Sunrise Running and Sightseeing Tour in Paris: Experience the City of Lights at Dawn
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Paris
Experience the City of Lights at dawn with our Sunrise Running and Sightseeing Tour in Paris. Choose your distance and let us guide you through an unexpectedly empty Paris, filled with pink and gold hues. Learn inside stories, enjoy healthy snacks, and work out before breakfast!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Storytelling
- Palais de Justice de Paris - Storytelling
- Sainte-Chapelle - Storytelling
- Conciergerie - Storytelling
- Pont-Neuf - Stories about the building of the bridge, Henry IV statue, the garden of the Vert Galant
- Pont des Arts - The Institute of France, the bridge of love, a wonderful view and a pic op towards the Cite Island
- Louvre Museum - Storytelling
- Jardin des Tuileries - Running around
- Place de la Concorde - Storytelling
- Musee de l’Armee des Invalides - Storytelling
- Grand Palais - Storytelling
- Petit Palais - Storytelling
- Champs-Elysees - Running around
- Pont de l’Alma - The Flame of Liberty and the informal memorial to Lady Diana
- Le Trocadero et son esplanade - Storytelling. This either the half-way (for those running the 10 km / 6.2 m route) or the finishing line (for those running the 6 km / 4 m route).
- Eiffel Tower - Running around
- Musee d’Orsay - Running by
- Seine River - Running along
- Odeon / Saint-Michel - This is our starting point and finishing line for those running the 10 km (6.2 m) route
What's Included
- Snack selection provided
- Complimentary bottled water
- Camera or smartphone provided
- Waterproof jackets available (limited supply)
What's Not Included
- Please show up wearing appropriate running gear and shoes. We are indeed running :)
- We cannot storage voluminous clothes and bags. Come with what you can actually carry while running
- Bring your own transportation tickets to get to the meeting point and to come back home
- We don’t provide entries to monuments and museums along the route, they’ll be closed during our run
- We also don’t provide any other meals and drinks other than the ones specified above
Additional Information
Select your preference: 6 km (4 miles) or 10 km (6 miles), and let’s set off! We’ll run to meet the rising sun, immersing you into a surprisingly quiet Paris. At this early hour, the majority of residents are still snoozing and the emerging daylight bathes the architecture and landmarks in shades of rose and gold. This side of Paris is likely new to you!
We’ve meticulously coordinated each part of this jogging route to provide you with fascinating stories and trivia, a enjoyable experience and an early morning work-out before breakfast. You just need to keep your legs moving!
Reasons to participate in a RUNRUN TOUR:
✔️Explore Paris with an elite local runner, learning insights that are not available in a travel guide
✔️We’re like the ‘5-star camping of running’: Provided are bottled water, wholesome snacks and a weather-resistant running jacket in case it rains
✔️Exercise before breakfast, earning yourself a guilt-free indulgence later for the calories burned
✔️Unwind and eliminate the concern of losing your way or having to map out a running trail solo
Location
Fontaine Saint-Michel
Place Saint-Michel
We're meeting between the Saint-Michel fountain and the entry of the metro. If you're arriving there by metro (line 4, and RER B and C), just take exit number 3, called "Fontaine Saint-Michel"
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Malaried2018
May 12, 2024
Perfect Pace to Burn Some Calories & Catch the Sights 🇫🇷 - This experience was a great way to see Paris, start the day and get some awesome photos along the way! Our host was awesome and ensured we had enough time to work up a sweat while building in time to make it to the most notable landmarks around the city. I recommend starting your trip with a tour like this. The pace isn't too strenuous, especially for regular runners, and there are plenty of stops along the way. I got a great workout and some wonderful pics to share with family and friends.
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Ira_d
May 1, 2024
Outstanding. Great time and Hamidou was amazing. - Hamidou was great. Really made this an amazing experience. The mix of running and seeing the sights were perfect and he planned the tour based on what the runners wanted to experience.
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Tone
Mar 30, 2024
Perfect - Excellent 🤩🙌🏻 The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and caring. Recommend to everyone for an efficient sightseeing in Paris 🇫🇷
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Expedition506049
Mar 24, 2024
Epic RUN tour!! - Most unforgettable tour of Paris while doing my favorite thing- RUNNING!! Hamidou was an amazing guide! Highly recommend for any fitness enthusiasts out there!
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Tony_k
Dec 9, 2023
Rainy Memorable Run - We had an awesome adventure despite a rainy day. Hamadou was a great tour guide and we got to see so many beautiful places in Paris.
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E7683cngerardh
Nov 5, 2023
Run Paris Secrets With Hamidou - Fantastic way to see the city and off the beaten track. Early morning, no crowds. Hamidou was very considerate for pace, knowledgeable and interesting. Rained the whole tour but didn’t detract from the experience. Couldn’t recommend highly enough!
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Gea60
Nov 3, 2023
Awesome ! 12 km of running to visit our beautiful capital! - Awesome ! 12 km of running to visit our beautiful capital early in the morning, passing different emblematic places (and not just the most touristy ones). Andrea gives very nice anecdotes which allow you to rediscover even places that you think you know.
In terms of running, she adapted well to my pace (and if you want her to challenge you, don't hesitate, she runs ultra-trails, so the hills of Montmartre don't scare her!
The souvenir photos are a little extra that made me happy when I received them on D+2.
In short, a great experience that I highly recommend!
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Brianlx6697gn
Oct 14, 2023
Fantastic 21km run + tour - Fantastic tour. Hamidou is a great guide (very knowledgeable) but what makes it truly special is the route he curates. Do the 21km route if you can!
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Runner551
Sep 30, 2023
Perfect way to see Paris! - Hamidou was my tour guide and did an amazing job. I enjoyed his the knowledge he shared about the various sights we stopped at and enjoyed seeing the city before it was really busy with tourists!
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Marthalena
Sep 19, 2023
The highlight of my Paris trip! - So much fun! Great guide who knew Paris well. Fantastic way to see Paris before it gets crowded!! The highlight of my Paris trip! Worth every penny.
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