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Paris Old Town Highlights Guided Walking Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Meet your guide in front of the Artclub Gallery (under the arches) at 172 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour..

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Overview

Discover the historical, cultural, and artistic highlights of the City of Lights.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Old Town Highlights
Book this Old Town tour of Paris to see highlights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Lovre, Conciergerie, Pont Neuf, and more.

3-hour: Old Town & Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Book this Old Town tour of Paris to see highlights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Lovre, Conciergerie, Pont Neuf, and more.

4-hour: Old Town, Saint-Germain & Pantheon
Book this Old Town tour of Paris to visit Pantheon and the Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois and see highlights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral, Lovre, Pont Neuf, and more.

6-hour: Old Town, Saint-Germain, Pantheon & Eiffel Tower
Book this Old Town tour of Paris to visit Arc de Triomphe, Pantheon and the Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois and see highlights such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Lovre.

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What's Included

✓ Included

(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Timed tickets to Arc de Triomphe (6-hour tour only)
Timed tickets to Pantheon (4 and 6-hour tour only)
Free entry to the Church Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois (3, 4 and 6-hour tours only)
One-way public transport tickets (6-hour tour only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Private Walking Tour of Paris Old Town with Pantheon and Arc de Triomphe

✗ Not Included

Free entry to the Church Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois (in 2-hour option)
Timed tickets to Pantheon (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Timed tickets to Arc de Triomphe (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)
One-way public transport tickets (in 2, 3 and 4-hour options)

Itinerary

Stop 1

Meet your guide In front of the Fontaine du Châtelet, 2 Place du Châtelet, 75001 Paris, France

Stop 2

Your tour begins at the courtyard of the monumental Hôtel de Ville, a historic public square that witnessed important historic events like the Liberation of Paris in 1944.

Stop 3

Nearby you will also find a monument to the changing status quo during the French Revolution - the towering Saint-Jacques Tower.

Stop 4

Follow your Private Guide to Ile de la Cité to hear the story of the city’s origin and enjoy the views over Seine River.

Stop 5

On this small island you will find one of the most prominent symbols of Paris - the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral. You will also learn the story of Marie-Antoinette, who was a prisoner at the 14th-century royal palace Conciergerie.

Stop 6

Another point of interest will be Pont Neuf, which is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine. .

Stop 7

See more attractions and learn more about the City of Lights. During this extended tour you will visit Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois to admire its striking Renaissance stained-glass windows and hear the legend of St Denis, the beheaded bishop of Paris in 250.

Stop 8

You will also have a chance to hear the story of the Louvre Palace, from a royal residence to the world’s largest museum. Take a walk through the palace’s inner courtyards and see the famous glass Pyramid of Louvre by I. M. Pei and Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel. Visit Louvre, the largest art museum in the world. It is the most visited museum in the world, so for your convenience, we provide skip-the-line tickets to beat the crowds. Your Private Guide will take you on a journey through the history of art, from Ancient Egypt to Italian Renaissance and beyond. Enjoy a special sightseeing route that covers the most important masterpieces of the Louvre collection, including the Monument of King Naramsin, Venus de Milo, and Mona Lisa. It is a must-see at least once in your lifetime!

Stop 9

Visit a hidden gem of the Old Town - the 13th-century royal chapel Sainte-Chapelle (‘Holy Chapel’). This option includes skip-the-line tickets for priority access. Enjoy a live commentary from a Licensed Guide who knows the chapel’s architecture, art and history. Marvel at the beautiful interiors built for King Louis IX to house Passion relics and the world’s most extensive 13th-century stained glass collections, which depicts the biblical history of the world.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the Artclub Gallery (under the arches) at 172 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the building, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

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End Point

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Good to Know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour.
Please note that you will not visit Arc de Triomphe, Pantheon and the Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois on a 2-hour tour.
Church tours during mass and special events are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
Timed tickets to Pantheon allow you to enter without waiting in line to the ticket office. Due to regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-9 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
With timed tickets to Arc de Triomphe, you will have reserved time slots to enter. You cannot bypass the line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks. There are lifts inside, but the observation deck is accessible only via stairs (40 steps). One-way public transport tickets are included. 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-5 people.
Pickup service is available for accommodations located within 1,5 km from the designated meeting point.

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Special Instructions

Know before you Go:
- Please check your email the day before the tour.
- Please note that you will not visit Arc de Triomphe, Pantheon and the Church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois on a 2-hour tour.
- Church tours during mass and special events are limited, therefore the guide may provide all information outside.
- Timed tickets to Pantheon allow you to enter without waiting in line to the ticket office. Due to regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-9 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- With timed tickets to Arc de Triomphe, you will have reserved time slots to enter. You cannot bypass the line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks. There are lifts inside, but the observation deck is accessible only via stairs (40 steps). - One-way public transport tickets are included. 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-5 people.
- Pickup service is available for accommodations located within 1,5 km from the designated meeting point.