Top Paris Literary Tours

Private Walking Tour Hemingway Paris

Discover the beauty of the Orangerie Museum with a private guided tour that highlights Monet’s Water Lilies and the contemporary works of David Claerbout. Begin by exploring Monet's iconic masterpieces in their designed space, before delving into the Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection featuring artists like Cézanne and Picasso. This tour allows for a personalized experience tailored to your interests, ensuring an engaging exploration of both Impressionist and modern art. - Private tour duration of 2 hours, focusing on Impressionism and modern art - Explore Claude Monet's full Water Lilies cycle and contemporary exhibitions - Access to the David Claerbout exhibition, encouraging new perspectives on art - Flexible itinerary and insights from an expert guide tailored to your preferences Monet’s Water Lilies, Modern Icons & the New David Claerbout Exhibition - Monet’s Water Lilies and the birth of modern artistic icons

from $355

Per group

Orangerie Museum Private Tour with Tickets and Private Guide

Orangerie Museum Private Tour with Tickets and Private Guide

You could read *A Moveable Feast*, Ernest Hemingway’s 1964 memoir about Paris. But there’s nothing like experiencing the famous writer's Parisian haunts yourself. Ideal for literary aficionados, this small-group walking tour delves deep into the Lost generation. Explore the Left Bank on foot, discovering places where Hemingway (and other luminaries like James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, and F. Scott Fitzgerald) once lived and worked, with archival photos to bring lost literary histories to life.

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from $178

Hemingway at home in his Paris flat, looking the Bohemian author

Hemingway in Paris - Small Group Walking Tour

4.9

(47)

from $119

Delve into the rich intellectual legacy of Paris on a guided walking tour that highlights the thoughts of renowned philosophers. Begin at Shakespeare & Company, where Simone de Beauvoir's feminist and existential ideas reshaped modern thought. Stroll through the Latin Quarter, absorbing the vibrant atmosphere that once inspired countless thinkers. At Notre-Dame, explore René Descartes’ arguments for God's existence, and on Île de la Cité, discover Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s revolutionary ideas. Conclude by discussing the impact of Condorcet and Voltaire on contemporary democracy and human rights amidst historical landmarks. - Engage with the intellectual history of Paris through its iconic sites - Visit significant locations linked to philosophers like Rousseau and Descartes - Enjoy a leisurely walk through the picturesque Latin Quarter - Expert guide shares insights on how Enlightenment ideas shape our world today

Paris and The Philosophers Tour Explore Intellectual Heritage

Paris and The Philosophers Tour Explore Intellectual Heritage

Immerse yourself in the garden-like atmosphere and unique history of Paris' Père Lachaise Cemetery—and learn more than you would if exploring independently—on this private or small-group walking tour. Follow your guide to the graves of luminaries like Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Jean-Paul Sartre, and others, and learn more about the other remarkable personalities who lay buried within the beautiful stone walls.

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from $89

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

(75)

from $65

Louvre Museum Guided Tour

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Left Bank and discover the ‘Lost Generation’ of artists, writers, and jazz musicians who flocked to Paris between the two World Wars. See cafes and residences where the artists gathered, worked, and lived, including the likes of Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, James Joyce, William Faulkner, and Ezra Pound. Note that the bohemian Left Bank of the 1920s and 30s now is largely populated by high-end establishments.

4.1

(272)

from $119

Portrait of Scott and Zelda by Alfred Cheney Johnston, 1923

Paris 1920: Lost Generation Writers of the Left Bank (Small Group Walking Tour)

4.7

(35)

from $119

Allen Ginsberg, William S. Burroughs, Gregory Corso, and other Beat poets spent time in Paris during the ’50s and ’60s. Follow in their footsteps on this informative small-group walking tour with an itinerary you definitely won’t find in the guidebooks. Learn about their work as you visit the site of the Beat Hotel, Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, plus many of the cafés, jazz clubs, and bookshops where they hung out.

The Beat Generation in Paris Walking Tour

from $119

Paris Literature Walk : Hemingway and Friends

Walking through Literary Paris with Toorers

Experience culture and art through the ages with a guided tour of Paris’s Louvre Museum. Discover many of the museum's best-known collection highlights while your guide shares stories about the artworks and discusses the museum's long history—leave the brochure at home, your guide has better stories to share. Choose from a standard group, small-group, private, or self-guided express tour to fit your budget and schedule.

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from $474

Per group

Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

Louvre Museum Masterpieces Guided Tour with Access

4.5

(13,210)

from $76

Louvre Highlights & Mona Lisa Tour with Seine Cruise Ticket

Eiffel Tower Access Tour to 2nd Floor with Summit Option by Lift

4.8

(56)

from $178

Special Offer

This self-guided audio tour is about the life and times of Poland's greatest king, Jan III Sobieski. This man of legend, talent, and virtue was a warrior, statesman, and patron of the arts who sought peace. However, he was not afraid to lead in war. Over the course of 60 minutes, you will explore the Wilanów Palace complex to hear about the palace's history, symbolism, landscape, and the legendary battle which established Sobieski as a heroic figure throughout Europe.

Hemingway’s Paris: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

from $20

Paris Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off Tour with Optional River Cruise

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

3.9

(6,915)

from $46

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

Ensure a memorable night out in Paris—and combine your sightseeing with a gourmet meal—aboard a luxurious dinner cruise along the Seine River. Float past the city’s famed monuments, such as the Louvre and Notre Dame, and admire the beauty of the Seine's UNESCO-listed riverbanks. Meanwhile, enjoy a gourmet, 3-4-course meal (depending on the menu selected), plus live musical entertainment.

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

Paris Seine River Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

4.4

(7,385)

from $148

Paris Tootbus Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour (Optional Cruise)

4.0

(3,568)

from $27

Unearth the secrets of Paris' largest and most famous cemetery on a small-group walking tour of Père Lachaise. Instead of navigating the maze of a cemetery on your own, follow your guide to the final resting places of luminaries including Jim Morrison, Edith Piaf, Chopin, and Oscar Wilde. With a group size limited to 10, you'll enjoy amore intimate and respectful experience at this hallowed landmark.

3.7

(3,171)

from $44

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour Semi Private 12ppl Max

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Walking Tour Semi Private 12ppl Max

(55)

from $65

Looking for a tour to take you off the beaten Paris path? This self-guided audio experience takes you strolling through the Belleville and Ménilmontant neighbourhoods. Learn the art of flânerie (city wandering) from a French literature scholar and learn all about the history and culture of these lesser-traveled areas. And with lifetime access to the tour, you can revisit it whenever you want.

Flâneurs of Belleville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Neighbourhood's Art

Flâneurs of Belleville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Neighbourhood's Art

30 to 45 minutes

4.5

from $10

Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

3.7

(3,253)

from $77

Likely to Sell Out

Normandy D-Day Beaches and American Cemetery Day Trip from Paris

13 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(2,725)

from $109

Louvre Private Tour with Entry Ticket

4.9

(30)

from $436

Step into the world’s most famous museum with ease - and meet its most iconic masterpiece without the stress. This 1-hour hosted visit is designed for travelers who want to see the Mona Lisa efficiently and with deep insights. With reserved entry, you’ll skip the long lines and enter the Louvre Museum alongside a licensed guide who brings Leonardo da Vinci’s legendary painting to life. Learn the fascinating history, secrets, and stories behind the Mona Lisa, then be personally escorted straight to her - no guesswork, no wandering. After your hosted visit, you’re free to continue exploring the Mona Lisa and the Louvre at your own pace. Highlights • Guaranteed access to the Mona Lisa with a licensed guide • Learn the history, mystery, and cultural impact of the world’s most famous painting • Skip-the-line reserved entry to the Louvre • Ideal for first-time visitors and short stays

Louvre Museum Walking Tour (Small Group)

Louvre Museum Walking Tour (Small Group)

1 hourFree Cancellation

Louvre Museum Guided Tour with Orsay Museum Ticket Option

from $141

Likely to Sell Out

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

3.8

(4,629)

from $58

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Louvre Highlights & Mona Lisa Tour with Seine Cruise Ticket

Karen_B, Aug 2026

🎨 Art, History & a Mona Lisa Smile

My Louvre Highlights tour with Seean was one of the best experiences of our trip. His passion for art, history, and engineering was contagious, and he had an incredible way of making each masterpiece feel personal and relevant. He somehow managed to make centuries-old paintings and sculptures fascinating—even for those of us who didn’t major in art history! And yes, we finally understood why everyone crowds around the Mona Lisa. 😊 Thank you, Seean, for a perfect half-day filled with stories, insights, and plenty of “I never knew that!” moments. I left with a much deeper appreciation for the Louvre and memories I’ll never forget. Highly recommend!

Pere Lachaise Cemetery Paris Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Snezana, Apr 2026

Hugo Makes It Truly Special

Absolutely wonderful tour. Hugo was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, and charismatic - truly the best! He never rushed us and brought Père Lachaise to life with fascinating stories about the people buried there. It was engaging, memorable, and easily one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. Highly recommend.

Hemingway in Paris - Small Group Walking Tour

Justin_W, Mar 2026

Great time with Ellen and Ernest!

A wonderful tour! Ellen is so very knowledgeable on not onlyHemingway, but also the entirety of the Lost Generation and Paris in general. Set up in presentation style, with a walking tour to accompany, you really are able to picture Hemingways life, as well as the vibrancy and pace of the quarter in the time. I’m an avid Hemingway fan and reader and was enthralled from start to finish, my wife has a passive interest but Ellen made it so interesting even she was absorbed by the story and the sites. Ellen is a wonderful guide, and her more than thirty years in Paris really shine on a walking tour. She is knowledgeable on just about everything of note, moves through Paris with ease that helps a new traveler to Paris adjust, and is friendly and pleasant to spend a day with. I recommend this tour thoroughly!

Paris 1920: Lost Generation Writers of the Left Bank (Small Group Walking Tour)

Will_G, Jan 2026

If you’re into La Génération Perdue in Paris, you’ll enjoy this tour

Re the Losr Generation tour: Enjoyed the tour very much. Ellen is quite knowledgeable of the subject and provided a lot of context and background to fit the various writers and their places in the Parisian literary world at the time. Plenty of time was provided to help soak things in. We even ended with Cocktail Time at Le Select!