Paris Private 5-Mile Sports Running Tour with Historical Stops and Photos Included
by Paris Running Tours
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.€172.78Overview
This private sports running tour covers approximately 5 miles through Paris and lasts between 2 and 3 hours. The route is customized to start from the runner’s residence and adjusts to their pace and preferences. An experienced local guide, who is both a knowledgeable Paris expert and an active runner, leads the tour. The guide shares information about the city’s development, culture, and landmarks while running. The tour includes multiple stops at major sites. At the Louvre Museum, there is a five-minute stop to learn about the history and see notable courtyards and passages. The route continues through the Jardin des Tuileries, where runners pass through the park and stop for seven minutes to hear about the castle and gardens. At Place de la Concorde, the group pauses for seven minutes to learn stories about the square and take photos. The tour proceeds to Palais Garnier, with a five-minute stop to discuss the 19th-century changes to the opera house. Running along the Seine River, the guide provides commentary on riverside sights. On Île de la Cité, the group stops for about fifteen minutes at several key locations including the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, Palais de Justice, Notre-Dame, Marché aux Fleurs, Hôtel-Dieu, and Préfecture de Police, with historical details shared at each. Other highlights may include a five-minute stop at the Musée d’Orsay building to learn about its history, views of the Eiffel Tower depending on the route, running along the Champs-Élysées with explanations, and passing the Esplanade des Invalides while learning about Hôtel des Invalides. The tour also includes a ten-minute stop at Domaine National du Palais-Royal to see its courtyards, gardens, and galleries. Depending on the customized route, runners may pass Luxembourg Gardens or Jardin des Plantes. A three-minute stop at Pont Neuf provides information about Paris’s oldest bridge. If conditions allow and the Petit Palais is open, there may be a short ten-minute visit inside this building. The guide carries maps and historical photos to illustrate the tour, which are provided to participants at the end. All photos taken during the run are given afterward via Dropbox. Bottled water is included. Most museums are viewed from outside, except for the possible visit to Petit Palais under specific conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Louvre Museum
Learn about the history of the Louvre, major facts, and see several passages and courtyards during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Jardin des Tuileries
Run inside the Tuileries Garden for about 7 minutes while learning about the castle and gardens.
7 min
Place de la Concorde
Spend 7 minutes learning the stories related to this square, taking pictures and enjoying the site.
7 min
Palais Garnier
Admire the view of the Paris Opera and learn about major 19th-century changes during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
The Seine
Run along the Seine River, receiving commentary about the sights seen on the route.
Ile de la Cite
Spend about 15 minutes running around this central island, stopping to learn about the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, Palais de Justice, Notre-Dame, Marché aux fleurs, Hôtel-Dieu, Préfecture de Police, and other sites.
15 min
Musee d'Orsay
Stop for about 5 minutes to admire the building and understand its history.
5 min
Eiffel Tower
Depending on your location, see the Eiffel Tower close up or from a distance, as it is visible from many places.
Champs-Elysees
Run along the Champs-Élysées while learning about the avenue.
Esplanade des Invalides
Learn about the historic Hôtel des Invalides area.
Domaine National du Palais-Royal
Spend about 10 minutes admiring this historical place along with its courtyards, gardens, and galleries.
10 min
Luxembourg Gardens
Depending on the customized route, the tour may pass by this park.
Jardin des Plantes
Depending on the customized route, the tour may pass by this park.
Pont Neuf
Stop for about 3 minutes to learn about Paris’s oldest bridge.
3 min
Petit Palais
If open and time permits, a short visit inside this building may be included.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Paris Private 5-Mile Sports Running Tour with Historical Stops and Photos Included
by Paris Running Tours
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.€172.78Overview
This private sports running tour covers approximately 5 miles through Paris and lasts between 2 and 3 hours. The route is customized to start from the runner’s residence and adjusts to their pace and preferences. An experienced local guide, who is both a knowledgeable Paris expert and an active runner, leads the tour. The guide shares information about the city’s development, culture, and landmarks while running. The tour includes multiple stops at major sites. At the Louvre Museum, there is a five-minute stop to learn about the history and see notable courtyards and passages. The route continues through the Jardin des Tuileries, where runners pass through the park and stop for seven minutes to hear about the castle and gardens. At Place de la Concorde, the group pauses for seven minutes to learn stories about the square and take photos. The tour proceeds to Palais Garnier, with a five-minute stop to discuss the 19th-century changes to the opera house. Running along the Seine River, the guide provides commentary on riverside sights. On Île de la Cité, the group stops for about fifteen minutes at several key locations including the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, Palais de Justice, Notre-Dame, Marché aux Fleurs, Hôtel-Dieu, and Préfecture de Police, with historical details shared at each. Other highlights may include a five-minute stop at the Musée d’Orsay building to learn about its history, views of the Eiffel Tower depending on the route, running along the Champs-Élysées with explanations, and passing the Esplanade des Invalides while learning about Hôtel des Invalides. The tour also includes a ten-minute stop at Domaine National du Palais-Royal to see its courtyards, gardens, and galleries. Depending on the customized route, runners may pass Luxembourg Gardens or Jardin des Plantes. A three-minute stop at Pont Neuf provides information about Paris’s oldest bridge. If conditions allow and the Petit Palais is open, there may be a short ten-minute visit inside this building. The guide carries maps and historical photos to illustrate the tour, which are provided to participants at the end. All photos taken during the run are given afterward via Dropbox. Bottled water is included. Most museums are viewed from outside, except for the possible visit to Petit Palais under specific conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Louvre Museum
Learn about the history of the Louvre, major facts, and see several passages and courtyards during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
Jardin des Tuileries
Run inside the Tuileries Garden for about 7 minutes while learning about the castle and gardens.
7 min
Place de la Concorde
Spend 7 minutes learning the stories related to this square, taking pictures and enjoying the site.
7 min
Palais Garnier
Admire the view of the Paris Opera and learn about major 19th-century changes during a 5-minute stop.
5 min
The Seine
Run along the Seine River, receiving commentary about the sights seen on the route.
Ile de la Cite
Spend about 15 minutes running around this central island, stopping to learn about the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, Palais de Justice, Notre-Dame, Marché aux fleurs, Hôtel-Dieu, Préfecture de Police, and other sites.
15 min
Musee d'Orsay
Stop for about 5 minutes to admire the building and understand its history.
5 min
Eiffel Tower
Depending on your location, see the Eiffel Tower close up or from a distance, as it is visible from many places.
Champs-Elysees
Run along the Champs-Élysées while learning about the avenue.
Esplanade des Invalides
Learn about the historic Hôtel des Invalides area.
Domaine National du Palais-Royal
Spend about 10 minutes admiring this historical place along with its courtyards, gardens, and galleries.
10 min
Luxembourg Gardens
Depending on the customized route, the tour may pass by this park.
Jardin des Plantes
Depending on the customized route, the tour may pass by this park.
Pont Neuf
Stop for about 3 minutes to learn about Paris’s oldest bridge.
3 min
Petit Palais
If open and time permits, a short visit inside this building may be included.
10 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.