Essential Paris City Center Tour
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Come to fulfill your Paris dream by enjoying the city's best views. Discover how landmarks like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre reveal the city’s 2000-year history, its major characters & historical events.
What better way to fulfill your Paris dream than getting the best views of the city? Your tour guide reveals how the landmarks you see set the stage for the city’s 2000-year history and its major characters like Napoleón 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, art & architecture, 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.
Highlights: - Notre-Dame Cathedral. - Saint-Michel Fountain - Ile de la cite - Pont St. Michel - World War II. - Place Dauphine. - Pont Neuf. - Henry IV Equestrian Statue. - Louvre Museum and Pyramids. - Views of the Eiffel Tower. - Finishing at the beautiful Tuileries Gardens.
Meeting point
Saint Michel Fountain
Before you go
- Length
- About 2h 15min
- Languages
- Spanish, English
- Usual start times
- 10:30, 14:30 (Paris time)
- Coming up
- 104 departures in 3 months, 13 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 2h 15min.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Saint Michel Fountain. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Spanish and English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
104 departures are listed in the next three months, 13 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:30 and 14:30. Times are local to Paris.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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