Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)
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Paris, France
- 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the City of Light when you book this pay-as-you-wish 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 1,715 reviews
Carolyn_K, Jul 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed our city center walking tour with Alberto! He was engaging and a great storyteller. We learned a lot about so many Parisian sights!
Sara_H, Jul 2026
Great walking tour! We learned so much about the history and all the stories of Paris with Nancy! So fun to do.
cordula_p, Jul 2026
This was a fun, informative way to begin our trip to Paris. Saw some of the major sights, got an insight into the history of the city. Throughly enjoyed our guide, Daniel, who spoke excellent English, had lots of tidbits of knowledge to share and a great sense of humor. Many thanks, can recommend.
Moira_S, Jun 2026
Really friendly informative and interesting guide. She took account of the boiling heat and I think we all really enjoyed the tour. Would definitely recommend it.
Jignanshu_G, Jun 2026
The guided tour by Francesca was very good. We covered most relevant aspects of the monuments. It is a bit of a long walk (being a 3 hour tour !), but a good way to get oriented with central Paris and its key destinations.
Gavin_H, Jun 2026
Francesca did a great job keeping it fun and knowledgeable. We all learned a lot! The history went pretty deep which we appreciated.
Mujib_A, Jun 2026
Professional informative walking tour with lots of interesting facts and humour thrown in for good measure, would highly recommend for anyone who wants a quick highlights tour of Paris
Anna_J, Jun 2026
Alister was an excellent tour guide! A great voice made for the profession. He was very professional and knowledgeable about history and was a pleasure to listen too. Highly recommend the tour!
Anna
USA
Aureen_S, Jun 2026
I had a wonderful time walking around Paris with Sanna as our tour guide. She knows so much about the history behind the landmarks we visited and shared it in a way that was fun and easy to follow.
We walked from about 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. It was a fairly long walk, but Sanna made sure we had chances to rest our feet along the way. She also shared lots of interesting stories about France—definitely nothing boring!
I actually booked this tour because a friend of mine, who loves history, highly recommended it after taking it years ago. I'm so glad I listened. My teenage son came with me, and he was completely engaged and all ears whenever Sanna was talking, which says a lot!
We enjoyed the tour so much that we immediately booked another walking tour with the same company, and we were thrilled to find out that Sanna would be our guide again. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Paris.
alan_b, Jun 2026
Very knowledgeable and interesting tit bits added to the ganeral overview
Have been on many tours. This was one of the best
Stephen_S, Jun 2026
Daniel was a great tour guide in all respects. Highly recommend. Very in depth knowledge, excellent communication skills, great sense of humour.
Stan_B, Jun 2026
Excellent tour, excellent guide, very knowledgeable and very articulate
My wife and I are tour guides at a presidential Library and appreciate the extra care our guide, Sarah performed
Jo_M, May 2026
Informative, informal and relaxed tour of Paris centre. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgable and entertaining in bringing history and facts to life.
Sowmya_T, May 2026
This was a wonderful walking tour, it was easy to hear and engage with our guide, Saana, who brought Paris to life with captivating storytelling. Our children were absolutely mesmerized, listening intently throughout—a testament to her engaging narration and genuine passion for the subject.
Saana's knowledge of history was impressive, and the fascinating tales told appealed to both adults and children alike.
Even though there are no head sets, it was easy to hear as she has speaker.
We would absolutely recommend this tour to know knowledge about various historical buildings in Paris.
Delphine_C, May 2026
We had a wonderful time touring Paris with Alister! The walking tour was informative, engaging, and full of fun historical facts and stories that really brought the city to life. We especially loved seeing Notre Dame and exploring several beautiful areas of Paris along the way. Alister was knowledgeable, funny, and kept the group entertained throughout the tour. Despite the heat, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and the midway water stop was such a thoughtful and appreciated touch.
Terri_W, May 2026
Our guide Sanna was very knowledgeable and well spoken. She made sites interesting. The tour was a bit long for us and my husband has some difficulty keeping up with the walking.
Anne_L, Apr 2026
Top expérience with a very knowledgeable guide. Interesting stories about Paris and the different monuments and places we were passing.
Cristina_S, Apr 2026
Alasdair is highly recommended, we had a colourful, informative and fun walking tour of Paris! Thank you
Vince_T, Apr 2026
I enjoyed the walk very much and learning Paris history and monuments were worth the time. Guide was knowledgeable and kept our interest.
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.
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