Paris City Center Tip-Based Free Walking Tour with Expert Guide, 2 Hours 15 Minutes
by StellarTours
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This Paris City Center Tip-Based Free Walking Tour with Expert Guide lasts two hours and fifteen minutes and takes place entirely on foot in the center of Paris. The tour begins on Ile de la Cité, the historic island where the Parisii tribe settled over 2000 years ago. After about fifteen minutes exploring the island, the group moves to the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral for a twelve-minute stop. The guide explains the cathedral’s construction starting in 1163, its significance during the French Revolution, Napoleon’s coronation, and the 2019 fire damage. Entry inside the cathedral is not included. Next, the tour continues to Fontaine Saint-Michel for a twelve-minute visit to see the fountain built during a major reconstruction period in Paris. From there, the group walks to Pont Saint-Michel, spending twelve minutes observing World War II bullet holes on the bridge while learning why Paris was spared destruction during the war. The route then leads to Place Dauphine, a square developed by King Henri IV, known for its restaurants and calm atmosphere, with a twelve-minute stop. Nearby, the equestrian statue of Henri IV is visited for twelve minutes, where the guide provides information about the king’s reign and views of the Seine. After crossing Pont Neuf, Paris’s oldest bridge completed in 1607, the guide shares stories about the bridge’s history and local traditions during a twelve-minute stop. The group then proceeds to the Louvre Museum’s exterior for twelve minutes, where the guide discusses Francis I’s role in establishing the palace-fortress and explains the fame of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Entry into the museum is not included. Next is the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, built by Napoleon to mark his dominance in Europe, visited for twelve minutes. The tour continues through the Tuileries Garden for twelve minutes, a royal garden designed by the same landscape artist as Versailles, featuring statues and fountains. The final stop offers views of the Eiffel Tower from the Tuileries Garden, with a twelve-minute explanation of its construction by Gustave Eiffel in 1889. The tour is based in Paris city center and includes an expert guide throughout. Tips for the guide are accepted only via credit or debit cards and electronic payments, with VAT added to contributions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ile de la Cite
Start at Ile de la Cité, the island where the Parisii tribe built temples more than 2000 years ago before Roman rule. This island is considered the historic center of Paris.
15 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
View the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral, learning about its construction beginning in 1163, events during the French Revolution, Napoleon's coronation, and the 2019 fire damage. The tour does not enter the cathedral.
12 min
Fontaine Saint-Michel
See the Saint-Michel Fountain, constructed as part of Paris's large-scale rebuilding efforts.
12 min
Pont Saint-Michel
Cross Pont Saint-Michel, noting bullet holes from World War II while hearing why Paris was spared destruction during the war.
12 min
Place Dauphine
Walk through Place Dauphine, a square created by Henri IV known for its restaurants and tranquil setting.
12 min
Statue equestre d'Henri IV
View the equestrian statue of Henri IV overlooking the Seine and learn about his impactful but brief reign.
12 min
Pont Neuf
Cross Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, hearing stories about King Henri IV completing it in 1607, and anecdotes about local tooth pullers.
12 min
Louvre Museum
Stand outside the Louvre Museum to learn about Francis I who built it as a fortress and palace, and the story behind Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The tour does not include entry.
12 min
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
See the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, built by Napoleon to mark his rise as Europe's ruler.
12 min
Jardin des Tuileries
Walk through the Tuileries Garden, originally a tile factory turned royal gardens with statues, fountains, and designs by the same artist who created Versailles gardens.
12 min
Eiffel Tower
From the Tuileries Gardens, view the Eiffel Tower and hear how Gustave Eiffel built it in 1889.
12 min
Meeting point
Look for the BRIGHT GREEN UMBRELLA on Place Saint Michel! Metro Line 4 - Station: St. Michel Exit: 3 Contact - WhatsApp only: +33 6 29 44 08 29
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Paris City Center Tip-Based Free Walking Tour with Expert Guide, 2 Hours 15 Minutes
by StellarTours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€2.39Overview
This Paris City Center Tip-Based Free Walking Tour with Expert Guide lasts two hours and fifteen minutes and takes place entirely on foot in the center of Paris. The tour begins on Ile de la Cité, the historic island where the Parisii tribe settled over 2000 years ago. After about fifteen minutes exploring the island, the group moves to the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral for a twelve-minute stop. The guide explains the cathedral’s construction starting in 1163, its significance during the French Revolution, Napoleon’s coronation, and the 2019 fire damage. Entry inside the cathedral is not included. Next, the tour continues to Fontaine Saint-Michel for a twelve-minute visit to see the fountain built during a major reconstruction period in Paris. From there, the group walks to Pont Saint-Michel, spending twelve minutes observing World War II bullet holes on the bridge while learning why Paris was spared destruction during the war. The route then leads to Place Dauphine, a square developed by King Henri IV, known for its restaurants and calm atmosphere, with a twelve-minute stop. Nearby, the equestrian statue of Henri IV is visited for twelve minutes, where the guide provides information about the king’s reign and views of the Seine. After crossing Pont Neuf, Paris’s oldest bridge completed in 1607, the guide shares stories about the bridge’s history and local traditions during a twelve-minute stop. The group then proceeds to the Louvre Museum’s exterior for twelve minutes, where the guide discusses Francis I’s role in establishing the palace-fortress and explains the fame of Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. Entry into the museum is not included. Next is the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, built by Napoleon to mark his dominance in Europe, visited for twelve minutes. The tour continues through the Tuileries Garden for twelve minutes, a royal garden designed by the same landscape artist as Versailles, featuring statues and fountains. The final stop offers views of the Eiffel Tower from the Tuileries Garden, with a twelve-minute explanation of its construction by Gustave Eiffel in 1889. The tour is based in Paris city center and includes an expert guide throughout. Tips for the guide are accepted only via credit or debit cards and electronic payments, with VAT added to contributions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Ile de la Cite
Start at Ile de la Cité, the island where the Parisii tribe built temples more than 2000 years ago before Roman rule. This island is considered the historic center of Paris.
15 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
View the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral, learning about its construction beginning in 1163, events during the French Revolution, Napoleon's coronation, and the 2019 fire damage. The tour does not enter the cathedral.
12 min
Fontaine Saint-Michel
See the Saint-Michel Fountain, constructed as part of Paris's large-scale rebuilding efforts.
12 min
Pont Saint-Michel
Cross Pont Saint-Michel, noting bullet holes from World War II while hearing why Paris was spared destruction during the war.
12 min
Place Dauphine
Walk through Place Dauphine, a square created by Henri IV known for its restaurants and tranquil setting.
12 min
Statue equestre d'Henri IV
View the equestrian statue of Henri IV overlooking the Seine and learn about his impactful but brief reign.
12 min
Pont Neuf
Cross Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, hearing stories about King Henri IV completing it in 1607, and anecdotes about local tooth pullers.
12 min
Louvre Museum
Stand outside the Louvre Museum to learn about Francis I who built it as a fortress and palace, and the story behind Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa. The tour does not include entry.
12 min
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
See the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, built by Napoleon to mark his rise as Europe's ruler.
12 min
Jardin des Tuileries
Walk through the Tuileries Garden, originally a tile factory turned royal gardens with statues, fountains, and designs by the same artist who created Versailles gardens.
12 min
Eiffel Tower
From the Tuileries Gardens, view the Eiffel Tower and hear how Gustave Eiffel built it in 1889.
12 min
Meeting point
Look for the BRIGHT GREEN UMBRELLA on Place Saint Michel! Metro Line 4 - Station: St. Michel Exit: 3 Contact - WhatsApp only: +33 6 29 44 08 29
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.