Latin Quarter Paris Private Walking Tour
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Discover the Roman, Medieval & Intellectual realms of Paris on this guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter. On our Latin Quarter walking tour, you will discover how scientists and writers alike have found inspiration here – from Marie Curie to F. Scott Fitzgerald – as your guide shows you how this hidden gem of Paris has been home to the cultural, intellectual and religious heart of the city since its origins as a Roman settlement. After stopping by bookshops like Shakespeare & Co, visiting churches inspired by Notre Dame Cathedral, passing the Sorbonne University (dating back to the Middle Ages), and visiting the Grand Pantheon you can end the tour with a drink near Hemingway’s house this charming neighborhood is home to great local restaurants and bars.
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Built during the Grand Reconstruction of Paris, this imposing fountain opens the doors to your tour! Your guide will reveal the tale of how Paris went from a medieval city to a modern jewel of Europe in only 70 years!
Walk along one of Paris's oldest streets and discover the narrowest streets in the city while your guide indulges you with stories about "Old Paris"!
This Iconic bookstore from the 1920s is full of stories about the great writers from the lost generation. Hemingway, James Joyce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more!
Breathtaking views of the Notre Dame Cathedral!
Discover the Oldest tree in Paris dating back to 1601! It is a grand tradition to touch its leaves and make a wish!
One of the oldest buildings in Paris, this modest yet beautiful church was once the center of education in the city together with Notre Dame de Paris!
Dali loved the Latin Quarter in Paris. So much so, that he gave the city a beautiful Sundial which represents the "Camino de Santiago de Compostela".
One of the gems of the Latin Quarter, this 13th-century Flamboyant Gothic church will amaze you with its beautiful vaulted ceilings, and palm tree columns and if you get lucky they might be playing the pipe organ!
The Roman Empire built beautiful baths after they invaded Paris in 52 B.C. and established an entire city. These Roman Baths are remnants of a massive complex that used to be available to all citizens of this city!
Now the Medieval Museum of Paris, this dazzling & ornate building dating back to the 15th century is filled with stories of Paris of old!
La Sorbonne is the 3rd oldest university in the world! Since the 11th century, the Latin Quarter has always been the center of education and culture in Paris with this university at its nucleus. Your guide will enlighten you with stories about one of the greatest universities on the planet dating back to 1257!
The word Pantheon means "All the Gods". This is the main event on the Latin Quarter Tour. Your guide will take you through the story of how this opulent building began as one of the biggest religious structures in France & later became the most important Mausoleum in the country! All the great minds of France are buried inside. From Victor Hugo to Marie Curie and many many more!
Inside this majestic 15th-century church lies the tomb and knuckle of the patron saint of Paris, "Saint Genevieve". Enter this astonishing building and see amazing holy relics while your guide gives you the story of the takeover of Paris while the Roman Empire was falling, and how Genevieve played a key role in those times!
“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” Quote by Ernest Hemingway who was in love with the Latin Quarter. Discover his first apartment in Paris and the neighborhood that was one of his great Parisian inspirations!
At the end of the tour, your guide will take you to this beautiful and lively square full of great restaurants, bars, and cafes in the heart of the Latin Quarter, so you can continue to enjoy this magnificent district of Paris!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(23)
Second walk with Alistair who was just as good as he was on the first walk (in fact, we chose this tour because Alistair was leading it---he's that good). I learned a great deal about the area and enjoyed the cadence of the walk. Also Alistair is really a performer so it's almost like a walking one man show.
Very nice tour of the Latin Quarter. Sanna is knowledgeable and friendly. We got a lot of relevant information and enjoyed the beautiful weather
Sanna gave a great, informative, and entertaining tour of the Latin Quarter! I had a lovely time and learned a lot, she also gave some advice for food spots nearby!
Ezrah was awesome ! It was a great tour learned lots ! It was very relaxed and not boring at all. Your guide was entertaining and very knowledgeable! So much fun and painted good picture of Paris and its history ! Thank you!
Incredible tour with our charismatic guide Francois. We had the most amazing private tour of the Latin Quarter in Paris, thanks to our phenomenal guide! He was charming, engaging, and funny, effortlessly weaving together fascinating facts and stories. His enthusiasm was contagious, and he had a way of making history come alive in a way that was both interesting and fun. He made sure to personalize the experience answering all our questions with the depth of knowledge and warmth that really set him apart. He genuinely cared about creating a memorable experience for us. We learned so much and it never felt like a history lesson. Instead, it was an interactive delightful journey through one of the most beautiful parts of Paris. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to explore the heart of Paris in an unforgettable way. Our guide truly made the day one of the highlights of our trip!
Sanna was amazing telling the story of the Latin quarter. Very enthusiastic and full of knowledge showing us nice buildings, narrow streets, telling about the history of the Latin quarter very Interesting! I definitely recommend doing this tour for people who wants to know a little bit more.
Our guide was wonderful and passionate, If were able he would have continued the tour longer. My husband has a little trouble walking and we had to cut the tour a bit short, however it was great, and we really enjoyed it.
Amazing tour !! I learnt so many things I didn't know about the latin quarter. Would definitely recommend !
Nice tour with excellent tour guide. This was my second time in Paris and it was so much better with guided tour. We got good recommendation of vegan restaurant from guide.
We had same tourguide than in montmartre tour. good kniwlege of history, chill, good speaker. The tour was enjoyable. Lot of historic places so its good to have tourguide who knows alot. Unfortunately Notre dame was still under maintenance after it burnt, but it was still worth to see from outside.