Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)
Description
Enter the very heart of Paris on this tip based walking tour of the city center. What better way to fulfill your Paris dream than getting the best views of the city whilst your tour guide reveals how the landmarks you see set the stage for the city’s 2000-year history and its major characters like Napoléon Bonaparte and Gustave Eiffel! On this quintessential Parisian tour, not only will you leave as an expert on the French Revolution and France's most important historical figures, but you will also gain insider knowledge of French culture and customs. Your tour guide will weave history and beauty, revealing the secrets of Paris from the Notre Dame Cathedral all the way to the Louvre, giving you stunning views of the Eiffel Tower & Paris’s top monuments along the Seine river. Receive recommendations for authentic local restaurants and activities! At the end of the tour you decide how much you want to tip your guide! Join us for a tour you'll remember forever!
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Start your tour at Ile de la Cité; the island where the Parisii tribe established temples more than 2000 years ago but then fell to the Roman Empire. This beautiful island is the real center and heart of Paris!
Your tour of Paris will weave history and beauty, revealing the secrets of the Notre-Dame Cathedral; from its construction in 1163, all the way to the 2019 fires. Learn about the French Revolution and Napoleon's coronation! (we don't enter the catherdral on the tour)
Discover the beautiful St. Michel fountain built during the grand reconstruction of Paris!
From this stunning bridge you will observe bullet holes from WW2 while your guide reveals why Paris was not destroyed during the war.
Walk through the breathtaking Place Dauphine! This charming square is one of the first projects built by the great Henri IV. The square is well known for its restaurants. A great location for a tranquil lunch after your tour!
Discover this beautiful equestrian statue of Henri IV while admiring beautiful views of the river Seine! Your guide will tell you all about the king's short but meaningful reign!
The oldest bridge in Paris has stunning views and holds many secrets. Your guide will fascinate you with stories of the great Henry IV, (the king that finished the bridge in 1607), the tooth pullers of Paris and more!
Learn the true story about Leonardo Da Vinci and why the Mona Lisa is so famous! Meet Francis I, the king that built the very foundations of the Louvre as a fortress and a palace. Indulge yourself with stunning views of the glass pyramid while your guide brings all of its mysteries to light! ( we do not enter the museum on this tour)
Built by Napoleon; the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel reflects Napoleon's ascension as master of Europe!
From tile factory to royal gardens; the Tuileries offer breathtaking statues, sculptures and fountains. Originally designed by the same lanscape artist of the gardens of Versailles to create a sense of mystique and majesticness!
From the charming Tuileries gardens you will enjoy unbeatable views of the EIFFEL TOWER while your guide reveals how Gustave Eiffel pulled off its contruction in 1889!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,928)
Sanna was a great guide, she made history sound interesting with her stories. Highly recommend a tour with her
Sanna was a lovely guide with good energy and helpful tips for going around the city.
Sanna is a great tour guide! I learned a lot of history during the trip! The atmosphere was warm with a manageable group of people. I personally recommend this to anyone who wants to learn a bit of history while walking around the scenic streets of Paris.
Excellent walking tour. Sanna was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting. Highly recommend.
Sanna was a perfect, tour guide full of incredible knowledge. Really helped me get to know the city and tour attractions. Loved this tour and our guide!
Sanna was an eloquent and amazing storyteller. I enjoyed the tour, learning about the history of the city and the stops we did. I highly recommend her especially to the history buffs!
Great tour, lovely to see notre dame, very informative and Sanna was great at answering all our questions! She was very knowledgable
Sanna is a great tour guide who really shared interesting stories behind the famous spots in Paris. Definitely recommended!
Sanna was very good, very informative and lighthearted. Gave good tips for what to do for the rest of the trip.
Sanna was a very educational guide. Her knowledge of French history was beyond the books. Her memory was quite impressive. The fact that she could remember all the dates, names, wars, and locations is impeccable. Although it was a lengthy trip, it was worth it, especially the knowledge gained. A good amount of us enjoyed this tour based on the smiles and laughter; and I assure you anybody, more specifically history lovers, would enjoy this trip.
