Latin Quarter Private Walking Tour

5.0
(14 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This 2-hour private walking tour focuses specifically on the Latin Quarter, one of the oldest area in Paris. You will of course discover some famous landmarks such as Pantheon or Jardin du Luxembourg, but also some less touristy parts of this amazing neighborhood such as Collège des Bernardins or Arènes de Lutèce.

Your guide is a native Parisian, speaking fluent English, who is willing to show and explain you what makes this area so nice. The quality of service is very important to us, we want you to feel the most comfortable possible with us, and our guide will behave with you as your Parisian best friend.

You will be able to ask all the questions you have as it is a private tour, dedicated to your group only. This service is perfect to discover the Latin Quarter as an insider!

What's Included

Local Guide
Snacks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

End point
Fontaine Saint-Michel

This tour end next to metro station Saint Michel.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Quartier Latin

    Discover this typical Parisian neighborhood

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Arenes de Lutece

    The Arènes de Lutèce is the oldest monument built in Paris and still partly existing. It has been built in the 1st century AD. This arena could seat 17,000 people and was used as a theatre but also as an amphitheatre for gladiatorial fights.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Collège of Bernardins is a former Cistercian college of the University of Paris. It is also one of the largest and oldest medieval buildings in Paris. Created during the 13th century, the vocation of this College was to welcome and train young monks. Designed to accommodate a few students, this college will train thousands of monks from all over Europe between the 13th and 15th centuries.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    St. Etienne du Mont

    The church Saint-Étienne-du-Mont is located on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève. The shrine of Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris, is inside the church.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pantheon

    The Panthéon might be the biggest landmark of the Latin Quarter. Built as a church, but converted into a mausoleum for the remains of distinguished French people

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Place de la Contrescarpe

    This is a typical French square surrounded by cafés.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Fontaine Saint-Michel

    The Fontaine Saint Michel is a very nice fountain built in 1860.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Luxembourg Gardens

    The Jardin du Luxembourg is simply one of the best gardens in Paris. It was created in 1612 by Marie de Medicis, the widow of King Henry IV of France The garden is nowadays owned by the French Senate.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    You will discover the main attractions of this old Parisian neighborhood

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    The Medici Fountain is a fountain in the Jardin du Luxembourg. It was built in 1630 by Marie de Medicis. It has been renovated and rebuilt in 1866. This is one of the nicest fountain in Paris, where Victor Hugo was getting inspiration.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    Small hill with several old Parisian monuments

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Place de la Sorbonne

    Nice small square in front of the Sorbonne

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Quartier Latin

    You will discover the main landmarks of this great historic Parisian neighborhood

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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