Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)
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Paris, France
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Discover the City of Light when you book this tip-based walking tour of Paris. Stroll along the Île de la Cité and the Seine river, uncovering secrets behind landmarks like Notre Dame, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Learn about Paris's 2,000-year history, including tales of Napoleon, Gustave Eiffel, the French Revolution and World War II, all while enjoying stunning views of the city.
- Discover the city center of Paris on this tip-based walking tour
- Learn about the French Revolution and France's most important historical figures
- Wander past the city’s iconic landmarks and learn about their history
- Get insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
What's Included
- Paris City Center Walking Tour
- Expert Guide
- TIPS ACCEPTED ONLY VIA CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS & ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS. VAT is added to contributions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Fontaine Saint-MichelPl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris, France
Look for the BRIGHT GREEN UMBRELLA on Place Saint Michel! Metro Line 4 - Station: St. Michel Exit: 3 Contact - WhatsApp only: +33 6 44 09 96 67 for the 10:30am Tour. For the 2:30pm Tour +33 6 29 44 08 29
End point
- Tuileries Garden75001 Paris, France
Itinerary
1
Ile de la Cite
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Fontaine Saint-Michel
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Pont Saint-Michel
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Place Dauphine
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Statue equestre d'Henri IV
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Pont Neuf
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Louvre Museum
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Jardin des Tuileries
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Eiffel Tower
12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 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
5.0
based on 1,493 reviews
Karen_M, Apr 2026
The tour guide didn’t hold my interest and only shared information that is generally known. The tour guide tried to be humorous but the jokes fell flat.
Susan_C, Apr 2026
Very knowledgeable and informative tour! Alberto was very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this walking tour.
Samantha_W, Apr 2026
Brilliant tour from Alberto well worth booking
Really knowledgeable guide with loads of energy. Don’t hesitate
Flannan_G, Apr 2026
It was an excellent walking tour of Paris and the guide was very knowledgeable, entertaining and obliging.
Jordan_N, Apr 2026
Alistair was an excellent and entertaining tour guide. He was knowledgeable, and patient when answering all questions. His background in both history and theatre shine through.
MuraliMohan_R, Mar 2026
Good start and end locations but quite odd bit of unnecessary details. It could have been a lot more relatable and current. Runs late. Cash not accepted.
Hanne_A, Mar 2026
Good pace for a large group, no one was struggling to keep up. Ezrah was very friendly and personable. He connected with everyone in the group and made it fun for all.
victoria_w, Mar 2026
Brilliant tour, Francesca was fun engaging and very knowledgeable ..
Great walking around beautiful Paris and learnt alot
Linda_S, Mar 2026
It was fun and informative! It really helped get the layout of the city and appreciate its history and culture more. Our guide Keara was amazing!
irma_g, Mar 2026
We cannot speak highly enough of Keara! She was an amazing tour guide! We had so much fun and she was so knowledgeable about Paris. This was one of our best experiences in Paris.
Ashley_B, Mar 2026
My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Chiara today. She was informative and witty and knowledgeable. The time flew by and we learned so much. This is a great way to see some sites and get some history at the same time.
Rayna_K, Feb 2026
Amazing tour, learned so much in under three hours. Sanna, our tour guide was informative and charismatic! 10/10 experience
Cathal_H, Feb 2026
Francesca was our guide. She was energetic, fun, gave a very informative and enjoyable tour. Highly recommended.
Sophy_A, Feb 2026
Kiara took us to see the basics of the city to get photos of the outside of well known landmarks. She was funny and informative. It helps to get your bearings of a city with a walking tour before adventuring on your own.
Stephanie_a, Feb 2026
Ezra was a fab guide very knowledgeable and funny.. very approachable very entertaining.. great day was had by all
Debbie_G, Feb 2026
Excellent! Very interesting, informative and fun! Learned a lot. Guide was great! Would love to have these in more areas of Paris as well.
Alvin_X, Jan 2026
Speaks very good English( of course he's an American). Good knowledge.
Approachable.
Reads the group well.
Brian_K, Jan 2026
Great stories about Paris. Nice pace. Perfectly-timed stop for a coffee and croissant. Learned why the streets and buildings in Paris look like they do.
Helen_W, Dec 2025
We had Bruce as our guide. His knowledge of the city and its history was great. His English and the microphone to boost sound in busy areas worked well and we heard everything. There was actually less walking than we expected but even on a very cold day it was an enjoyable way to spend 2 and abit hours. Even 2 teen girls enjoyed it, would recommend.
Jon_F, Dec 2025
On a cold, wet Saturday morning, the prospect of wandering around Paris for a couple of hours didn't seem that appealing, but having booked it, we turned up anyway. Alberto made us feel very welcome, and soon his infectious enthusiasm and in depth knowledge seemed to make the time fly by. It was a great introduction to the major sites of Central Paris, and we hardly noticed the rain. Well worth it.
Paul_G, Dec 2025
Our tour leader, Ezra, was very friendly, welcoming and informative. His tour extended beyond the strict limits of the time allotted, to allow for questions and conversation.
An outstanding experience!
Ali_C, Dec 2025
We were in a group with Sanna as our guide and she was fantastic! She did such a good job of explaining the history of the places we walked in an easily understandable way! She was so engaging and answered all of our questions. The tour itself is a lot of walking, but it is so worth it with how much you learn and see. I would suggest using the restroom before your tour, since we didn’t ever have a good place to take a bathroom break until the end near the Louvre. Highly recommend this tour and Sanna as a guide!
Erlyn_D, Nov 2025
The tourist guide Alberto is very knowledgeable. I recommend this walking trip especially if you have a very limited time in Paris.
JosephJ_A, Nov 2025
Kiara was great. Very knowledgeable and funny. The two and a quarter hour tour went quickly. She made sure to answer all questions.
Traci_M, Oct 2025
Lots of great storytelling and bringing history to life in an engaging way. Kid-friendly too! Would recommend.
Coleen_v, Oct 2025
Michael was very knowledgeable, and friendly. He made our tour fun, and informative. Would have loved to take another tour with him! Mom, Marie, he is an absolute pleasure, merci!
Frank_S, Oct 2025
The tour was very lengthy, much more than typical walking tours. We were out for approximately 2.5 hours. There were some longer explanations about the area we were in than others, be prepared to walk and to stand for extended periods of time. Our tour guide, Sanna, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the content. You don’t end at the same point you start so be prepared for making your way home a different way. We ended this particular tour at the Louvre.
Cesare_V, Oct 2025
Flawless, informative and efficiently organized by Alberto our tour guide.
He added stories and jokes along the way and made the tour even more enjoyable than expected
athena_F, Sep 2025
This tour was truly exceptional—far beyond what we anticipated. The meeting point was easy to find thanks to clear directions, and everything kicked off right on schedule. Our guide, Sanna, was incredibly captivating, weaving the history of Paris into vivid stories that brought the city to life. Having experienced numerous tours across different countries, I can confidently say this was one of the very best. Sanna used a microphone, ensuring everyone in our group of 22 could hear clearly. While there is some walking involved, it's a gentle pace over flat terrain—very manageable. A wonderful and memorable introduction to Paris.
Robert_T, Sep 2025
Great morning tour. Alberto knew all the necessary french history, and new how to deliver the talk.
Probably the most experienced guide we have used.
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