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Overview
Enter the very heart of Paris on this tip based walking tour of the city center. What better way to fulfill your Paris dream than getting the best views of the city whilst your tour guide reveals how the landmarks you see set the stage for the city’s 2000-year history and its major characters like Napoléon Bonaparte and Gustave Eiffel! On this quintessential Parisian tour, not only will you leave as an expert on the French Revolution and France's most important historical figures, but you will also gain insider knowledge of French culture and customs. Your tour guide will weave history and beauty, revealing the secrets of Paris from the Notre Dame Cathedral all the way to the Louvre, giving you stunning views of the Eiffel Tower & Paris’s top monuments along the Seine river. Receive recommendations for authentic local restaurants and activities! At the end of the tour you decide how much you want to tip your guide! Join us for a tour you'll remember forever!
Meeting and Pickup
Look for the BRIGHT GREEN UMBRELLA on Place Saint Michel! Metro Line 4 - Station: St. Michel Exit: 3 Contact - WhatsApp only: +33 6 44 09 96 67 for the 10:30am Tour. For the 2:30pm Tour +33 6 29 44 08 29
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Start your tour at Ile de la Cité; the island where the Parisii tribe established temples more than 2000 years ago but then fell to the Roman Empire. This beautiful island is the real center and heart of Paris!
2. Your tour of Paris will weave history and beauty, revealing the secrets of the Notre-Dame Cathedral; from its construction in 1163, all the way to the 2019 fires. Learn about the French Revolution and Napoleon's coronation! (we don't enter the catherdral on the tour)
3. Discover the beautiful St. Michel fountain built during the grand reconstruction of Paris!
4. From this stunning bridge you will observe bullet holes from WW2 while your guide reveals why Paris was not destroyed during the war.
5. Walk through the breathtaking Place Dauphine! This charming square is one of the first projects built by the great Henri IV. The square is well known for its restaurants. A great location for a tranquil lunch after your tour!
6. Discover this beautiful equestrian statue of Henri IV while admiring beautiful views of the river Seine! Your guide will tell you all about the king's short but meaningful reign!
7. The oldest bridge in Paris has stunning views and holds many secrets. Your guide will fascinate you with stories of the great Henry IV, (the king that finished the bridge in 1607), the tooth pullers of Paris and more!
8. Learn the true story about Leonardo Da Vinci and why the Mona Lisa is so famous! Meet Francis I, the king that built the very foundations of the Louvre as a fortress and a palace. Indulge yourself with stunning views of the glass pyramid while your guide brings all of its mysteries to light! ( we do not enter the museum on this tour)
9. Built by Napoleon; the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel reflects Napoleon's ascension as master of Europe!
10. From tile factory to royal gardens; the Tuileries offer breathtaking statues, sculptures and fountains. Originally designed by the same lanscape artist of the gardens of Versailles to create a sense of mystique and majesticness!
11. From the charming Tuileries gardens you will enjoy unbeatable views of the EIFFEL TOWER while your guide reveals how Gustave Eiffel pulled off its contruction in 1889!
Inclusion
Paris City Center Walking Tour
Expert Guide
Exclusion
TIPS ACCEPTED ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS & ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS. VAT is added to contributions
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
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Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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