Da Vinci Code Movie Locations Private Tour in Paris

Open up the tour with an opening scene from the book. Professor Robert Langdon lives in the posh Ritz Paris hotel, and one morning he is awoken by a secret service night visit. It turns out that a man with whom he was meant to have a meeting has been murdered. Admire the hotel façade and learn more about this luxurious place, established in 1898 by Cesar Ritz, welcoming wealthy guests ever since.

Uncover the riddle of the rose line as you pass by the Palais Royal, a gorgeous building near the Louvre Museum. Admire the historic place and dive into its past with your local guide, who knows all things Paris and is a huge Da Vinci Code fan. Be amazed by stunning architecture and a beautiful, tranquil park.

The Palais Royal houses the Comedie-Française, the oldest French theater in Europe, founded in 1680. The theater is also known as the House of Molière. Admire the building and hear more about the Paris meridian, or "rose line," as well as stories about its trials and tribulations in the past.

The largest museum in the world, the Louvre, was brought into the limelight in the book and the movie. It is a murder site, and its famous showpieces hold important pieces of the puzzle the protagonists are trying to unravel. Find the clues together with the characters and trace the signs looking into Leonardo's favorite piece of art, the Mona Lisa, and 1483's Virgin of the Rocks. Follow in the footsteps of Neveu and Langdon, who leave the Louvre and head towards the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, which can be seen from the Arc du Carrousel near the Louvre on a clear day.

Cross the Seine River to head to the Latin Quarter, not far from the Jardin du Luxembourg. Marvel at the historic church of Saint Sulpice, finished in 1777, and hear interesting stories about the filming process. Try to unlock the secret of the Holy Grail by tracing the rose line crossing the church. Actual interior scenes were shot in a studio due to the church’s restrictions. Take the opportunity to try something very local and tasty at one of the cafes nearby and contemplate Saint Sulpice while having your meal.