Private Paris WWII History Tour

5.0
(4 reviews)
Paris, France

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Explore the critical sites of Paris during its darkest days under Nazi occupation and its heroic moments of resistance and liberation. Uncover hidden stories, providing a deeper understanding of the city's wartime history through its iconic landmarks.

Walk through the historic streets where the French Resistance secretly operated, with the Gestapo nearby. Discover the neighborhood’s vital role in underground publications like Defense de France.

Follow paths of Jean Moulin, a hero who unified the Resistance. Learn how clandestine meetings and acts of defiance paved the way for eventual liberation.

Once headquarters for the Luftwaffe, the opulent Jardin du Luxembourg holds secrets of the Nazi occupation. Imagine the contrast between its peaceful present and its dark wartime role.

Visit the Saint-Michel District, a powerful symbol of resistance, which witnessed defiant riots against Nazi rule in 1942. Visit sites like the bookstore where Samuel Beckett found refuge from the Gestapo.

What's Included

Guided tour of Paris WWII sites
Hotel pickup and drop-off (unless it is located on the route of the tour)
Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the Saint Michael Monument the guide will be holding Mister Llama mascot

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Odeon / Saint-Michel

    Walk through the historic streets where the French Resistance secretly operated

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Follow the paths of Jean Moulin, a hero who unified the Resistance. Learn how clandestine meetings and acts of defiance paved the way for eventual liberation.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Tour Up in Europe
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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