Paris History Walking Tour
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
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.
Learn about saints, kings and relics outside of this famous chapel in the heart of the Île de la Cité.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about Napoleon Bonaparte at this famous landmark before we enter the Tuileries Gardens.
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.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(11)
Dana McCool was a great guide with a wealth of information about Paris and the history of Paris. She answered all our questions and was enjoyable to listen to.
You’ll receive the most authentic, informative tour. Lead by Dana, who’s incredible and so knowledgeable.
I thoroughly enjoyed my tour with Dana and would highly recommend Walkabout Paris! Seamless reservation process on their website and the tour was highly informative.
The tour was great. Thank you very much for the interesting introduction to Parisian history. Dana knows her subject very well!
Our tour guide, Dana, gave us a very insightful walking history tour of Paris. The tour began near Notre Dame with a discussion of the prehistoric inhabitants of this region, and continued through the many social, cultural, political, and religious changes up through the modern era. It was great to get an overview of the history of Paris as we begin exploring the city on our own. I would highly recommend this tour!
Dana was a delightful guided tour. She mesmerised the imagination with a captivating story of the ancient history of Paris. Dana was so knowledgeable and also made it fun with lots of little anecdotes and lesser known facts. I’ve been on quite a few guided tours. This was one of the best!
I loved this tour! Dana was the perfect guide: knowledgeable, passionate, and full of great stories. As an artist herself, she made me see Paris through a creative lens and shared so many insights about the art, history, and hidden corners of the city. It was a fun and inspiring way to explore and learn more about Paris. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city!
We had a lovely tour guide walk us through the history of Paris. He also gave us a few handy tips and places to go, other than the obvious. Really enjoyed this tour. Would definitely recommend.
Peter gave a great orientation to the Latin Quarter. Lots of history! Good restaurant recommendation….La Petit Chatelet. Nice way to start our time in Paris which was focused on Notre Dame!
This was an excellent tour. Our guide, Peter, really knew his stuff and the tour was a great way to orientate ourselves in the city. It enabled us to see all the places that were on our list (plus more) - the view of the Eiffel Tower from The Tuileries was my favourite and probably one I would never have found by myself. There were only six people on the tour so this gave it a really personal feel. I would definitely recommend.
