5 Unique Tour Ideas in Paris (& How to Book Them)

Ahhh, Paris: The City of Lovers, the City of Lights! There are tons of articles and blog posts out there describing this beautiful city, filled with great recommendations and tips for planning the trip of your lifetime! But there is so much more to Paris than just the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum (although those are must do's for any visit). Here are 5 Unique tour ideas for your next trip to Paris that I have personally done myself and could not recommend highly enough! Fitting various budgets and interests, these ideas are sure to spark your interest for your upcoming bucket list travel break!

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1. A 1-hour private Photoshoot next to the Eiffel Tower ($110/per person)

We try to always schedule a photoshoot when travelling to large cities. It's our way of capturing memories and moments with professional photos instead of the endless selfies and iPhone shots. This photoshoot allows you to schedule a slot for multiple times throughout the day and your photographer will meet you right near the Eiffel Tower to begin your 1-hour private session. You can also request to meet at a different location as well such as the Louvre, the Gardens, etc. A few days later, you will receive a file with (literally) hundreds of beautiful photos that you can print/frame/cherish for a lifetime! Tip: If you want to capture your photos with as little crowds as possible (and also capture sunrise over the Tower), I highly recommend booking your session early in the morning (we scheduled ours for 7:00am and we had the area practically all to ourselves!!).

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2. Create Your own Custom Perfume ($68/per person)

This experience was definitely a highlight of my entire visit to Paris. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, a workshop learning about perfume followed by creating your own wasn't something I had ever experienced before. But I thought hey, when in Paris!! This experience absolutely blew me away and exceeded my expectations. The workshop is incredibly interactive, teaching us about the history of fragrance, the importance of fragrance notes and what they mean, which fragrance notes compliment each other, and how to properly smell test a scent (Tip: after spraying, let your perfume sit for a minute before you smell to capture the true notes). And the real hands-on fun happens when you get to create your own fragrance! The instructor will assist you in picking out 3 unique fragrance notes, helping you create your own custom scent that you can take home with you as a souvenir! I absolutely loved creating my own custom perfume, and I could not recommend this tour enough for a true unique and oh-so Parisian experience!

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3. Take a Yoga Class under the Eiffel Tower ($35/per person)

We're a pretty active couple, and we really value the importance of taking time to tune in to our bodies and our fitness even while we're on the go. This experience provided us with both a great workout (and a much needed one after eating nothing but crepes and croissants for a week) as well as an unforgettable experience of doing yoga right next to the Eiffel Tower. The class itself is about an hour, and the instructor is both incredibly well versed as well as passionate for yoga itself--you can tell she truly loves the work she does. After the class, she sets out specific time so that the group can capture photos which, as a blogger, I highly appreciated! =) This was a fantastic opportunity that's both healthy for you and a unique way to visit the Tower during your visit!

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4. Take a Crepe Making class in Saint-Germain ($35/per person)

We ate nearly 10,000 crepes during our visit to Paris, but nothing was quite like learning how to make your own! This experience is held right in the heart of the city and is one of the most budget friendly cooking classes you can find in all of Paris! In this experience, you learn how to make two different types of crepes (both a sweet and savory kind), and you then create your own to eat and enjoy around a dinner table surrounded by a group of new friends! I loved this experience because of it's laid back nature and delicious rewards! If you're looking to kick back and have a true Parisian experience, this is the tour for you!

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5. Take a Craft Beer Tour around the City ($52/per person)

This tour is one of Paris' most hidden gems, providing guests with a completely different experience than your typical wine tour. Here, you'll be guided around the city by a local craft beer aficionado, sipping on beer and learning all about Paris' rising beer scene. This is another incredibly unique experience that showcases a more unknown side to the City of Lights!