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Top 5 Paris Tours

By Kelby Carr, About.com

Paris can be an intimidating city, as there is so much to see. Since it's one of the top destinations for travelers in the world, fortunately there are many Paris tours to show you the sights. Here is a list of some of the top Paris tours, including Paris neighborhood tours, Paris walking tours, Paris segway tours and Paris DaVinci Code tours.

1. Paris Pastry and Chocolate Tour

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One of the best reasons to visit Paris is for the wonderful sweets to be had here. This fabulous pastry and chocolate tour is a must for any traveler with a sweet tooth. Instead of the typical tour guide, you get a culinary expert to lead the tour to at least four pastry shops, a bakery and two chocolate shops.

2. Paris Segway Tour

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This is, quite simply, a cool way to see Paris. The segway is a wonderful way to get around without getting tired feet. This 4-5 hour tour hits the Eiffel Tower, Napoleon's Tomb, the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, Ecole Militaire, the Rodin Museum, Les Invalides, Place de la Concorde, the Orsay Museum, Assemble Nationale and La Madeleine.

3. DaVinci Code Paris Walking Tour

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Follow in the footsteps of the popular Dan Brown novel (and the film) by visiting sights mentioned in "The DaVinci Code." This tour includes entry to the Louvre, a Seine cruise with lunch and ends with a visit to Eglise Saint Sulpice.

4. Hop On, Hop Off Paris Bus Tour

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Ride in this open-top tour bus which provides great convenience, as you can take time to visit sights along the way. The double decker open tour bus features four routes that hit attractions like Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Orsay Museum, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Funiculaire de Montmartre and Jardin du Luxembourg.

5. Paris Latin Quarter Walking Tour

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Discover Paris' famous Latin Quarter, with all its beautiful finds and charming neighborhoods, the way it was meant to be discovered: on foot. This tour passes Notre Dame, the historic Boulevard Saint Germain, the Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens, Etienne du Mont church, Ste Chapelle, the Cluny museum, the Senate and Sorbonne University.

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