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12-Hour Layover in Paris
With a 12-hour layover at Paris's airport (CDG), plan on reserving at least 3 hours combined for immigration, security, and getting back with margin — leaving up to roughly 9.0 hours for something outside the airport. Paris is in France.
Activities that fit a 12-hour layover in Paris
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Paris Emily in Paris Filming Locations Walking Tour
★ 5.0(2 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €30
Amazing Paris Segway Tour
★ 5.0(855 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €64
Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)
★ 5.0(1,810 reviews)· 2h 15m
From €2
Paris Private Flexible Duration Guided Tour on a Vintage Sidecar
★ 5.0(818 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €99
Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour
★ 4.9(2,823 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €95
Segway tour Paris
★ 4.9(142 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €75
The Paris Monuments Tour
★ 4.9(102 reviews)· 3h 30m
From €45
Paris City Center with Notre Dame interior Exclusive Walking Tour
★ 4.9(222 reviews)· 2h 40m
From €52
The Official Emily in Paris Locations Walking Tour
★ 4.9(57 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €43
Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame
★ 4.9(914 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €45
Paris Notre-Dame Interior or Exterior Walking Tour
★ 4.9(2,293 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €30
Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide
★ 4.9(3,149 reviews)· 5 hrs
From €66
Paris Guided Tour with Access to Notre Dame or Sainte-Chapelle
★ 4.6(281 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €27
Notre-Dame Tour with Access to the Cathedral
★ 4.5(736 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €39
Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris
★ 4.4(4,239 reviews)· 3h 30m
From €64
Historic Paris Walking Tour
★ 4.3(30 reviews)· 2h 30m
From €26
Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends
★ 4.3(966 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €15
Paris by Night Tootbus Tour
★ 3.8(220 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €28
Paris Tootbus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (Optional Cruise)
★ 3.7(3,160 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €37
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FAQs — 12-Hour Layover in Paris
Generally yes, if you clear immigration quickly — still reserve at least 3 hours combined for the airport process either side.