Paris - Historic City Center Walking Tour

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Paris, France

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

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Overview

Explore the historic heart of Paris and discover many of the city’s star attractions on a walking tour led by a certified guide. Hear about the French Revolution, Baron Haussmann’s reconstruction of Paris, and more, as you see sights like Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, the Tuileries Garden, and the Pont Neuf bridge. Opt for a small-group discovery or upgrade to a private tour.

Discover the Île de la Cité and surrounds on an intimate walking tour
Hear the story of Notre-Dame Cathedral, from 1163 to the fire and beyond
Guide provides recommendations for restaurants, activities, and more
Upgrade for a private tour, with a guide just for your group

What's Included

Certified Expert Guide
Private Walking Tour

Gratuities
The Tour Does NOT Include Pick-UP or Drop-OFF of Guests

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cité
75004 Paris, France
Your Guide will have a white StellarTours badge with a Blue Star on it. Meet your guide right outside the metro station "Cité" on line 4.

End point

Tuileries Garden
75001 Paris, France
The tour ends very close to public transportation. (Metro, bus & bike stations)

Itinerary

Ile de la Cite

12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

14 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fontaine Saint-Michel

12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont Saint-Michel

12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place Dauphine (Pass By)

Statue equestre d'Henri IV

13 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pont Neuf

12 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louvre Museum

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tuileries Garden (Pass By)

Eiffel Tower

15 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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 134 reviews

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Highly recommend!

Emma_T, Sep 2025

Michael was our guide. His vibrant personality was a bonus to his knowledge of Parisian and French history. A fantastic tour! Highly recommend!

Great History lesson

cstconnie, Jul 2025

Daniel was a wealth of knowledge. Enjoy the hidden jem of a bookstore. Great lunch recommendation too!

Must do for Intro to Paris!

istimach, Jun 2024

Alberto was very knowledgable and very friendly. He also was easy to understand (English lang.) and very energetic.

Best of Paris

Judy_S, May 2024

It was an amazing tour. Our guide was probably the best guide I’ve ever experienced anywhere. She was extremely well versed in Paris history. Enjoyed the background information on all the sites we visited. I would definitely recommend the tour.