their choosing within Paris. At the end of the tour you will get a souvenir map with your itinerary highlighted -- so you know where you’ve been! I can also provide you with dining and additional sightseeing recommendations for the rest of your trip.