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Paris History Walking Tour
- Duration1 hour 30 min
- GroupShared · max 15
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
The story of Paris is incredible. On this comprehensive tour you will take a walk through two thousand years of history to discover how 'The City of Light' became the place it is today. Of course, you will get amazing photo opportunities of some of the most iconic buildings but you will also learn the stories behind them. These are tales of war, religion, revolution, commoners and kings that have left a lasting mark on the city and still live on in the culture and fabric of the place you visit today. The history of Paris is brutal, bloody and often heartbreaking...but always utterly fascinating. If there is only time for one short tour on your trip to Paris, make it this one!
What to expect
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
6 Parvis Notre-Dame, Place Jean-Paul II, Paris, 75004, France
We begin the tour in the heart of Paris, at the iconic Notre-Dame cathedral. Learn about it's conception and the years of controversy and war that it has lived through.
Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
1 rue Saint Julien le Pauvre, Paris, 75005, France
Discover evidence of Roman and early Christian Paris at this quaint church. The streets around here are a reminder of the Paris before the Haussmann rebuilding in the 19th century.
Sainte-Chapelle
8 Boulevard du Palais, Paris, 75001, France
Learn about saints, kings and relics outside of this famous chapel in the heart of the Île de la Cité.
Pont Saint-Michel
Place Saint Michel, Paris, 75005, France
The story of Paris in the twentieth century is told best from this bridge. We delve into WWII, the 'Lost Generation' and the Latin Quarter.
Pont Neuf
Paris, 75001, France
A fantastic vantage point to learn about the geography of Paris as well as its ancient beginnings and one of France's most famous kings.
Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois
2 Place du Louvre, 1er, Paris, 75001, France
Some of the darkest moments in the French Wars of Religion have their roots in this church. Perched on the edge of the Louvre complex, it is somewhat of a hidden gem.
Louvre Museum
99 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, 75001, France
We will walk through the courtyards of the Louvre complex and learn about it's history as well as catching a glimpse at some hidden iconography.
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
Place du Carrousel, Paris, 75001, France
Learn about Napoleon Bonaparte at this famous landmark before we enter the Tuileries Gardens.
Jardin des Tuileries
Pl. de la Concorde, Paris, 75001, France
The tour finishes at one of Paris' most famous gardens and reveals stories of Parisian culture and live in the times of the most famous kings.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Please meet at the statue of Charlemagne (the warrior on the horse) in the square in front of Notre-Dame cathedral. Look out for the white Walkabout Paris sign.
End
The tour will end in the Tuileries Gardens. There are two Metro stations within 3 minutes walk of the finish point.
What's included
Included
- Walking tour with experienced guide
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (1–15), Adult (16–100)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Product code
- 5542758P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 520 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (5) and Tripadvisor (15).
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