Imagine yourself in Paris. You’re on a city trip and walking around. You’ve done your research, read dozens of ‘best things to do in Paris’ travel blogs and got this special tip from your mom.
In the end, you still end up at the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Champs Elysees (because your mom told you so) and probably dozens other must see tourist attractions in Paris crowded with selfie-sticks.
How to spice things up? How to get that bit extra out of your city trip?
Maybe you’ve heard of private experiences provided by locals, maybe not. You might even be wondering how this could improve your trip.
Well.. Here are 7 reasons to hire a local to show you around Paris.
1. More authentic experience
Go further than the main sights where the herds of tourists go. A local takes you to places that are lesser known by the touristic crowds.
A quiet art gallery, for example, breathes more authenticity than your disappointing 15 seconds at the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
2. You learn more
Learn about the French culture, traditions, history and their quirky habits. Parisians represent Paris, and France in a broader sense. Therefore, they are the best sources of information.
Moreover, the personal anekdotes will get you in touch with France in a more genuine and authentic way.
And they can learn from you
When talking about each others cultures, the French may also learn about your culture. There may be national stereotypes, which you can finally prove wrong.
3. You will make friends
Your local guide is likely to become your local friend after hanging around for a couple of hours. Especially, when you choose a likeminded local who will show you around Paris.
4. You will make more valuable memories
Whether it’s an insightful conversation, funny situation or unique location, locals are more likely to enable you make memorable discoveries that stick with you for the rest of your life.
5. You will get local advice
Before, during or after your trip, you can always ask your local guide for tips about best places to go in Paris; best restaurants to go, where to find live music or best parks for a romantic afternoon walk.
6. You will save money
With a local expert at your side, there will be plenty of amazing alternatives for the main attractions.
Why would you visit the top of the Eiffel Tower when you could visit a secret rooftop with an even better view of Paris?
7. You can create your own tour
When hiring a local guide, you can completely personalise your tour according to your wishes. As it’s just you and your local guide, you won’t have to listen to the same old stories why Paris is the city of love (only if you would like to hear them).
With the help of your local guide, you create your own tour. Remember those orange umbrellas from free walking tours? Well.. Forget about them.
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