Experience Paris's Left Bank, including the Panthéon, the Luxembourg Gardens, and Notre-Dame Cathedral!

Free walking tour in October 2026: Quai Saint-Michel, Jardin du Luxembourg and more.

2 hours

Description

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Paris’s Left Bank! Starting at the home of France's most illustrious, passing through the city’s most iconic park and finishing at the immortal cathedral, we’ll encounter every aspect of Parisian life as we tour the south of the city!

I'm your native English-speaking guide Ben! I love this city, because there are treasures to be found in every area of interest: art, architecture, literature, cinema, fashion, history, sport, cuisine, and more!

• We’ll start at the Panthéon, the temple to France’s most illustrious heroes, including Marie Skłodowska-Curie, Victor Hugo, Simone Veil, Voltaire, and Louis Braille!

• Next, my favourite park in the city: the Luxembourg Gardens!

• Marvel at the French Senate, the upper house of national parliament!

• Tour the Saint-Sulpice church, a Baroque masterpiece!

• Take in the Left Bank's most famous street, the Boulevard Saint-Germain!

• Meet the city's famous book-sellers, or bouquinistes, as they ply their wares along the Quai Saint-Michel along the River Seine!

• Relax your mind at the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore!

• Finally, we’ll finish the tour at the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral!

I love this city and I'm super excited to have you on my tour – this is the most enthusiastic walking tour in town!

Guide: Ben

PRO

Guiding since 2024

I'm from Perth in Western Australia, and I'm living in my dream city of Paris, living my best life!

7 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:The PanthéonWe will meet your guide Ben at the Place du Panthéon, right in front of the building! Ben will be holding a red umbrella and wearing a T-shirt which reads 'Raconteur Paris Walking Tours'! To reach the Panthéon by public transport, several options are available: By metro Line 10 - Maubert-Mutualité station Line 7 - Place Monge station By RER Line B - Luxembourg station By Bus: Routes 89, 84, 75 and 24 all stop near the monument. Get in touch with Ben via GuruWalk if you have any trouble finding your way there!Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Luxembourg Gardens

2

Outside visit

French Senate

3

Outside visit

Saint-Sulpice Church

7 stops

2 hours

Meeting point:The PanthéonWe will meet your guide Ben at the Place du Panthéon, right in front of the building! Ben will be holding a red umbrella and wearing a T-shirt which reads 'Raconteur Paris Walking Tours'! To reach the Panthéon by public transport, several options are available: By metro Line 10 - Maubert-Mutualité station Line 7 - Place Monge station By RER Line B - Luxembourg station By Bus: Routes 89, 84, 75 and 24 all stop near the monument. Get in touch with Ben via GuruWalk if you have any trouble finding your way there!Open in Google Maps →

1

Outside visit

Luxembourg Gardens

2

Outside visit

French Senate

3

Outside visit

Saint-Sulpice Church

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 10 people.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 1 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.