Paris: Latin Quarter St Germain Walking Tour with Cruise OP

Highlights

• Marvel at the beauty Notre-Dame Cathedral
• Discover La Sorbonne and the intellectual Paris trough the Latin Quarter
• Learn about the Roman era in Paris
• Embark on an insightfull journey in Saint-Germain on the path of Hemingway
• Stroll in the Luxembourg Gardens and admire the Medicis fountain

Description

During this 2 hours walking tour either in a small group or with just you in a private tour, your expert guide will let you take a look at the history of Paris, from its creation by the Gauls on the Ile de la Cité, to Notre-Dame Cathedral, the jewel of Gothic art (during its renovation we'll be staying outside).

Its meandering streets, adorned with delightful restaurants, cozy cafes, captivating bookstores, and eccentric boutiques offering a variety of treasures from antiques to vintage clothing, will captivate you in an instant. Come along with us and uncover both the hidden gems and the prominent landmarks of this enchanting district.
Follow your guide walking over the Roman city of Lutecia, which is still under your feet, and discover the thermal baths of Cluny. Your guide will make you travel in time taking you back to the Middle Ages, with its "pot-bellied" houses, La Sorbonne, the oldest university of the world, and of course the Latin Quarter where luminaries such as Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Pablo Picasso, and Modigliani found inspiration.
Continue your way with the Pantheon, of which the architecture is inspired by Agrippa’s Pantheon in Rome. It hosts tombs of personalities such as Victor Hugo, Pierre and Marie Curie, Josephine Baker…
Then, admire the Luxembourg gardens and the famous de Medicis fountain, your way will take you to Saint-Germain-des-prés neighborhood, where you will learn about the French Revolution in the famous alleyway where the guillotine was built!
Conclude your tour at the incredible Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church, with origins dating back to the 6th century. Your guide will evoke Hemingway and friends in front of Les Deux Magots at the very end of your tour.
You can also have the option of experiencing the magic of Paris like never before. A captivating sightseeing 1 hour boat tour on the most beautiful avenue in the city of lights, the iconic Seine River. With audio explanations available in 11 languages, get to see panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ile de la Cité where Paris was born, Les Invalides, where Napoleon rests, Musée d’Orsay, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde and Grand Palais all from the water passing under the most beautiful bridges of the Seine River.
Follow your guide to uncover all secrets of left bank, historical and cultural, lively and colorful…
Please note that this tour does NOT include entrance to the newly refurbished Notre Dame Cathedral as guided tours are not allowed before June 2025. Still, individual visits are possible with a free reservation on the Cathedral’s website.

Do keep in mind that entrance tickets are in high demand, reservation slots are opened 2 days prior to the entry date and everyday early in the morning for same day reservations.

Paris: Latin Quarter, Notre-Dame and St-Germain Walking Tour

Paris: Latin Quarter, St-Germain Tour and Seine River option

Paris: Latin Quarter, Notre-Dame Private Walking Tour