Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Latin Quarter, 75005 Paris FranceMeet your private guide on Ile de la Cité to begin your Latin Quarter walking tour at Notre-Dame Cathedral.Then walk across the Seine and onto the Left Bank, into the Parisian neighborhood that both Hemingway and Fitzgerald, among other writers, once called home. From ancient Roman ruins to the backdrops for Woody Allen’s film Midnight in Paris, this tour takes you through the centuries that have shaped this historical and cultural district. Learn about its intellectual roots at the Sorbonne, or discuss the famous thinkers buried under the Panthéon’s majestic dome. Pal around with today’s literati as you browse the stacks at Shakespeare and Company bookstore, and then discover Luxembourg Garden (Jardin du Luxembourg), the most beautiful park for finding a bench and reading a few chapters. There’s no shortage of fascinating stories that your guide shares with you as you stroll along the cobbled streets of the Latin Quarter, each more charming than the last.Duration: 2 hours 30 minutesStop At: Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris FranceOnce at the meeting point, you will start your tour by exploring ile de la cite, the oldest settlement in Paris. Once known as Lutetia, this former Roman city was the predecessor of present-day Paris, from which the city grew outwards. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris FranceFrom here, you will see the infamous Notre-Dame Cathedral – the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural interest. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Fontaine Saint-Michel, 7 B Place Saint Michel, 75005 Paris FranceYou will then pass by the Saint-Michel fountain, a monumental fountain commissioned by Haussmann, under Napoleon III. It depicts the archangel Michael vanquishing the Devil, evoking thoughts of the battle between Good and Evil. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, 37 rue de la Bucherie Quartier Latin, 75005 Paris FranceNext we will head towards Shakespeare and Company, a bookstore unlike any other. Just minutes from Notre Dame, it is arguably one of the most famous bookshops in the world where literary types from the Beatnik Generation would find a home through the 1950s and 60s. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre, 1 rue Saint Julien le Pauvre, 75005 Paris FranceFollowing on, you will see the Melkite Greek Catholic parish church, Saint Julien le Pauvre, one of the city’s oldest religious buildings. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Eglise Saint-Severin, Rue des Pretres-St-Severin Quartier Latin, Paris FranceYou will also see the Roman Catholic church of Saint Séverin, one of the oldest churches that remains standing on the Left Bank and which continues to be used as a place of worship. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Musee De Cluny, 28 rue du Sommerard, 75005 Paris FranceAfter this, we will head towards the Musée de Cluny, also known as the National Museum of the Middle Ages. This museum is partially constructed on the the remnants of the third century Gallo-Roman baths and houses famous collections from the 1st to the 15th centuries.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: La Sorbonne, Paris FranceNext we will head towards the infamous Sorbonne University, a college that became the epicentre of knowledge. The history of the Sorbonne is closely linked to that of the creation of the French university. Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Place du Pantheon, 75005 Paris FranceWe will then head towards the Pantheon, a building originally built as a church dedicated to St Genevieve, but now functions as a secular mausoleum, containing the remains of notable French citizens such as Voltaire and Rousseau. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Luxembourg Gardens, Rue de Medicis Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris FranceWe will then go to the beautiful Luxembourg gardens, situated on the bo
Supplier Name
Babylon Tours LLC
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not wheelchair accessible,It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code),A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund,Stroller accessible,Near public transportation,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.,This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Face masks provided for travelers,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Social distancing enforced throughout experience,Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas,Gear/equipment sanitized between use,Guides required to regularly wash hands,Regular temperature checks for staff,Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival,Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Inclusions:
SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOUR,SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 8 GUESTS MAXIMUM,PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE,DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS,TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
Exclusions:
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi),Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL),This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair,Entry/Admission - Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris,Entry/Admission - Musee De Cluny
Eduardo was an amazing guide, breathing life into Paris’s history as we toured the Latin Quarter. He entertained our questions and related interesting stories throughout. He presented his considerable expertise as an art historian in a relatable way that we (and our 13 and 11 year-olds) really enjoyed.
Reviewed by: jpfeldmayer, 11/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
Excellent experience. Guide was engaging and insightful. Highly recommend for first-time Paris visitors.
Reviewed by: brandonpV9900GR, 11/03/2021 12:00:00 AM
Loved the tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable, and was a delight! She shared so many interesting historical details that we would never have known. She has a very kind and gracious personality, and gave us great advice for where to go next!
Reviewed by: 138susieb, 08/31/2021 12:00:00 AM
Really, the most memorable experience was the one provided by Alex, our guide. His knowledge was impressive, but above all, he spoke to us as an experienced tour guide without ego or arrogance. He was super friendly and made it easy on us to ask lots of questions, even if we thought "this might be a stupid question"...
He took us to all the sights promised on the itinerary and provided thoughtful and interesting information on the history, architecture and context behind what we were seeing. Highly recommend this tour, esp for Paris first-timers and esp if you get Alex as your guide.
Reviewed by: Noah_K, 07/12/2021 12:00:00 AM
Best part of our trip! Our guide was extremely knowledgable and passionate about his topic. Thank you!!
Reviewed by: Jill F, 04/04/2020 12:00:00 AM