Terms + Conditions

Group tour

1. Prices and Payments

Travel for 7 days and 6 nights, May 8-14, 2026, costs €4950. Reserving a spot on the Tour requires a deposit of €1500, due by March 1, 2026. This tour is based on double occupancy, with a single supplement available for €1150 per person. Deposits can be made at any time before the deadline and are refundable up to that point. Places are limited to 10 people and are only confirmed once the deposit is received. The final payment is due April 1, 2026.

FXT is located in Canada, so all payments will be converted to CAD at an exchange rate of 1.65%. International payments can be made via credit card with Square, a certified cheque, or a bank or Wise money transfer. Travellers from Canada can use the same options, plus a direct e-transfer to save on credit card fees. All Participants must agree to these terms and conditions before a deposit can be accepted.

Deposits are refundable before the deposit deadline, subject to a €250 deduction. After the deposit deadline is met, deposits are refundable only if the Tour is undeliverable due to the Tour not meeting the minimum numbers or if FXT cancels it, and will be subject to a €250 deduction. Please note that cancellations due to acts of God or illness are beyond our control and are not refundable, though all refund requests will be treated in good faith.

Subsequent and additional payments are non-refundable unless the tour is undeliverable and cancelled by FXT (excluding acts of God, etc.). Any refunds will not include upgraded bookings, single supplements, artist fees already arranged, guided tour bookings, concierge services, or any other expenses already assumed in the good-faith delivery of the tour. Any deposits FXT makes to secure tour opportunities on the Participant’s behalf will be deducted from any refund.

Private tours, shopping experiences, or extended concierge services can be booked at any time, with payment due upon booking and are non-refundable.

Prices do not include your bank's exchange rates or any credit card fees, which will be applied at the time of payment. FXT reserves the right to charge additional fees if the exchange rate for CAD to Euros fluctuates dramatically at the time of booking or if travel costs jump significantly. Refunds will be processed within 30 days, where applicable, and any fees incurred from payment processors or banks will be deducted.

2. Travel and Accommodation

All Participants are responsible for the costs and arrangements of their own flights, fees and airport transfers. This allows Participants to extend or modify their trip and use points or passes for travel. Accommodations will be at FXT's discretion and will be based on double occupancy. Complimentary breakfast will be included for each participant at the hotel during its designated hours on each tour day except the day of check-in.

Each participant will be required to leave a credit card number with the front desk to accommodate any other charges, such as dry cleaning, room service, other hotel services, or damages. All participants are responsible for their own comfort and must abide by the hotel's rules. Participants are responsible for their own baggage and personal belongings, and FXT assumes no liability for loss or damage to baggage in transit to and from a tour or while on the tour. Taxes for the hotel will be paid by FXT for the hotel dates booked by FXT for the participants. Additional nights at the same hotel can be booked directly with the hotel by the Participant, with assistance from FXT if required, and will be paid to the hotel by the Participant. Tips to hotel staff are at the Participant's discretion and are not included.

Discounts of €2000 are available on the full cost of a single room (€4950 + €1150 = €6100) if Participants would like to make their own lodging arrangements. FXT may offer suggestions, but cannot make bookings on behalf of the Participants at other hotels or apartments. If this option is chosen, the Participant will be required to show up on time at the hotel each day for departure, or can meet us along the route or at the location. If the Participant is late or unable to arrive on schedule, their tour activities might be forfeited.

Any financial loss associated with a participant’s travel arrangements or luggage is a personal responsibility of the participant, and FXT is not responsible, financially or otherwise, for such travel arrangements to and from the Tour. Participants are responsible for their own luggage and must transport it to and from, as well as within, the hotel, unless otherwise provided by the hotel. 

3. Itinerary 

The itinerary listed on the website is a sample, and activities are subject to change at any time to accommodate what is available during the tour’s time in Paris. They may vary due to factors beyond FXT’s control.  FXT has sole discretion to substitute services, meals, and goods as it deems appropriate in the circumstances, and will endeavour to find suitable replacements as required. However, FXT shall not refund, in whole or in part, any monies if it is unable to find an appropriate replacement or substitution.

Participants will be responsible for meeting the tour group at the appointed times and places for departure each day and for arriving at each location ON TIME. A guide will meet participants at the hotel each day, but participants can also meet the tour group at any point along the route at their discretion. Please note that you may not be guaranteed entrance to activities/tours if you are late. Participants will receive details about the next day at the end of each day. Notification is required if a participant plans to be absent or late for any event, including hotel departure.

All communications will be delivered in person or via electronic messaging, and FXT cannot be held responsible if you are unable to receive relevant information digitally. Participants are required to keep up with the group and be respectful of the time allotted during the tour’s stops for shopping or photos. If a Participant gets lost during the tour, it is the participant's sole responsibility to contact the guide and make their way back to the group at the following location or back to their hotel. No refunds will be given for partial or complete absence during the Tour. Although we encourage the use of the buddy system, each participant is responsible for themselves at all times. The tour may not be able to accommodate latecomers or those who are unable to keep up with the group, depending on the circumstances, but will always try to accommodate people wherever possible.

Participants will be required to use a travel phone data plan on their smartphones, as all information will be delivered electronically via email or text when not in person. Important information, such as meeting points or changes during the tour days when the group is split up, needs to be accessible to the Participant. FXT cannot be held responsible if Participants do not receive the provided information. A physical SIM card or an eSIM from a wide range of companies can be purchased, and most service providers also offer travel plans.

4. Transportation While on Tour

FXT will provide each Participant with transit passes or tickets, which the Participant is responsible for carrying with them during the tour. If the pass is lost or damaged, they will be responsible for replacing the transit pass or fare ticket. FXT may provide alternative transportation, such as a car service, taxi, or bus, at its discretion if the locations are inaccessible by metro or on foot. If participants wish to book their own transportation, they may do so at their own expense and discretion, provided they meet the tour's timelines. If Participants are unable to use the transportation offered by FXT at any time, they are required to pay for their own taxi or car service.

This is a walking tour, and participants must be able to keep up with the group; if unable to do so, they will be asked to take a car to the following location at their own expense or to meet up at a later time. FXT endeavours to limit walking by scheduling activities in close proximity wherever possible. We may walk as many as 10,000 steps a day, encounter numerous stairs when using the metro, and stand for extended periods in museums where seating may be limited or unavailable. Please ensure that any information that may restrict participation is disclosed at the time of booking. Refunds are not available if the Participant’s ability changes or if the tour activities are too strenuous.

5. Food and Beverage

FXT provides participants with a complimentary breakfast each morning of the tour at the hotel within their designated hours. Participants will be provided with lunch on each full day of the tour, excluding beverages, desserts, extra courses, or additions unless specified or approved. Beverages must be paid for directly to the guide in cash if the server cannot provide a separate bill to the Participant for payment to the restaurant. Tips will be paid by the guide.

While the tour strives to accommodate each participant’s dietary restrictions, FXT cannot guarantee that all meals will be suitable to meet each Participant’s specific needs or requests. FXT may be able to recommend nearby places to accommodate these restrictions, and Participants are welcome to change or add to their meals at their own cost. Participants should not order multiple courses without the guide's clearance, as lunch timing is often limited and may not allow time to arrive at the following location on time. FXT does not make group lunch reservations to allow for flexibility in the schedule. Meals with the group will be on outdoor terraces, but Participants can eat inside if there is room when we arrive.

All other meals will be at the Participant’s own discretion and expense. FXT can provide recommendations and assist with reservations, and your hotel includes concierge services. 

Gift baskets may include allergens.

6. Insurance and Emergencies

FXT requests that participants purchase trip cancellation and *requires medical insurance.  Any questions or concerns regarding travel insurance should be directed to each participant’s travel insurance company. 

Participants will need to provide FXT with details of their medical insurance, along with emergency contacts, at least 5 days before the start of the tour. Participants will be responsible for attending the designated tour days. They will not be refunded if any days or the entire trip are missed, unless cancelled by FXT or as part of a previous arrangement. Participants are required to provide flight details to FXT at least 5 days before the start of the tour and must maintain contact with FXT if any travel delays are encountered. 

7. Waiver and Indemnity

Participants may not substitute themselves for any other person in a spot purchased on the tour. Participants will all need to sign A RELEASE, WAIVER, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT and provide such executed copy to FXT a minimum of 5 days before the start of the Tour.  Copies of the terms and conditions and the contract/waiver will be sent before the tour commences. If a participant receives the waiver and decides not to sign it, they will not be permitted to participate in any aspect of the tour, including the hotel, and will not receive a refund, as this will be deemed a forfeiture.

8. Behaviour

Each participant must observe basic common courtesy and respect for all tour group members, the guide, and any other people we encounter. FXT does not tolerate any homophobia, sexism, racism, violence, transphobia, harassment, ableism, or general hatefulness or intolerance. Each participant shall respect the authority and follow the directions of the guide and the laws of the country where the tour operates at all times.  Behaviour deemed illegal, inappropriate, offensive, disrespectful, or harmful during the tour is at FXT's sole discretion. If this occurs, the participant will not be allowed to continue the rest of the tour, will receive no refund, but will be permitted to keep their hotel room for the duration. If the Hotel asks a guest to leave, FXT will not be responsible for providing alternate accommodations, and no refund will be provided.

This is a no-smoking tour; however, we cannot control the environments we will be in to be completely smoke-free. Participants will not be permitted to smoke while walking or eating with the group, even if in a designated smoking area; however, participants can remove themselves from the other participants if they would like to smoke.

If a Participant becomes injured, we will work to accommodate their needs to the extent possible within our purview. If arrangements cannot be made without disrupting the tour, the Participant might have to miss planned activities. Any medical treatment will be arranged by the participant and at their expense. FXT cannot make medical requests on behalf of Participants and will notify the emergency contact if the Participant is incapacitated.

If a Participant presents with respiratory symptoms during the tour travel, they may be asked to wear a mask (provided) inside and around the group, and to take a COVID-19 test (also provided). If they miss out on the tour due to injury or illness before departure, we will consider refunding any money not already paid on your behalf, minus any money already paid out on your behalf or unrecoverable. We endeavour to act in good faith at all times when working toward client refunds.

A non-invasive COVID-19 test will be administered during orientation to protect our vulnerable clients, vendors, and guides during the tour. Participants who test positive for COVID-19 will be required to wear a respirator-style mask correctly for the entire duration of the tour indoors and outdoors. Meals with the group are generally outdoors on a terrace, but anyone testing positive will also need to be socially distanced from the group while unmasked outside.

*If you require a mask exemption, cannot be relied on to follow instructions, or refuse to test, this is not the tour for you. Participants who become ill during the tour and refuse these requirements will still be able to keep their hotel room, but will not be allowed to participate in the tour with the group.

These are the terms under which FXT offers its group tours. By registering and paying your deposit for a tour, you agree to all terms and conditions set forth herein.  Please read these terms carefully before booking your tour with FXT.  FXT acts as the tour operator and guide for its tours, but is not responsible for the acts or omissions of other participants, clients, sponsors, guides, translators, vendors, or other people encountered on the tour.

Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns, and we look forward to welcoming you to Paris.