Paris sightseeing by van with driver: a one-day itinerary
The great sights of Paris in one day, with a driver who drops you at every entrance and keeps your bags on board.
Updated 4 November 2026 · 2 min read
Paris is a walking city… until you are seven people, with children, bags and a single day. Van hire with a driver lets you move from sight to sight without the metro, changes or parking.
How it works
You book the van for a number of hours. The driver picks you up at your hotel, drops you as close as possible to each site, waits or meets you at an agreed spot, and keeps your belongings in the vehicle. The plan can change along the way.
A sample one-day itinerary
- Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower early in the morning, when the light is good and the terraces are still quiet.
- Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe, driving up the avenue.
- Place de la Concorde and the Tuileries Garden: a walk to the Louvre while the van goes round.
- The Louvre: allow at least two hours and book tickets in advance.
- Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité, then the Latin Quarter for lunch.
- Montmartre and the Sacré-Cœur at the end of the day: the driver takes you as close to the hill as possible.
Why a van rather than taxis?
- One vehicle for 7 people instead of two taxis losing each other.
- No hunting for a taxi outside every monument.
- Shopping, buggies and coats stay on board.
- Baby seats provided free of charge.
Practical tips
- Many museums close on Mondays and the Louvre on Tuesdays: check opening hours before you go.
- Share your list of sights when booking: the driver will order them around the traffic.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the Tuileries and Montmartre.
Want to leave the city? The same service works for Versailles, Chantilly and our other destinations. See our prices or book.
