Paris Small Group Tour for Solo Travelers, Couples, and Active Adults

Join just 10–14 travelers on our immersive 8-day Paris small group tour. Designed for active adults, solo travelers, couples and friends, this carefully planned itinerary combines Paris's iconic attractions with fascinating neighborhoods, outstanding museums and time to explore independently.

Tour Highlights:

• Paris Museum Pass with admission to more than 50 museums and monuments, with advance timed reservations arranged where required.

• Explore Musée de l'Orangerie, Musée d'Orsay, and the iconic Louvre Museum. 

• Visit Arc de Triomphe, Palace of Versailles, Musée Rodin, Conciergerie, and Panthéon. Admire Sainte-Chapelle’s stained glass, stroll Luxembourg Gardens, and see Napoleon’s Tomb.  

• Discover charming Montmartre and other Paris neighborhoods with your expert tour leader’s guidance.  Plenty of free time to enjoy Paris at your own pace with personalized recommendations

• Unlimited transportation within Paris via Métro, buses and trams included.

• Led by a professional tour leader available 24/7.

Our Paris tour is based at the Relais Médicis, a charming 4-star boutique hotel in the heart of Paris.

Its central location makes it an ideal base for exploring the city, with many of Paris’s most famous neighborhoods, cafés, museums and historic sites within easy reach. Rather than staying on the outskirts and commuting into the city each day, our travelers stay right where they want to be—in the center of Paris.

The Relais Médicis combines the atmosphere of a smaller independent hotel with the comfort our travelers expect, including air-conditioned guest rooms, an especially welcome feature during warmer months in Paris.

Staying centrally also fits the way we travel. We explore Paris on foot and use the Métro, buses and local transportation when it makes sense, giving us far more flexibility than tours that rely on a large motorcoach.

Your Paris small group tour includes the essentials that make exploring the city easy, flexible and enjoyable:

• 7 nights at the 4-star Relais Médicis, a charming, centrally located boutique hotel in the heart of Paris with air-conditioned guest rooms.
• Professional tour leader with the group throughout the tour, providing guidance, assistance and recommendations during your stay.
• Unlimited public transportation within Paris, including the Métro, buses and trams, so we can move around the city efficiently like Parisians do.
• Paris Museum Pass, providing admission to more than 50 museums and monuments.
• Advance timed-entry reservations arranged where required, helping you make the most of your Museum Pass and sightseeing time.
• Admission to many of Paris’s most celebrated attractions, including the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Musée de l’Orangerie, Arc de Triomphe, Panthéon, Musée Rodin, Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie and more.
• Admission to the Palace of Versailles, one of the highlights of the tour.
• Pre-trip planning and assistance from The Traveling Professor team to help you prepare for your Paris vacation.

Paris is a walking city, and experiencing it well means spending a good amount of time on your feet.

Travelers should be comfortable walking through city neighborhoods, using stairs, navigating busy streets, and getting on and off public transportation. We frequently use the Métro, buses and RER trains rather than relying on a motorcoach, which allows us to move around Paris efficiently and experience the city much more like a local.

Walking tours and sightseeing may involve 2 to 2½ hours of walking at a time, sometimes over uneven pavement or cobblestones. Métro stations may also require climbing stairs, and elevators or escalators are not always available.

That does not mean we race through Paris. We travel at a comfortable pace, take breaks and allow time to sit down and enjoy a relaxing lunch. There is also free time built into the itinerary, giving travelers opportunities to rest or explore independently.

This is an active Paris vacation, but it is not a forced march. Travelers who are comfortable walking and using public transportation will get the most enjoyment from the experience.

Experience Paris with a small group of just 10–14 friendly travelers. Our tours move efficiently at a relaxed pace, giving you the chance to truly enjoy the city without the stress of large crowds.

Perfect for Solo Travelers

Traveling solo? You’ll fit right in from the day you arrive. Many of our guests travel on their own or without a spouse or partner, and our small groups make it easy to meet fellow travelers. You’ll have opportunities to enjoy meals with others while still having the freedom to dine independently whenever you prefer.

Plenty of Free Time

Our itineraries balance guided activities with free time. Whether you want to wander through charming Parisian neighborhoods, visit museums, or relax at a café, you’ll have time built into your schedule.

Personalized Service from Start to Finish

We pride ourselves on preparing every traveler for a seamless experience. From airfare advice and packing tips to money matters, passports, and what to expect each day—we’re here to help. Call us at 413-528-2125 or email with any questions.

This is not a rushed, big-bus tour of Paris. With a small group of just 10–14 travelers, we explore the city at a comfortable pace, using Paris’s excellent public transportation system and spending more time experiencing neighborhoods, museums, cafés and everyday Parisian life.

Stay in One Centrally Located Hotel

Unpack once and settle in for 7 nights at the 4-star Relais Médicis, a charming boutique hotel in the heart of Paris. Its central location makes it easy to explore the city both with the group and independently during your free time.

Plenty of Free Time

We believe one of the best ways to enjoy Paris is to have time to discover it on your own. The itinerary includes guided sightseeing and planned activities, but also generous free time for shopping, museums, cafés, neighborhood walks or simply relaxing and watching Paris go by.

Travel Like a Parisian

Instead of spending your days getting on and off a large tour bus, we use the Métro, buses and other public transportation when it makes sense. It is an efficient way to get around and gives you a much more authentic feel for the city.

Perfect for Solo Travelers

Many of our guests travel solo or without a spouse or partner. With a small, friendly group, it is easy to meet people and quickly feel comfortable. You can enjoy the companionship of the group while still having the freedom to spend time on your own.

Personal Service Before and During the Tour

From the time you book until the tour ends, you are dealing with people who know the trip and care about how it goes. We help with pre-trip planning, answer questions personally and remain available throughout the tour when plans change or a traveler needs assistance.

A More Relaxed Way to Experience Paris

We do not try to cram every famous sight into every day. Our travelers appreciate having the freedom to choose where and with whom they dine, rather than being tied to mandatory group dinners. We also avoid “hit-and-run” sightseeing. Our focus is on experiencing Paris well, with time to explore, relax and appreciate where you are instead of constantly rushing to the next stop.