Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour

Recommended by 94% of travelers

Paris, France

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Don't waste time getting lost in Paris. This introductory walking tour with a local expert covers the essential landmarks—like Notre Dame, the Louvre, Sainte Chapelle—while sharing captivating history from Napoleon to WWII. It’s a perfect outing for first-time visitors to get oriented and budget-conscious travelers who want to know more about the City of Light.

Explore Paris with a local, seeing the city through their eyes
Snap photos of the Louvre, Pont Neuf, and more famous landmarks
Hear stories of the city's past and present, from architecture to food
Get tips, intel, and recommendations for the rest of your trip

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Place Saint-Michel
Pl. Saint-Michel, Paris, France
The tour starts by the fountain on Place Saint-Michel (metro line 4 - exit 3)

End point

V86M+P5 Paris
V86M+P52 Paris, France
The tour ends in Le Jardin des Tuileries, right next the Arch

Start time
.11:00 am

Itinerary

Rue de la Huchette

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Pont Neuf

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont des Arts

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louvre Museum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Jardin des Tuileries

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 53 reviews

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Good experience

Isabel_I, May 2026

It’s very good to begin with your trip to Paris. The tour guide was very friendly and kind, and the highlights were great

Response from Host, Jul 2026

What a lovely way to begin your Paris adventure! It’s great to hear that you enjoyed the highlights and had a good start to your time in the city. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, and we hope you continue making wonderful memories in Paris! Warm regards, Tricia | SANDEMANs Team

Keara is was funny and...

Eunsung_H, Apr 2025

Keara is was funny and knowledgeable. Shes from the US so native speaker without accent. Got to visit many places

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Keara and found her both funny and knowledgeable. It's great to know you appreciated her clear storytelling and that you were able to see so many of Paris's highlights during the tour. Kind regards, Karla M SANDEMANs Team

Best tour guide ever!

Heather_T, Mar 2025

Very very informative, but better than that, Keara was the most fun I’ve had with a tour guide, and I’ve been on a lot of tours. And she can handle the random questions thrown at her! So much fun!!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for such a fantastic review, Heather! We’re thrilled to hear that Keara made your Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour such a fun and memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed not only her knowledge and informative commentary, but also her ability to handle all those unexpected questions along the way! A great walking tour is always better when there’s plenty of curiosity, conversation, and a good sense of humour. We’re so glad Keara stood out among the many tours you’ve taken. Thank you for joining us and for sharing your recommendation! Karla | SANDEMANs Team

Great Tour - highly recommend!

Melissa_A, Jan 2025

Ezra was knowledgeable and funny. Even though I had visited and toured Paris before, I learned a lot of new things. I highly recommend this tour with Ezra!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Melissa! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour with Ezra. It’s especially great to know that even after having visited and toured Paris before, you still discovered plenty of new and interesting things. Ezra’s combination of knowledge and humour clearly made the experience both informative and enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation! We hope to welcome you back to Paris for another SANDEMANs tour in the future. Karla | SANDEMANs Team

Great tour in English...

Natasha_W, Dec 2024

Great tour in English seeing some sights and hearing some history . Easy to find location. Keara was charismatic and made the tour more interesting

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your lovely review, Natasha! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Paris with us on the Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour. It’s great to know that the tour was easy to find and gave you the chance to see some of Paris’s highlights while learning more about the city’s history. We’re especially happy that Keara’s charismatic personality made the experience even more interesting and enjoyable. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another SANDEMANs tour in Paris! Karla | SANDEMANs Team

Great tour with amazing tour guide

Maria_H, Sep 2024

Harry was such an amazing tour guide! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, kind and charismatic! My daughter and I enjoyed the tour so much! Highly recommend it to anyone.

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