Paris Old Town Highlights Guided Walking Tour – Paris, France

EXPERIENCE:

Discover the best things to do in Paris along with intriguing historical facts, cultural anecdotes and insider tips from an Expert Local Guide. On this private walking tour you can explore at your own pace and enjoy live commentary in your native language, taking you on a journey through the city’s origin, the French Revolution, the Notre-Dame fire, and more.

Our 2-hour walking tour is a great introduction to Paris, its history, culture and landmarks. The tour will begin with a walk through the inner courtyards of Louvre Palace, which houses the most visited art museum in the world. We will pass the famous “”Bridge of Love”” (Pont des Arts) and cross the historic Pont Neuf as we make our way towards Île de la Cité, a central island known as the birthplace of Paris. One step at a time, we will learn about the most important events and people that shaped the city’s history. We’ll see the 13th-century Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie, a 14th century royal palace and French Revolution prison, where Marie Antoinette awaited her execution. Our journey will end in front of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the most prominent symbols of Paris.

Book a 3-hour walking tour to learn more about the City of Lights and visit the Church of Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois. Since the 2019 fire incident, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois has hosted the regular services for the Notre-Dame Cathedral. It’s a beautiful church with many ornate chapels, sacred works of art and stained glass windows from the 16-19th century. You will be surprised by the history and legends hidden within those walls! Your Private Guide will also show you other hidden gems of Paris, such as Square René Viviani, Saint Julien-le-Pauvre and the Shakespeare & Company bookstore.

Book a 4-hour walking tour of Paris to visit the great Pantheon, a place of significant cultural heritage. With skip-the-line tickets you can avoid queueing at the ticket office and go straight in. Inspired by the famous Roman temple of the same name, the Pantheon boasts impressive Neoclassical architecture with the crypts dedicated to important French people. It’s the best place to learn about Victor Hugo, Voltaire, Marie Curie Sklodowska, and other famous writers, scientists, generals, churchmen and politicians.

Book a 6-hour tour to experience the best of Paris and visit Arc de Triomphe, Pantheon and Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois. We’ll begin this tour at Arc de Triomphe, one of the most visited attractions in France. We provide skip-the-line tickets to save you time. Your Private Guide will take you to the top viewing terrace of Arc de Triomphe, which offers stunning views of the city, with Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Santa-Croce Basilica clearly visible on the skyline. After enjoying the views and museum exhibits, you will have a chance to get to know the Paris metro as you will take a short ride to the old town of Paris, where the rest of the tour will continue.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Explore the historic center of Paris with a 5-Star Local Guide
Learn about French history, culture and customs
Admire sacred art in Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois (3, 4 and 6-hour tours only)
Discover the treasures of the Pantheon with skip-the-line tickets (4 and 6-hour)
Skip the lines to Arc de Triomphe & enjoy one of the best views of Paris(6-hour)

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