Paris Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

Discover Paris’s heart on a tip-based tour. Unveil history, culture, and stunning views from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Ile de la Cite - Start your tour at Ile de la Cité; the island where the Parisii tribe established temples more than 2000 years ago but then fell to the Roman Empire. This beautiful island is the real center and heart of Paris!

  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Your tour of Paris will weave history and beauty, revealing the secrets of the Notre-Dame Cathedral; from its construction in 1163, all the way to the 2019 fires. Learn about the French Revolution and Napoleon’s coronation!
    (we don’t enter the catherdral on the tour)

  • Fontaine Saint-Michel - Discover the beautiful St. Michel fountain built during the grand reconstruction of Paris!

  • Pont Saint-Michel - From this stunning bridge you will observe bullet holes from WW2 while your guide reveals why Paris was not destroyed during the war.

  • Place Dauphine - Walk through the breathtaking Place Dauphine! This charming square is one of the first projects built by the great Henri IV. The square is well known for its restaurants. A great location for a tranquil lunch after your tour!

  • Statue equestre d’Henri IV - Discover this beautiful equestrian statue of Henri IV while admiring beautiful views of the river Seine! Your guide will tell you all about the king’s short but meaningful reign!

  • Pont-Neuf - The oldest bridge in Paris has stunning views and holds many secrets. Your guide will fascinate you with stories of the great Henry IV, (the king that finished the bridge in 1607), the tooth pullers of Paris and more!

  • Louvre Museum - Learn the true story about Leonardo Da Vinci and why the Mona Lisa is so famous! Meet Francis I, the king that built the very foundations of the Louvre as a fortress and a palace. Indulge yourself with stunning views of the glass pyramid while your guide brings all of its mysteries to light!
    ( we do not enter the museum on this tour)

  • Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel - Built by Napoleon; the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel reflects Napoleon’s ascension as master of Europe!

  • Jardin des Tuileries - From tile factory to royal gardens; the Tuileries offer breathtaking statues, sculptures and fountains.
    Originally designed by the same lanscape artist of the gardens of Versailles to create a sense of mystique and majesticness!

  • Eiffel Tower - From the charming Tuileries gardens you will enjoy unbeatable views of the EIFFEL TOWER while your guide reveals how Gustave Eiffel pulled off its contruction in 1889!

What's Included
  • Paris City Center Walking Tour
  • Expert Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips
Additional Information

Enter the very heart of Paris on this tip based walking tour of the city center.

What better way to fulfill your Paris dream than getting the best views of the city whilst your tour guide reveals how the landmarks you see set the stage for the city’s 2000-year history and its major characters like Napoléon Bonaparte and Gustave Eiffel!

On this quintessential Parisian tour, not only will you leave as an expert on the French Revolution and France’s most important historical figures, but you will also gain insider knowledge of French culture and customs. Your tour guide will weave history and beauty, revealing the secrets of Paris from the Notre Dame Cathedral all the way to the Louvre, giving you stunning views of the Eiffel Tower & Paris’s top monuments along the Seine river.
Receive recommendations for authentic local restaurants and activities!
At the end of the tour you decide how much you want to tip your guide!

Join us for a tour you’ll remember forever!

Location
Fontaine Saint-Michel
Place Saint-Michel
Look for the Guide with the GREEN UMBRELLA and StellarTours badge in front of the fountain of St. Michel! Metro Line 4 - Station: St. Michel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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P5672qveduardos
Aug 7, 2024
A must Paris day one tour - Awesome tour with a great, fun tour guide (Alberto). Very informative with lots of interesting and amusing insight of the city. It made me see Paris in a whole different light. Highly recommend.
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Galo664
Aug 7, 2024
Peak experience. - From the many tours i've been, this was by far the best. The tour guide is the amazing! 200% worth it. The guide is very excited to share and speak about all the different interesting stories.
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278arield
Aug 7, 2024
Alberto made me love Paris ❤️ - Alberto was amazing So knowledgeable And provided the information in such a nice and pleasurable way Made me love Paris ❤️
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Tolulopea994
Aug 7, 2024
Stellar Tour Paris - Alberto was an amazing tour guide, lovely history and recommendations. I would say he is one of the hidden gems of Paris. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
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237ashwinis
Aug 7, 2024
Amazing stories and beautiful Paris - Alberto was amazing with the history and all the fun stories for the tour Definitely will come back for more and would recommend to join him if you have 1 day in Paris ❤️
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Cosmopolitan729281
Aug 5, 2024
Amazing free tour through the city center of Paris - The experience was amazing! Sanna guided us through some of the most iconic places in the centre of Paris, and she presented all the sites in an informative and detailed way. Overall, a highly recommendable experience!
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Mckenzie_f
Aug 3, 2024
Wonderful tour with knowledgeable tour guide! - This was a wonderful experience. Alberto was an incredible guide. He knew so much about the history of Paris and it was extremely interesting. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn about the city!
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480nejcb
Aug 2, 2024
Great tour of city centre - Great tour, we covered every essential part of Paris centre, from St. Michael fountain to Louvre and Eifel tower. Her English is perfect and understandable.
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Domenb245
Aug 2, 2024
Free walking tour of Paris - guide Sanna - The guide Sanna was really amazing. The stories of history, especially about the Louvre and Mona Lisa were very interesting. The tour was never boring and I recommemd it to anyone.
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671petif
Aug 1, 2024
Sanna - Sanna was a great trip guide, very worthy of our time. She showed us a lot of sightseeings and provide us with lot of tips and historic stories. Would also do second time
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