27 Things to do in Paris First Timer Paris Travel Guide

Planning a trip to Paris for the first time? In this Paris travel guide, we share 27 things to do in Paris — from iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to hidden gems you won't want to miss.
Whether you have 2, 3 or 5 days in Paris, this first timer's guide helps you make the most of your visit with practical tips on what to see, where to go, and how to plan your itinerary.
🗺️ Perfect for first-time visitors planning a city trip to Paris.

🎯 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨:

✔ How to visit Paris’s biggest landmarks — including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, Arc de Triomphe, Versailles, and Sacré-Cœur
✔ The best neighborhoods to explore — from Montmartre and Le Marais to the Latin Quarter and the hidden covered passages
✔ Must-see museums like the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Rodin Museum, Picasso Museum, and Louis Vuitton Foundation
✔ Beautiful gardens and scenic walks — including Luxembourg Garden, Tuileries Garden, and the Canal de l’Ourcq
✔ Unforgettable Paris experiences like a Seine River cruise, Moulin Rouge, Opéra Garnier, Galeries Lafayette, and the Catacombs
✔ Hidden and surprising stops most tourists miss — from Père Lachaise Cemetery to Deyrolle
✔ Practical tips for booking tickets, avoiding long queues, using the Paris Metro, and visiting at the best times
✔ The real Paris food experience — from boulangeries and bistros to French onion soup, steak frites, wine, cheese, and pastries
Whether it’s your first time in Paris or your tenth, this guide will help you discover the icons, secrets, flavors, and unforgettable moments that make Paris one of the most magical cities in the world.