Explore Paris' Culture - Self-Guided Audio Walking Tours

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1

  We'll explore the theme of religion in France- its past and its present.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2

  Yum Yum! Pause to delight your senses as you learn about the journey of French cuisine.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3

  Imagine the old Paris and its traditions. Then stop at a bookstore dedicated to the travelling bookworms. We'll wait!!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 4

  We'll walk past Ernest Hemingway's old apartment and share a moment in the reflection of the lost generation.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  We'll step into one of the oldest parts of Paris - and hear from an important pile of bricks.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 6

  Rest a while to admire one of the weirdest, most beautiful churches in Paris.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7
  Place du Panthéon

  We will pause to appreciate the history, relevance and roman influence that makes this monument unique.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  La Sorbonne

  Before we part ways, we recount the rich history of this area that shaped France's Modern history.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 9
  Place de la Bastille

  Learn about the place that it all started for the historic revolution of France.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 10

  Explore the artisanal roots of this neighbourhood and how it inspired the French Revolution.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 11

  Old style architecture - peer deeper into the architectural style of Faubourg Saint-Antoine as Juan explains their relevance.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 12

  Notice how the beautiful antiquity is preserved in the iconic Fountaine de Charonne, as it blends with present time.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 13

  We take a leisurely pause at this green oasis of unique beauty, as Juan acquaints you with the square's history.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 14

  Market d'Aligre/Beauvau - Experience the brocantes, indulge in the local cuisine, and explore Juan's favorite spot to experience the atmosphere.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 15

  We part ways at this beautiful spot as we recount its past its poetic present.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16
  Pere-Lachaise Cemetery

  Discover the world's most famous cemetery as we explore the fascinating lives and unfortunate deaths of its illustrious residents. We learn how emperor Napoleon founded this cemetery.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 17

  A bittersweet tale of love - considered the original Romeo & Juliet.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 18
  Tomb of Jim Morrison

  We discover this rock 'n' roll poet's unconventional grave and its odd traditions.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 19

  A controversial President & the reason behind secularity at Père Lachaise.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20

  Who really wrote The Three Musketeers & The Count of Conte Cristo?

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 21

  We learn about this stunning building & cremation in France.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 22

  The tragic tale of the brilliant Oscar Wilde and a warm but weird tradition!

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 23

  We pay respect too Gertrude Stein and pause to reflect at Le Mur des Federes.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 24

  A final tale of love and loss for France's most cherished singer.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 25
  Montmartre

  Welcome to Montmartre! We'll escape the tourists and climb Montmartre's iconic (yet secret) steps.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 26
  Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre

  Discover how Montmartre evolved from a place of worship to a mecca of Modern Art and Culture. Head to the hilltop for a closer look at this architectural wonder and panoramic views of Paris City.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 27
  Église Saint-Pierre de Montmartre

  St Pierre. Church - Paris' oldest church sits in the shadow of the basilica holding important stories all the way from 1534.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 28
  La Maison Rose

  Step into a painting by Maurice Utrillo, or create your own picture.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 29

  Walkthrough Dali's life story as we part ways at a beautiful corner to absorb the artistic side of Montmarte.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 30

  Explore Paris' only vineyard, discover the little known haunts of artists and the story that inspired a famous art movement.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 31

  Gangs, Gore and Debauchery - a darker side of this neighbourhood's past.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 32
  Place Dalida

  Recount the tragic tale of a beloved French artist as you pass by her statue, and learn of a quirky tradition.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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