Embark on a dynamic two-hour walk for an intimate experience in a small group of maximum 11 participants or a private tour with a local expert, delving into the captivating blend of literature, history, culture, and more within the heart of Paris. Wander through the lively and colorful streets, absorbing the essence of the city’s origins and medieval past. This tour will make you discover how parisians live, how Paris became a cultural hub and the evolution of the city of lights through ages. And of course the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral. Follow your guide!

Keep in mind that you can also have the option of experiencing the magic of Paris like never before on a captivating sightseeing 1 hour boat tour that you can enjoy any time during your parisian journey, on the most beautiful avenue of the city of ligths, 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.

Please note that this tour does NOT include entrance to the newly refubished Notre-Dame Cathedral because guided tours are not allowed before June 2025. Still, individual visits are possible with a free reservation on the Cathedral’s website (click here ) or by queuing without any reservation.

During this 2 hours walking 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.

Your journey begins around the majestic Fontaine Saint-Michel, a dramatic 19th-century fountain featuring a striking statue of Archangel Michael defeating the Devil.

Latin Quarter’s 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.

Stroll in the Latin Quarter’s small, lively and cobblestone streets. to the beautiful St. Séverin Church, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Marvel at its medieval stained-glass windows and double ambulatory, one of the most stunning examples in Paris. Your guide will reveal fascinating stories about this lesser-known but enchanting hidden gothic gem.

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, a neoclassical mausoleum 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…Your guide will share the story of this landmark, originally built as a church but later transformed into a monument to French excellence where rest France’s great minds.

Follow your guide along a picturesque and historic street lined with bookshops, cafés, and hidden courtyards. During this charming stroll feel the essence of the Latin Quarter, a district that has been the intellectual and artistic hub of Paris for centuries.

Right next to Notre Dame Cathedral, nestled in a quiet square, St. Julien le Pauvre is one of the oldest churches in Paris, dating back to the 12th century. This charming Byzantine-style church offers a unique contrast to the grandeur of Notre-Dame. Learn about its fascinating history and its role in the city’s medieval past.

Your tour culminates at the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral. Though the interior remains forbidden for guided tours, with your guide you’ll admire its stunning façade, magnificent sculptures, and legendary gargoyles. Your guide will recount the cathedral’s dramatic history, from its medieval origins to the tragic 2019 fire.

Choose to add the Cruise option, with your open tickets, you can take the cruise whenever you like during your Paris trip. You’ll discover the most beautiful avenue of Paris: The Seine River. You’ll have the chance to observe from the boat, many momuments introduced by your guide during your walk, with explantions about their architecture, history and place in parisian life. Catch the most beautiful captures of the Eiffel Tower at the end of your cruise.