Level Up Your Paris Itinerary with How to Get Around, Activities, Events, & More

If you’re all for freshly baked baguettes, the iconic Eiffel Tower, timeless art, and carefully designed structures, then this is your ✨sign✨ to head to Paris! While Paris is known for their art, museums, architecture, and cuisine, there’s actually more to the City of Love than most are aware of. But hey, visiting the classic spots is still a must, we’ll just mix it up with lesser-known activities and places so you can level your Paris itinerary and overall travel experience.

In this article, we will help make your trip planning lighter with transportation options in Paris and beyond, must-do activities, new experiences, and can’t-miss events!

Instead of just knowing how to navigate Paris, learning how to get around France is much more convenient! With this Eurail France Pass, you get unlimited train rides on any high-speed or regional trains under SNCF, Thalys, and RENFE-SNCF. Forget about holding on to multiple paper tickets, just make sure to save your one mobile pass after purchase and you’re good to go.

Getting your Eurail France Pass is quick and easy! Just choose between the first or second class and the number of days that you’ll need the pass for. After purchasing your pass, you can then activate it and reserve your seats. 

Now if you’re planning to explore more than just France, you can get individual point-to-point Europe train tickets instead. Just select where you’re coming from and where you want to go, your departure date, and the number of passengers. After which, train schedules and prices will appear for your selected date. 

For those of you who plan to stay longer and visit as many countries as you can in Europe, get this Eurail Global Pass — your one ticket to see most of Europe for up to three months! You can easily travel from London to Paris, Barcelona to Rome, and Paris to Zurich, just to name a few.

The Eurail Global Pass connects you to major stations in Europe such as Paris Nord, London St. Pancras International, and more. You can also enjoy services from some top train companies like Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, and Trenitalia.

With the Eurail Global Pass, you get to choose between flexible and continuous travel options. The flexible pass is for those who want to select specific dates only within one to two months, while the continuous pass is the better option for those who want to stick to consecutive dates for up to three months.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to activate your Eurail France Pass or Eurail Global Pass:  

To make your experience even smoother and easier, make sure to reserve your seats! You can do so once you’ve activated your pass already. You can reserve your seats by following these steps:

Your Paris itinerary will not be complete without a visit to the city’s classic and iconic spots like the Eiffel Tower, the River Seine, and the Louvre Museum, among others. Pre-booking any of these tours will ensure that you get to see and experience some of the must-visit attractions in Paris:

If you’re coming from London, this tour is the one for you! Start your day with a panoramic bus tour, head on to the Eiffel Tower for lunch, enjoy a River Seine cruise, and end your day wandering on the streets of Paris.

To get the best Louvre Museum experience, pair it up with an audio guide. There are options like this six Louvre Museum highlights audio guide, that you can listen to anytime and anywhere, or get a combo deal with your Louvre Museum priority ticket where you can skip the lines.

Immerse yourself in the City of Love’s culture by visiting cafes, strolling through different neighborhoods, and more through this walking tour.

Indulge in French cuisine and walk the quaint streets of Paris with this walking tour that includes stops at places like the Square Ferdinand Brunot, Boulevard Raspail, and Avenue du Maine Paris.

These tours are perfect for those who want to dive deeper into the city’s history and culture. Shop at Parisian markets, ride classic cars, and marvel at the city’s breathtaking architecture by pre-booking these experiens

Buy an antique souvenir or two, or just admire some of the city’s well-kept treasures through this Paris Antique Markets tour.

Discover the beauty of the city while in a vintage car. Just choose between a Citroën Traction Avant 11B from 1955 or a DS 21 Bhv from 1971, and you’re good to go. Talk about exploring Paris in style!

Get lost in the city’s marvelous structures and architecture and go to see historical places like the National Library of France, Palais Garnier, and Musée du Parfum.

This next set of experiences is perfect for foodies or anyone who wants an authentic taste of Paris! Learn how to make some famous pastries from scratch or get a taste of the city’s finest chocolates.

If you want to unlock a new skill or just want to learn how to bake something new, then this macaron baking class is perfect for you! Macarons are one of Paris’ top pastries, so learning how to make these from scratch might just be the best souvenir that you will take home!

Taste authentic pastries and chocolates from Parisian bakeries and chocolatiers through this food tour. The tour will take place in Le Marais, a vibrant and charming neighborhood in Paris that houses lesser-known cafes and shops. There’s nothing better than being able to explore hidden gems!

It takes real skill and talent to be able to successfully bake bread. This French bread-making class might just be a great start to your baking journey. Learn how to make croissants, baguettes, and more through this baking class. The more you practice, the more you get to master the art of French bread!

Satisfy your sweet tooth through this pastry and chocolate-tasting tour in the city’s Saint-Germain-des-Pres neighborhood! This neighborhood is packed with hand-crafted specialty pastries, so this tour will surely be a delight to your stomach.

Calling all tennis fans! The Roland-Garros, one of the four major tennis tournaments, is happening soon. From 20 May to 9 June 2024, get ready to channel your competitive spirits as you witness the suspense of the Grand Slam in tennis at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris. Book your tickets as early as now to secure your seats. And hey, if you book on Klook, you get a meal, drinks, a souvenir, and VIP entry!

Are you ready for it? 🎶 Hey, Swifties — Tay-tay is coming to London for the much-anticipated European leg of the Eras Tour! Book your tickets now before they run out. 😛 Here are the dates of the Eras Tour happening at Wembley Stadium:

So, make the friendship bracelets, get your tickets, and prepare to sing your hearts out to Taylor’s greatest hits through the years!

Now that we’ve laid out some of the best activities and events that you can do and go to while in Europe, feel free to explore or purchase even more experiences and essentials for your trip!