Paris Saint Germain Des Pres Walking Tour with Cruise Option
Description
Saint Germain des Prés is responsible for the sophisticated image of Paris as a city of art, literature and culture. This charming neighborhood offers a glimpse into authentic Parisian life as you explore its popular attractions with a local guide. You'll visit iconic landmarks such as the oldest cafe in Paris, opened in 1672, as well as the oldest church. You will also discover some of the city's first jazz clubs, chocolate shops, and restaurants. As you walk down the chic Boulevard Saint Germain, you will see the place where medieval fairs and marketplaces were once organized. You'll also discover how this neighborhood became a hub for artists and writers like Picasso and Hemingway and existentialists like Sartre and De Beauvoir. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of France's six national theaters and one of Paris's largest churches, which played a prominent role in the popular novel and film, "The Da Vinci Code."
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Itinerary
Historic cafes where writers and artists gathered in the 1920s
Where the Treaty of Paris was signed declaring U.S. independence
Paris’s oldest church, one of the few remains of Romanesque architecture in the city
The hotel that once housed famous writers and jazz musicians
Among the oldest streets of Paris, dating back to the 12th century
Narrow 18th-century cobblestone passageway, home to one of the oldest restaurants in Paris
A national theater inaugurated by Marie-Antoinette
One of the biggest churches in Paris, famous for its starring role in “The Da Vinci Code” movie
Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
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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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Reviews(178)
SAINT GERMAIN with RT RT has been very sweet and friendly. He made us travel back in time through the history and the characteristic flavors of Paris. We are very grateful and happy. Thank you and see you soon.
¡Wow! Muchas gracias por su increíble reseña de 5 estrellas. Nos encanta haber sido parte de su aventura y saber que disfrutaron la experiencia. Sus comentarios son la mejor recompensa para nuestro equipo, que trabaja con mucha pasión. ¡Esperamos poder atenderlos nuevamente en su próximo viaje!
Great tour by Maria. She is very passionate of Paris history and her tour was very informative and warm. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that Maria’s passion for Paris history made your tour informative and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to share your praise with her.
A great tour with Maria of a popular yet sometimes overlooked neighborhood of Paris. We covered more of Saint Germain than I expected which was a nice surprise. Sometimes with walking tours, I feel like you only really walk a block, but on this tour we actually traversed the neighborhood and saw a lot, which was perfect for me. I learned lots of fun facts that really help go beyond the surface of this wonderful part of Paris!
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed exploring Saint-Germain-des-Prés with Maria. It’s wonderful that you appreciated covering so much of the neighborhood and discovering its hidden corners and fun facts. We love showing guests the deeper stories behind Paris’s most charming areas, and we hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
It 'a nice tour different from the Latin quarters, very pleasant walk with highligths also on the various pastry shops in the area. RT, our guide, very nice, even extended the tour because we were very interested in his explanations, in addition to illustrating the neighborhood also provided us with a lot of information about Paris in general, appreciable! Recommended if you want to deepen your knowledge in this area :-)
RT was a great guide. Informative, friendly and interactive. We really enjoyed learning the history of this Parisian neighborhood. Also got some insider tips on places to eat in the area!
The walking tour experience was excellent , really interesting and informative . Maria , the tour guide was enthusiastic , friendly and professional . Highly recommended!
Maria was great. Excellent tour of the area. We learn about the area.i really liked the tour ! Definitely recommend to people
Great tour with RT! She is very knowledgeable of her neighborhood and knows all the good places. She made sure everyone was comfortable and even kept my teenagers engaged.
Beautiful moments in a very beautiful and inspiring part of Paris. RT know very well the neighborhood and her tips have been very useful and much appreciated.
Nice tour over a neighborhood with a lot of cultural history. Our tour guide RT gave us great insights about the area and the city. We really enjoyed it. Thanks RT!!