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Free tour about the HISTORY of Paris and its inhabitants with a local

Duration: 1h and 45min
Languages: Spanish, French
Guru: Samy
Registered on August 25, 2023

Parisian passionate about history, after 3 years in Spain I returned to work in my city as a teacher and local guide. The history of Paris and the way of life of its inhabitants must be known! :D

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

"Lutetia is an island on the Seine River populated by the Parisis. " Julius Caesar -50 BC
We will start in the "Latin" neighborhood on Saint-Jacques Street (the oldest and largest in old Paris (Lutetia). I will tell you the history of the city and its inhabitants. We will also talk about construction, destruction, civil war and revolution.

  1. Do you know that Paris was an island?
  2. Why is Paris 6 times smaller than Madrid and 12 times smaller than Rome?
  3. Why is it less populated today than a century ago?
  4. Why are we Parisians revolutionaries and hate the English so much?
  5. Did you know that the Vikings invaded and sacked Paris four times?


We will travel in time as we visit in this order:

  • Le Panthéon (START OF THE TOUR)
  • Sorbonne
  • Quartier Latin
  • Les thermes (vestige of Lutetia)
  • Ile de la cité
  • Notre Dame (is under construction)
  • Pont neuf
  • Louvre Museum (END OF THE TOUR)

AND many other things... :D

Approximate duration 2 hours.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    19bis Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, F...
    19bis Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France
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    I will be in front of the hotel of great men, on the stones that are benches.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Place du Pantheon
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Faculte des Lettres - Sorbonne University
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Saint Michel Notre Dame
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Isla de la Cite
  • 5
    Outside visit
    New bridge
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Louvre Museum

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

18 ratings
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4.94
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5.0
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4.94
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4.88
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Miguel 28 Apr 2024
Rosario

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Travelled in family - Apr 2024
Un recorrido genial! Samy es excelente, me conto historias de Paris que no conocia y me ayudo para hacer mas agradable mi estadia. Merci :)
Samuel 10 Apr 2024
Asuncion

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Muy buen tour y muy buen guía . Lo recomiendo
Martina 10 Apr 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
A pesar de haber venido otras veces a esta ciudad, Samy ha hecho que sea la más especial. Mucha información histórica mezclada con mucho humor.
Amanda 23 Mar 2024
Lima

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Travelled in couple - Mar 2024
Nos encanto! Paris es une ciudad hermosa con mucha historia. Visitarla con un parisino fue increíble! Muchas gracias Samy ☺️ Au revoir jaja
Nico 13 Mar 2024
Adeje

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Travelled in family - Mar 2024
MARAVILLOSO TOUR CON UN GUIA...SAMY...CON UN CONOCIMIENTO HISTÓRICO ALTÍSIMO Y ALGO MUY IMPORTANTE ES QUE SE SIGUE INFORMANDO PARA TENERLA ACTUALIZADA. Y DE UNA FORMA DIVERTIDÍSIMA. GENIAL!!! Merci Samy !
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non 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 3 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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