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Discover the Roman, medieval, and intellectual heart of Paris on this private walking tour of the Latin Quarter.
Your guide will show you how scientists and writers alike found inspiration here — from Marie Curie to F. Scott Fitzgerald — as this hidden gem of Paris reveals its role as the cultural, intellectual, and religious heart of the city since its origins as a Roman settlement.
Stop by bookshops like Shakespeare & Co., pass churches inspired by Notre-Dame Cathedral, walk by the Sorbonne University (dating back to the Middle Ages), and visit the Panthéon. Nearby, you'll find Hemingway's former home, along with the charming local restaurants and bars that fill this neighborhood.
•Discover the Latin Quarter's Roman, medieval, and intellectual history
•Walk in the footsteps of Marie Curie and F. Scott Fitzgerald
•Pass the Sorbonne, Panthéon, and Shakespeare & Co. bookshop
•Private, guided walking tour through one of Paris' oldest neighborhoods
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide with the Stellar Tours badge ( WHITE BADGE with a BIG BLUE STAR) in front of the restaurant "Le Clou de Paris" which is right behind the St. Michel Fountain. Metro Station: St. Michel - Line 4 exit 3
Your Tour finishes on the lively Place de la Contraescarpe square where you will find many restaurants, bars, and cafes!
Itinerary
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1Fontaine Saint-Michel
Built during the Grand Reconstruction of Paris, this imposing fountain opens the doors to your tour! Your guide will reveal the tale of how Paris went from a medieval city to a modern jewel of Europe in only 70 years!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Rue de la Huchette
Walk along one of Paris's oldest streets and discover the narrowest streets in the city while your guide indulges you with stories about "Old Paris"!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Shakespeare and Company
This Iconic bookstore from the 1920s is full of stories about the great writers from the lost generation. Hemingway, James Joyce, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Breathtaking views of the Notre Dame Cathedral!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover the Oldest tree in Paris dating back to 1601! It is a grand tradition to touch its leaves and make a wish!
Admission ticket free -
5Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
One of the oldest buildings in Paris, this modest yet beautiful church was once the center of education in the city together with Notre Dame de Paris!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Dali loved the Latin Quarter in Paris. So much so, that he gave the city a beautiful Sundial which represents the "Camino de Santiago de Compostela".
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Eglise Saint-Severin
One of the gems of the Latin Quarter, this 13th-century Flamboyant Gothic church will amaze you with its beautiful vaulted ceilings, and palm tree columns and if you get lucky they might be playing the pipe organ!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Les Thermes de Lutece
The Roman Empire built beautiful baths after they invaded Paris in 52 B.C. and established an entire city. These Roman Baths are remnants of a massive complex that used to be available to all citizens of this city!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Now the Medieval Museum of Paris, this dazzling & ornate building dating back to the 15th century is filled with stories of Paris of old!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10La Sorbonne
La Sorbonne is the 3rd oldest university in the world! Since the 11th century, the Latin Quarter has always been the center of education and culture in Paris with this university at its nucleus. Your guide will enlighten you with stories about one of the greatest universities on the planet dating back to 1257!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Pantheon
The word Pantheon means "All the Gods". This is the main event on the Latin Quarter Tour. Your guide will take you through the story of how this opulent building began as one of the biggest religious structures in France & later became the most important Mausoleum in the country! All the great minds of France are buried inside. From Victor Hugo to Marie Curie and many many more!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Inside this majestic 15th-century church lies the tomb and knuckle of the patron saint of Paris, "Saint Genevieve". Enter this astonishing building and see amazing holy relics while your guide gives you the story of the takeover of Paris while the Roman Empire was falling, and how Genevieve played a key role in those times!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” Quote by Ernest Hemingway who was in love with the Latin Quarter. Discover his first apartment in Paris and the neighborhood that was one of his great Parisian inspirations!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Place de la Contrescarpe (Pass by)
At the end of the tour, your guide will take you to this beautiful and lively square full of great restaurants, bars, and cafes in the heart of the Latin Quarter, so you can continue to enjoy this magnificent district of Paris!
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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