Essential Paris Monuments and History Free Walking Tour

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on December 13, 2022

Get the most out of your stay in Paris! We are a small team of young, professional licensed guides with years of experience and a passion for storytelling, history, food and culture. From Montmartre to the Latin Quarter, we lead tours of every beautiful historic neighborhood of Paris, as well as inside the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles. With backgrounds in Art History, Theatre, Modern Languages, and all things Paris our mission is to share both the city’s rich and fascinating history as well as the lesser known tricks and hot spots so you can get the best out of your stay in Paris.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

See all the must-see buildings and hear the stories of the people who made Paris into the most beautiful city on earth.

  • Nôtre-Dame: from its gothic medieval origins to the recent fire
  • The Louvre museum: walk through the legendary courtyards as you learn about its iconic art (Mona Lisa) and history 
  • The Eiffel Tower with a view from the Seine River

The stories of the events and people that shaped France’s fame and identity
We will cover Paris’ fascinating and turbulent history: 

  • The French Revolution
  • Sun King Louis XIV
  • Napoléon Bonaparte

Starts from Place Saint Michel and ends by the Louvre.

Ask us for recommendations!

  • Restaurants
  • Neighborhoods 
  • Other tours and Day trips

Book this free walking tour of Paris if you want to see and understand the places and history that made Paris into the most beautiful, beloved city on earth!

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris, France
    Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris, France
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    Meet the guide at Place St Michel directly in front of the fountain. Your guide will carry a red umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Place Saint-Michel
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Notre Dame Cathedral
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Sainte Chapelle
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Pont Neuf
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Eiffel Tower

    View from Seine River

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Pont des Arts
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Cour Carrée
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Louvre Museum Pyramid
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Tuileries Garden

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Lena 28 Mar 2023
Strasbourg

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Travelled alone - Mar 2023
Participating in Harry's tour was a great pleasure. He was deeply interested in history and the effect it has on society. Harry shared many inspiring thoughts with us that still resonate with me till this day. Apart from the fascinating facts he shared, he also included a lot of humor which made the two hours feel like 10 minutes and I was sad the tour had to come to an end. If you read this Harry, all the best for the future. I would highly recommend this tour.
Justin 27 Mar 2023
Plymouth

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Travelled alone - Mar 2023
Dawie is fun guide. So much expressions and banters/jokes. Enjoyed this tour so much.
Karina 26 Mar 2023
London

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Travelled in group - Mar 2023
Amazing work! Had alot of fun!
Florian 24 Mar 2023

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
Harry was a delight and showed beautiful spots and provided useful insights for other topics around our Paris trip. Cheers!
Annika 17 Mar 2023

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2023
We had a fun time with Oliver. The tour was really insightful and we learned a lot about French history. We visited the most famous sights and Oliver had not only a lot of knowledge about all those places but fun and interesting stories to tell! We highly recommend the tour, if you want to get a broad impression on Paris.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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