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Take a 2.5-hour Semi-Private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of one of Paris’ oldest and most beloved neighborhoods—the Latin Quarter. You'll start by Notre-Dame Cathedral before making your way on foot to the playground of French students and the Lost Generation. Sights include the Panthéon and Luxembourg Garden. This semi-private tour is limited to 8 people to provide personal attention from a guide.
PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
DURATION 2.5 HOURS
SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOUR
TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS MAXIMUM
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Departure Point
Cité, 75004 Paris, France
Metro exit Cité (Line 4). Meet your guide outside of the exit of the metro station on the opposite side of the stairs next to Metro sign CITÉ
Latin Quarter, Paris, France Meet your private guide on Ile de la Cité to begin your Latin Quarter walking tour at Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Then walk across the Seine and onto the Left Bank, into the Parisian neighborhood that both Hemingway and Fitzgerald, among other writers, once called home. From ancient Roman ruins to the backdrops for Woody Allen’s film Midnight in Paris, this tour takes you through the centuries that have shaped this historical and cultural district.
Learn about its intellectual roots at the Sorbonne, or discuss the famous thinkers buried under the Panthéon’s majestic dome. Pal around with today’s literati as you browse the stacks at Shakespeare and Company bookstore, and then discover Luxembourg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg), the most beautiful park for finding a bench and reading a few chapters. There’s no shortage of fascinating stories that your guide shares with you as you stroll along the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter, each more charming than the last. 150 minutes
Ile de la Cite, Paris, France Once at the meeting point, you will start your tour by exploring ile de la cite, the oldest settlement in Paris. Once known as Lutetia, this former Roman city was the predecessor of present-day Paris, from which the city grew outwards. 15 minutes
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Paris, France From here, you will see the infamous Notre-Dame Cathedral – the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural interest.
15 minutes
Fontaine Saint-Michel, Paris, France You will then pass by the Saint-Michel fountain, a monumental fountain commissioned by Haussmann, under Napoleon III. It depicts the archangel Michael vanquishing the Devil, evoking thoughts of the battle between Good and Evil. 10 minutes
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, Paris, France Next we will head towards Shakespeare and Company, a bookstore unlike any other. Just minutes from Notre Dame, it is arguably one of the most famous bookshops in the world where literary types from the Beatnik Generation would find a home through the 1950s and 60s. 15 minutes
Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre, Paris, France Following on, you will see the Melkite Greek Catholic parish church, Saint Julien le Pauvre, one of the city’s oldest religious buildings. 10 minutes
Eglise Saint-Severin, Paris, France You will also see the Roman Catholic church of Saint Séverin, one of the oldest churches that remains standing on the Left Bank and which continues to be used as a place of worship. 10 minutes
Musee De Cluny, Paris, France After this, we will head towards the Musée de Cluny, also known as the National Museum of the Middle Ages. This museum is partially constructed on the the remnants of the third century Gallo-Roman baths and houses famous collections from the 1st to the 15th centuries. 10 minutes
La Sorbonne, Paris, France Next we will head towards the infamous Sorbonne University, a college that became the epicentre of knowledge. The history of the Sorbonne is closely linked to that of the creation of the French university. 10 minutes
Pantheon, Paris, France We will then head towards the Pantheon, a building originally built as a church dedicated to St Genevieve, but now functions as a secular mausoleum, containing the remains of notable French citizens such as Voltaire and Rousseau.
15 minutes
Luxembourg Gardens, Paris, France We will then go to the beautiful Luxembourg gardens, situated on the border between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. The gardens, inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence were created in 1612 upon the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici and cover 25 hectares of land. 15 minutes
Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont de Paris, Paris, France If we have time, we will see the church of Saint-Éienne du Mont, which contains the shrine of St Geneviève, as well as the tomb of Jean Racine. 10 minutes
Wall of Philip II Augustus, Paris, France We will also pass by the Wall of Philip August, the oldest city wall in Paris. The wall was built during the struggles between Philipp II of France and the Anglo-Norman House of Plantagenet, as the French King ordered a stone wall to be built in order to protect the French capital before leaving for the Third Crusade. 10 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
S2877KJsusans
09 Nov 2024
My husband and I are celebrating our 50th Anniversary in Paris this week. Our tour with Eden was our first adventure in the city to the Latin Quarter. She gave us such an informative and insightful afternoon. We enjoyed learning several new things about Paris in addition to her great commentary. She was so patient with all of our questions and if there was a fact she did not know, took the time to research it and pass it on to us. She made it so much fun!
Freedom39708770583
09 Nov 2024
We do these tours in every city we visit and Francois was an amazing guide! Through his personal love of history he was able to provide so many interesting details about the Latin Quarter and even my teenage kids were engaged. He took us through streets we definitely wouldn’t have walked down on our own and gave us plenty of opportunities to ask questions. We went inside a few churches, walked to sites like Notre Dame, a book store, museum, Paris University, got a quick snack from an extraordinary bakery, even saw a few Emily in Paris locations and ended at the Pantheon. Loved his storytelling technique and what we learned in a short period of time. Thanks Francois for a wonderful experience!
Robert C
09 Nov 2024
The guide was very informative, engaging, and played up his Parisian status in a fun way. The pace was comfortable. He was also flexible on adding some sites that were a bit off the beaten path to cater to the group.
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