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(1,698)
This was a fun, informative way to begin our trip to Paris. Saw some of the major sights, got an insight into the history of the city. Throughly enjoyed our guide, Daniel, who spoke excellent English, had lots of tidbits of knowledge to share and a great sense of humor. Many thanks, can recommend.
Nancy was fantastic! Incredibly informative and fun tour with lots of interesting tidbits.
The tour with Nancy was amazing, highly recommended to tour with her ! Enjoyed it a lot
Francesca was a great guide, was very enthusiastic and was very informative.
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Harry this week. Despite it taking place during a heatwave, the pace was perfect, with plenty of opportunities for shade and water breaks. Harry was an excellent guide — extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and great fun throughout the tour. We’ve been on several walking tours before, and we can confidently say Harry was the best. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for an enjoyable and informative experience.
Excellent historical tour covering the main sites. Great orientation to the city.
Really friendly informative and interesting guide. She took account of the boiling heat and I think we all really enjoyed the tour. Would definitely recommend it.
Really nice trip with Daniel as a guide. The trip was extremely hot but he led us in the shadow as much as he could. Really nice places we went and lots of useful information.
Our guide Adria was truly super pleasant, tireless, and thorough. We appreciated her very much. If I could give 10 stars, I would! Thank you so much!
frenchesca was fanny, nice and very interesting great tour
