Medieval Paris Private Tour

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About this activity

Find out what was Paris was like 800 years ago on a private walking tour that takes you back to the early days of the city. See medieval monuments and learn about the history of the city during the Middle Ages at landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral and La Sorbonne, one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned universities.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Paris in person

What is included

Included

Included: Professional art historian guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Musee De Cluny

20 min

The medieval museum of Paris and a very interesting building. We shall provide comment on the building and how it reflects the medieval period in Paris, without visiting the museum inside, as that is an entire tour on its own.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

20 min

Since the cathedral suffered a fire and won't be accessible for a while, we will still provide comment on it from afar, without entering.
La Sorbonne

10 min

We shall address the importance of Sorbonne, and university as an institution, in the medieval period and Paris in particular.
Tour Saint-Jacques

15 min

A very important site for pilgrims, astrologists and alchemists of Paris. Also a pinnacle of flamboyant Gothic style. A must see.
Fontaine des Innocents

20 min

The best place to understand how the life actually was in medieval Paris - both beautiful and (incredibly) cruel.
Centre Pompidou

15 min

The contemporary building that was made to be the image of modernity but is, in fact, heavily inspired and influenced by the medieval period. Take this tour and find out how and why.
Hotel de Ville

15 min

The institution of the greatest importance in medieval Paris. Don't let the renaissance façade fool you - this site is 100% medieval.