Paris City Center "the History of Paris" Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

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From Notre-Dame to the Champs-Élysées
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Overview

Become a true flâneur, French for someone who enjoys a good stroll, on this 2.5 hour private exclusive walking tour of central Paris. Expert guides will show you all of the highlights including a the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Tuileries Garden while ending on the world’s most famous avenue, the Champs Elysées. There will be time for a snack and restroom break during the walk. 

What's Included

  • TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
  • DURATION 2.5 HOURS
  • TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
  • Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Cité, 75004 Paris, France

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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

End point

Place de la Concorde, Pl. de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France

What To Expect

Ile de la Cite

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palais de Justice de Paris

Located on the île de la Cité the Palais de Justice, once known as the Palais de la Cité contains some of the oldest surviving buildings such as:
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sainte-Chapelle

A gem of Gothic style, the St Chapelle was built in seven years. It was intended to house precious Christian relics, including Christ’s crown of thorns, acquired by Saint louis.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Conciergerie

The Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité, as well as at a time the most notorious prison in all of France. Over a thousand “enemies of the Revolution” were housed there, and famous figures like Marie Antoinette ended their lives there.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontaine Saint-Michel

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place Dauphine

Afterwards, we will see Place Dauphine, a beautiful historic square, combining all the beauty and romance of Paris. Tucked away on the western tip of the île de la Cité, Place Dauphine was one of the first projects commissioned by Henri IV.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont-Neuf

From here, we will walk to the bridge, Pont Neuf, which is considered to be the oldest stone bridge in Paris. Today Pont-Neuf is part of the banks of the Seine listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue equestre d'Henri IV

In the middle of the bridge we will see the equestrian statue of King IV. Although the original statue dated from the 1600s, the one you will see today is a replica in its placed, as the original was destroyed during the French Revolution.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont des Arts

Before making our way to the Louvre we will see the Pont des Arts, a bridge which connects the Insitut de France and the Louvre. Built between 1801 and 1804, it was the first iron bridge in Paris.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louvre Museum

We will then move towards the infamous Louvre Museum, the world’s most visited art museum with a collection that spans work from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century. During this part of the tour, we will pass through the Cour Carrée, one of the main courtyards of the Louvre Palace and see the Louvre Pyramid, the museum’s main entrance, designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Domaine National du Palais-Royal

Created by the Cardinal Richelieu in 1633, the Palais Royal and its gardens, are just a short walk from the Louvre. The Palace housed royal families up until the Palace of Versailles was built. Here you will be able to enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounded by a fantastic futuristic architecture with contemporary sculptures.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

Leaving the Louvre behind us we will walk towards the Tuileries Gardens, passing through the Arc du Carrousel, a huge arc built to commemorate Napoleon’s military victories.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jardin des Tuileries

We will then enter the Tuileries Gardens, the oldest Park in Paris, with a history that dates back to the 17th century.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Tuileries Gardens Bookstore

During your stroll in the Tuileries Gardens, you will pass by the Gardens’ Bookshop, a quaint bookstore tucked away in a corner which contains a large collection of gardening and landscape design books, along with some garden themed gifts and cards.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place de la Concorde

We will end our tour at Place de la Concord, a site originally known for having been an execution site during the French Revolution, and which marks the start of the Champs Elysée.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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