Paris Latin Quarter Walking Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise
by ExperienceFirst Paris
Choose from 3 available options
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✓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.€74Overview
This 90-minute walking tour through Paris's Latin Quarter highlights several well-known sites and ends at the Luxembourg Gardens. The tour begins at Place Louis Lépine on Île de la Cité, where the guide meets the group to start the walk. The first stop is the Saint Michel Fountain, the tallest fountain in Paris, completed in 1860. Afterward, the walk continues along Rue de la Huchette, known for its lively scene and restaurants. The route then passes the Notre Dame Cathedral, a Gothic church that has stood through centuries. The tour includes a visit to Shakespeare and Company bookstore, which has been operating for over a century. Next is the Church of Saint Julien le Pauvre, notable for its medieval architecture and the oldest living tree in Paris within its courtyard. The group also sees the Panthéon, a former church and mausoleum with Corinthian columns. The tour concludes in Luxembourg Gardens, featuring flowers, fountains, and a palace. Participants can choose to add a narrated Seine River cruise as an upgrade. This one-hour boat trip departs from the Eiffel Tower and passes landmarks such as Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Conciergerie. The cruise ticket remains valid for one year from the tour date. The walking tour includes a local guide and shuttle transport to the starting point. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Latin Quarter
Meet the guide at Place Louis Lépine on Île de la Cité to start the walking tour of the Latin Quarter.
2 min
Tallest Fountain in Paris
Pass by the tallest fountain in Paris, completed in 1860.
10 min
Rue de la Huchette
Walk along this street known for its lively atmosphere, nightlife, and restaurants.
10 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
View the city’s historic Gothic cathedral that has survived for centuries.
10 min
Shakespeare and Company
Visit the famous bookstore that has been operating for over 100 years.
15 min
Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
See this medieval church, noted for its stained glass and the oldest living tree in Paris in its courtyard.
10 min
Pantheon
View the mausoleum with Corinthian columns, formerly a church and government building.
10 min
Luxembourg Gardens
End the tour at this garden with flowers, fountains, and a palace.
10 min
The Seine
Optional one-hour river cruise starting and ending at the Eiffel Tower, passing landmarks like Notre Dame, Petit Palais, Musée d'Orsay, and the Conciergerie; ticket valid for one year from tour date.
Eiffel Tower
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Pass by Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise.
Petit Palais
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise.
Musee d'Orsay
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise.
Meeting point
The meeting point is outside the line 4 Cité metro station, located in the square called Place Louis Lépine. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with “ExperienceFirst” written on it. For easier navigation, you can paste these coordinates into Google Maps: 48.855228, 2.346844
End point
Our tour ends at Luxembourg Gardens.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Paris Latin Quarter Walking Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise
by ExperienceFirst Paris
Choose from 3 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.€74Overview
This 90-minute walking tour through Paris's Latin Quarter highlights several well-known sites and ends at the Luxembourg Gardens. The tour begins at Place Louis Lépine on Île de la Cité, where the guide meets the group to start the walk. The first stop is the Saint Michel Fountain, the tallest fountain in Paris, completed in 1860. Afterward, the walk continues along Rue de la Huchette, known for its lively scene and restaurants. The route then passes the Notre Dame Cathedral, a Gothic church that has stood through centuries. The tour includes a visit to Shakespeare and Company bookstore, which has been operating for over a century. Next is the Church of Saint Julien le Pauvre, notable for its medieval architecture and the oldest living tree in Paris within its courtyard. The group also sees the Panthéon, a former church and mausoleum with Corinthian columns. The tour concludes in Luxembourg Gardens, featuring flowers, fountains, and a palace. Participants can choose to add a narrated Seine River cruise as an upgrade. This one-hour boat trip departs from the Eiffel Tower and passes landmarks such as Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, and the Conciergerie. The cruise ticket remains valid for one year from the tour date. The walking tour includes a local guide and shuttle transport to the starting point. Gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Latin Quarter
Meet the guide at Place Louis Lépine on Île de la Cité to start the walking tour of the Latin Quarter.
2 min
Tallest Fountain in Paris
Pass by the tallest fountain in Paris, completed in 1860.
10 min
Rue de la Huchette
Walk along this street known for its lively atmosphere, nightlife, and restaurants.
10 min
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
View the city’s historic Gothic cathedral that has survived for centuries.
10 min
Shakespeare and Company
Visit the famous bookstore that has been operating for over 100 years.
15 min
Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
See this medieval church, noted for its stained glass and the oldest living tree in Paris in its courtyard.
10 min
Pantheon
View the mausoleum with Corinthian columns, formerly a church and government building.
10 min
Luxembourg Gardens
End the tour at this garden with flowers, fountains, and a palace.
10 min
The Seine
Optional one-hour river cruise starting and ending at the Eiffel Tower, passing landmarks like Notre Dame, Petit Palais, Musée d'Orsay, and the Conciergerie; ticket valid for one year from tour date.
Eiffel Tower
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Pass by Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise.
Petit Palais
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise.
Musee d'Orsay
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise.
Meeting point
The meeting point is outside the line 4 Cité metro station, located in the square called Place Louis Lépine. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with “ExperienceFirst” written on it. For easier navigation, you can paste these coordinates into Google Maps: 48.855228, 2.346844
End point
Our tour ends at Luxembourg Gardens.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.