Paris History Walking Tour

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Paris History Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private History Tour- at the end looking towards the Tuileries — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Walkabout Paris

Ages: Children (1–15 years) · Adults (16–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Walking tour with experienced guide

Itinerary

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min Admission not included

Learn about saints, kings and relics outside of this famous chapel in the heart of the Île de la Cité.
Pont Saint-Michel

10 min

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

10 min

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

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min Admission not included

Learn about Napoleon Bonaparte at this famous landmark before we enter the Tuileries Gardens.
Jardin des Tuileries

10 min Admission not included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.