Paris Walking Tour in Latin Quarter Germain Luxembourg Notre Dame
Description
A fun Parisian small group walking tour with a local guide begins at the historic Pont Neuf bridge offering picturesque views of the Seine River before exploring the quaint streets of the Latin Quarter, leading to Saint-Germain-des-Prés an area we explore by entering the oldest church in Paris, passing by iconic cafés Café de Flore & Les Deux Magots, find a hidden Picasso sculpture and even a sweet stop at a macaron shop for a free tasting, followed by a stroll around Saint Sulpice Square, its fountain and entering its grand church made famous in the Da Vinci Code. The journey continues through the English styled Luxembourg Gardens, showcasing Marie de Médicis' follies, sculptures, fountains, and her Palace. Next, discover the oldest university in the world, the Panthéon, marvel at Roman Baths ruins, more Gothic churches, and pop culture landmarks, culminating at Notre Dame, where you can enter or return to the starting point for a boat cruise, creating lasting memories along the way!
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Itinerary
We explore hidden gems that are all about the Latin Quarter. Depending on time we will see the famous cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, its 1000 year old church, medieval streets, more churches, gardens, and monuments, even a Picasso sculpture.
The tour begins here. We stop for a photo opportunity as we walk and traverse Paris' oldest bridge and see all the points that make this area of Paris truly the heart of the city.
The oldest passage in Paris lined with brasseries, bistros, and cafés you will learn centuries of history about this special place from a king's mistress to a revolution plus some practical information on the café culture & etiquette.
We stop in this Macaron & Chocolate shop for a quick purchase of a bag of nibbles to taste.
We enter the oldest church in Paris. And we pass by the famous café where Emily in Paris and Hemingway have their hot chocolates.
We enter one of the largest churches in Paris and discover a dozen secrets & gems inside and out front next to the grand fountain in the square.
A stroll the through the gardens discovering the statues, fountains, basin, and Palace.
The tour ends here where we stop for a photo opportunity as we walk past seeing the famous cathedral on the island. At this point we are 5 minutes away from our starting point so people on the tour can decide to visit the cathedral on their own or follow back to the Pont Neuf starting point for a boat cruise or whatever.
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What's included
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
