Canadian and US passport holders do not need visas for tourist stays of 90 days or fewer. The European Union is changing requirements for visa-exempt travel, and will require travelers to obtain in advance ETAs (electronic authorizations) by late 2026. These changes are not currently in effect. To see the current status of these changes, visit https://travel-europe.europa.eu/etias_en

Our Paris tours are among our most active tours because they are built around custom guided walks. This tour includes four guided walks of about two hours each, plus travel to the walk starting point. You should be able to stand and walk at a moderate pace for up to three hours at a time. Count on walking at least 5 kilometres a day, including stairs and uneven terrain.

We get around Paris on foot, and by public transit (Métro and bus). The ability to navigate stairs independently is essential, as few Métro stations have elevators, and most don’t have escalators. You should also be comfortable in large crowds that are an inherent part of using public transit.

We strive to use the most efficient, user-friendly routes possible. But some Métro stations are deep and may require going up or down two or three flights of stairs. We try to avoid changing trains in large stations like Les Halles or Opéra/Auber. This is always a last resort, but it is sometimes unavoidable.

We use the bus whenever it makes sense for our itinerary, as it is more accessible than the Métro and is sometimes more direct. But we cannot guarantee that most trips will be by bus.

If you have any concerns about being able to participate in this trip, please contact travel@worldwidequest.com for further information and advice.

They can seem intimidating, but spending a little time getting familiar with the Paris transit system goes a long way. We recommend downloading the Ile-de-France Mobilités app (Apple link and Google Play link). The RATP Bonjour app is also available on the Apple app store and on Google Play.

We use the bus whenever it makes sense for our itinerary, as it is more accessible than the Métro and is sometimes more direct.

We generally avoid the busiest routes during rush hour. But if you are uncomfortable with the crowds that are inherently a part of using public transit, we can look at tours that would be a better fit for you.

Your tour manager and usually a specialist guide will be with the group on transit when we go to and from group activities. They will help guide you on the route.

The tour price does not include flights. Our tour partner Worldwide Quest can help with flight bookings. If you would like this help, please let us know or email travel@worldwidequest.com.

For those not doing the extension, the tour starts and ends in Paris.

For those doing the extension, the tour starts in Paris and ends in Bayeux, which is about 275 kilometres from Paris. Regional TER trains make the journey from Bayeux to Paris in approximately 2 to 2.5 hours, depending on the train.

Depending on your post-tour plans, you may want to stay in Normandy or return to Paris. Travelers are responsible for arranging their transportation from Bayeux to their next point. Worldwide Quest will provide guidance on making travel plans. Your tour manager Melanie will be on hand in Bayeux to help travelers get a smooth start to their onward journeys.

Yes, we ask all travelers to read the official tour readings before the tour. We send these readings to you as part of the tour cost, usually about three months before the tour. We also provide guidance on what to look for as you read.

No, you don’t need to speak French. Your tour manager and guides are bilingual. Tour readings are in English.

That being said, mastering basic courtesies in French goes a long way when travelling in France.

We can accommodate most allergies and restrictions. We regularly work with travelers who have shellfish, dairy, or nut allergies, gluten allergies or sensitivity, and vegetarian diets. You can help us out by providing complete and accurate information about allergies and restrictions.

Our About Our Tours page has more FAQs that cover topics related to all our tours. We also welcome your questions at info@classicalpursuits.com.

Like other tour operators, our travel partner Worldwide Quest (which is a Canadian company, like Classical Pursuits) plans tours 18 to 24 months in advance, with payments to vendors and suppliers due well ahead of the tour. Suppliers in the countries Worldwide Quest works with expect payment in US dollars. When these suppliers must convert to CAD so many months in advance, they have to speculate the value of the Canadian dollar at the time of booking.

Over the past several years, the final pricing has worked in the favour of our travellers, paying a better rate than would have been if originally priced in Canadian dollars.

Of course! We understand booking a tour is a big decision and we are happy to talk with you. You can call Classical Pursuits toll-free at (844) 869-1001, or email our director Melanie at info@classicalpursuits.com. Our colleague Abbie at Worldwide is also ready to help you at 1-800-387-1483.