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- English
- French
This private Latin Quarter walking tour is designed for travelers who want more than a standard Paris sightseeing route. You will see major landmarks such as Notre-Dame, the Sorbonne, the Panthéon, Shakespeare and Company, Roman baths, medieval streets, and historic churches, but the focus is on the stories and atmosphere behind them.
The tour brings together student life, literature, medieval Paris, Roman Lutetia, Gothic architecture, urban legends, and the lives of writers, thinkers, saints, and rebels connected with the district. Along the way, you may discover smaller details such as a hidden medieval well, the oldest tree in Paris, Hemingway’s house, unusual shop signs, and, depending on timing, macarons or artisanal ice cream.
As a private tour, it moves at a relaxed pace and can be adapted to your group’s interests. It is ideal for travelers who want to understand why the Latin Quarter became one of the most intellectual, bohemian, and recognizably Parisian parts of the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We’ll meet on the Île de la Cité, in front of the Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes and Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Itinerary
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1Notre-Dame
Travelers will meet the guide in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral on Île de la Cité before setting off to explore the oldest part of Paris and the Latin Quarter.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ile de la Cite
The tour begins on Île de la Cité, where travelers will start discovering the historic heart of Paris before crossing into the Latin Quarter.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
Travelers will see the Church of Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of the historic churches of the Latin Quarter, during the walking route.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Shakespeare and Company
Travelers will stop by the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookstore and hear about its role as a haven for generations of poets and writers.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Travelers will walk along medieval Rue Galande, known for its historic houses and distinctive Parisian atmosphere.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Boulevard Saint-Germain
Travelers will pass along Boulevard Saint-Germain as part of the route through the intellectual and literary Paris of the Latin Quarter.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Travelers will see the ancient Roman baths, one of the traces of Roman Lutetia in today’s Paris.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Travelers will see the Luxembourg Gardens area as part of the route. The standard tour does not include a guided walk inside the gardens.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You will see Place de l’Estrapade, known to many visitors from Emily in Paris.
Admission ticket free -
8Rue Mouffetard
Travelers will discover Rue Mouffetard, one of the lively streets of the Latin Quarter, known for cafés, restaurants, and local atmosphere.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Travelers will explore the area around Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, connected with student life, historic schools, churches, and the intellectual history of the Latin Quarter.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Pantheon (Pass by)
Travelers will see the Panthéon, one of the major landmarks of the Latin Quarter, during the walking tour.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: to make the most of our limited time, we do not go inside museums, the Sorbonne, the Lycée Henri-IV, or the Luxembourg Garden during this tour. If you’d like a museum tour or a guided visit to the Sorbonne, just let us know — we’ll be happy to arrange it. We can also add a guided walk through the Luxembourg Garden to this tour, with a small adjustment to the duration and price.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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