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Step beyond the sanitized history books and plunge into the visceral, paranoid, and idealistic reality of the French Revolution. On this immersive walking tour, you will trace the exact footsteps of mobs, monarchs, and martyrs. From the phantom outline of the Bastille to the blood-soaked stones of the Place de la Concorde, discover how elegant Parisian streets hosted the birth of modern democracy—and the terrifying climax of the Reign of Terror. Listen closely; the echoes of the guillotine and the cries for liberty still linger in the air.
- A 6.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 166 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Paris's main station, take local public transport toward Place de la Bastille. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Place de la Bastille, Paris, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Place de la Concorde, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Paris's main station. The departure point is Place de la Concorde, Paris, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The phantom footprint of the fortress where the Revolution ignited.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hôtel de Ville
The headquarters of the radical Paris Commune and the site of early executions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Conciergerie
The central prison of the Revolutionary Tribunal, known as the antechamber to the guillotine.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cour du Commerce Saint Andre
A hidden alley where radical journalism and the guillotine were born.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Palais-Royal
The elegant gardens where a fiery speech sparked the storming of the Bastille.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Place du Carrousel
The site of the Tuileries Palace, where a violent massacre ended the French monarchy.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Place de la Concorde
The grand square that served as the epicenter of the Reign of Terror.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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