Latin Quarter Private Walking Tour

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About this activity

This 2-hour private walking tour focuses specifically on the Latin Quarter, one of the oldest area in Paris. You will of course discover some famous landmarks such as Pantheon or Jardin du Luxembourg, but also some less touristy parts of this amazing neighborhood such as Collège des Bernardins or Arènes de Lutèce.

Your guide is a native Parisian, speaking fluent English, who is willing to show and explain you what makes this area so nice. The quality of service is very important to us, we want you to feel the most comfortable possible with us, and our guide will behave with you as your Parisian best friend.

You will be able to ask all the questions you have as it is a private tour, dedicated to your group only. This service is perfect to discover the Latin Quarter as an insider!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–7
Guide: English, French
Operated by: My Paris Insider

Ages: Children (0–4 years) · Youth (5–9 years) · Adults (10–70 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local Guide

Not included

Not included: Snacks

Itinerary

Quartier Latin

1 h 30 min

Discover this typical Parisian neighborhood
Arenes de Lutece

15 min

The Arènes de Lutèce is the oldest monument built in Paris and still partly existing. It has been built in the 1st century AD. This arena could seat 17,000 people and was used as a theatre but also as an amphitheatre for gladiatorial fights.
College des Bernardins

5 min

The Collège of Bernardins is a former Cistercian college of the University of Paris. It is also one of the largest and oldest medieval buildings in Paris.

Created during the 13th century, the vocation of this College was to welcome and train young monks.

Designed to accommodate a few students, this college will train thousands of monks from all over Europe between the 13th and 15th centuries.
St. Etienne du Mont

10 min

The church Saint-Étienne-du-Mont is located on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève. The shrine of Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, is inside the church.
Pantheon

5 min Admission not included

The Panthéon might be the biggest landmark of the Latin Quarter. Built as a church, but converted into a mausoleum for the remains of distinguished French people
Place de la Contrescarpe

5 min

This is a typical French square surrounded by cafés.
Fontaine Saint-Michel

5 min

The Fontaine Saint Michel is a very nice fountain built in 1860.
Luxembourg Gardens

30 min

The Jardin du Luxembourg is simply one of the best gardens in Paris.

It was created in 1612 by Marie de Medicis, the widow of King Henry IV of France

The garden is nowadays owned by the French Senate.
5th Arrondissement

5 min

You will discover the main attractions of this old Parisian neighborhood
La fontaine Medicis

5 min

The Medici Fountain is a fountain in the Jardin du Luxembourg. It was built in 1630 by Marie de Medicis. It has been renovated and rebuilt in 1866. This is one of the nicest fountain in Paris, where Victor Hugo was getting inspiration.
Montagne Sainte-Genevieve

15 min

Small hill with several old Parisian monuments
Place de la Sorbonne

5 min

Nice small square in front of the Sorbonne
Latin Quarter

1 h 30 min

You will discover the main landmarks of this great historic Parisian neighborhood