Paris Latin Quarter Free Walking Tour in English with Expert Guide, Tip-Based, About 2 Hours
by StellarTours
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This free walking tour in English lasts about two hours and is based in the Latin Quarter of Paris. It begins at Fontaine Saint-Michel, where the guide explains how Paris transformed from a medieval city to a modern one during the Grand Reconstruction. The tour continues along Rue de la Huchette, one of the oldest and narrowest streets in Paris, with stories about the city’s past. Next, the group visits the Shakespeare and Company bookstore, known for its connections to writers such as Hemingway, James Joyce, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. There is a brief stop to view Notre-Dame Cathedral from outside. The oldest tree in Paris, dating back to 1601, is included, where it is tradition to touch the leaves and make a wish. The route proceeds to Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre, one of Paris’s oldest churches that once served as an educational center alongside Notre-Dame. A sundial representing the Camino de Santiago, a gift from Salvador Dalí, is another stop. The tour continues to Eglise Saint-Severin, a 13th-century Gothic church noted for its vaulted ceilings and palm tree columns; if available, pipe organ music may be heard. Les Thermes de Lutèce, Roman baths from 52 B.C., are visited next, followed by the Musée de Cluny, a 15th-century building housing medieval Paris history. The guide provides information about La Sorbonne, the world’s third-oldest university founded in 1257, which remains central to the Latin Quarter’s educational heritage. The main highlight is the Panthéon, a former church turned mausoleum where many notable French figures, including Victor Hugo and Marie Curie, are buried. Additional stops include St. Etienne du Mont, a 15th-century church containing the tomb of Saint Geneviève, patron saint of Paris, and a visit to Ernest Hemingway’s first Paris apartment and the surrounding neighborhood. The tour ends at Place de la Contrescarpe, a lively square with restaurants, bars, and cafes. Tips are accepted only via credit or debit cards and electronic payments. A certified expert guide leads the entire tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fontaine Saint-Michel
This large fountain, built during the Grand Reconstruction of Paris, marks the tour’s starting point. The guide explains how Paris evolved from a medieval city to a modern European center within 70 years.
10 min
Rue de la Huchette
Walking along one of Paris’s oldest and narrowest streets, the guide shares stories about "Old Paris" and its historical character.
5 min
Shakespeare and Company
This famous bookstore dating back to the 1920s hosts stories of notable writers such as Hemingway, James Joyce, and F. Scott Fitzgerald from the Lost Generation.
10 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
The tour includes a brief stop to view the Notre Dame Cathedral from outside.
5 min
Oldest Tree in Paris
Participants see Paris’s oldest tree, planted in 1601, where it is traditional to touch the leaves and make a wish.
Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
This modest church is among Paris’s oldest buildings and was once a center of education alongside Notre Dame.
10 min
Dali Sundial
A sundial created by Salvador Dali, symbolizing the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, located in the Latin Quarter.
10 min
Eglise Saint-Severin
A 13th-century Flamboyant Gothic church, noted for its vaulted ceilings and palm tree columns, sometimes featuring pipe organ music.
10 min
Les Thermes de Lutece
Remains of Roman baths built after the 52 B.C. invasion, part of a large bathing complex open to citizens of ancient Paris.
10 min
Musee De Cluny
A 15th-century building now housing the Medieval Museum of Paris, filled with historical exhibits about the city.
5 min
La Sorbonne
The third oldest university in the world, founded in 1257, central to the Latin Quarter’s educational and cultural life.
10 min
Pantheon
This large former church serves as a mausoleum for many famous French figures, including Victor Hugo and Marie Curie, and is the main highlight of the tour.
15 min
St. Etienne du Mont
A 15th-century church containing the tomb and knuckle of Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, with relics and historical stories.
10 min
Hemingway’s Apartment and Neighborhood
Visit the area where Ernest Hemingway lived in Paris, including his first apartment, which inspired his work.
10 min
Place de la Contrescarpe
The tour ends at this lively square filled with restaurants, bars, and cafes in the heart of the Latin Quarter.
Meeting point
Meet your guide with the BRIGHT GREEN UMBRELLA and the StellarTours badge at Place St. Michel. Metro Line 4 - Station: St Michel - Exit: 3 Contact via WhatsApp only +33 6 29 44 08 29
End point
Your tour ends on the lively Place de la Contrescarpe. A beautiful square in the heart of the Latin Quarter full of restaurants, bars and a great ambience!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Paris Latin Quarter Free Walking Tour in English with Expert Guide, Tip-Based, About 2 Hours
by StellarTours
Choose from 1 available option
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.€3.20Overview
This free walking tour in English lasts about two hours and is based in the Latin Quarter of Paris. It begins at Fontaine Saint-Michel, where the guide explains how Paris transformed from a medieval city to a modern one during the Grand Reconstruction. The tour continues along Rue de la Huchette, one of the oldest and narrowest streets in Paris, with stories about the city’s past. Next, the group visits the Shakespeare and Company bookstore, known for its connections to writers such as Hemingway, James Joyce, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. There is a brief stop to view Notre-Dame Cathedral from outside. The oldest tree in Paris, dating back to 1601, is included, where it is tradition to touch the leaves and make a wish. The route proceeds to Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre, one of Paris’s oldest churches that once served as an educational center alongside Notre-Dame. A sundial representing the Camino de Santiago, a gift from Salvador Dalí, is another stop. The tour continues to Eglise Saint-Severin, a 13th-century Gothic church noted for its vaulted ceilings and palm tree columns; if available, pipe organ music may be heard. Les Thermes de Lutèce, Roman baths from 52 B.C., are visited next, followed by the Musée de Cluny, a 15th-century building housing medieval Paris history. The guide provides information about La Sorbonne, the world’s third-oldest university founded in 1257, which remains central to the Latin Quarter’s educational heritage. The main highlight is the Panthéon, a former church turned mausoleum where many notable French figures, including Victor Hugo and Marie Curie, are buried. Additional stops include St. Etienne du Mont, a 15th-century church containing the tomb of Saint Geneviève, patron saint of Paris, and a visit to Ernest Hemingway’s first Paris apartment and the surrounding neighborhood. The tour ends at Place de la Contrescarpe, a lively square with restaurants, bars, and cafes. Tips are accepted only via credit or debit cards and electronic payments. A certified expert guide leads the entire tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Fontaine Saint-Michel
This large fountain, built during the Grand Reconstruction of Paris, marks the tour’s starting point. The guide explains how Paris evolved from a medieval city to a modern European center within 70 years.
10 min
Rue de la Huchette
Walking along one of Paris’s oldest and narrowest streets, the guide shares stories about "Old Paris" and its historical character.
5 min
Shakespeare and Company
This famous bookstore dating back to the 1920s hosts stories of notable writers such as Hemingway, James Joyce, and F. Scott Fitzgerald from the Lost Generation.
10 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
The tour includes a brief stop to view the Notre Dame Cathedral from outside.
5 min
Oldest Tree in Paris
Participants see Paris’s oldest tree, planted in 1601, where it is traditional to touch the leaves and make a wish.
Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
This modest church is among Paris’s oldest buildings and was once a center of education alongside Notre Dame.
10 min
Dali Sundial
A sundial created by Salvador Dali, symbolizing the Camino de Santiago de Compostela, located in the Latin Quarter.
10 min
Eglise Saint-Severin
A 13th-century Flamboyant Gothic church, noted for its vaulted ceilings and palm tree columns, sometimes featuring pipe organ music.
10 min
Les Thermes de Lutece
Remains of Roman baths built after the 52 B.C. invasion, part of a large bathing complex open to citizens of ancient Paris.
10 min
Musee De Cluny
A 15th-century building now housing the Medieval Museum of Paris, filled with historical exhibits about the city.
5 min
La Sorbonne
The third oldest university in the world, founded in 1257, central to the Latin Quarter’s educational and cultural life.
10 min
Pantheon
This large former church serves as a mausoleum for many famous French figures, including Victor Hugo and Marie Curie, and is the main highlight of the tour.
15 min
St. Etienne du Mont
A 15th-century church containing the tomb and knuckle of Saint Genevieve, patron saint of Paris, with relics and historical stories.
10 min
Hemingway’s Apartment and Neighborhood
Visit the area where Ernest Hemingway lived in Paris, including his first apartment, which inspired his work.
10 min
Place de la Contrescarpe
The tour ends at this lively square filled with restaurants, bars, and cafes in the heart of the Latin Quarter.
Meeting point
Meet your guide with the BRIGHT GREEN UMBRELLA and the StellarTours badge at Place St. Michel. Metro Line 4 - Station: St Michel - Exit: 3 Contact via WhatsApp only +33 6 29 44 08 29
End point
Your tour ends on the lively Place de la Contrescarpe. A beautiful square in the heart of the Latin Quarter full of restaurants, bars and a great ambience!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.