Private and secret tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

5.0
(2 reviews)
Paris, France

2 to 3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Saint-Germain-des-Prés like you've never seen it before, during a private, curious and authentic walk!

Experience a piece of the tumultuous life of the neighborhood, with the greatest French and foreign intellectuals and artists (Simone de Beauvoir, Pablo Picasso, Juliette Gréco...)

Feed your curiosity by listening to your guide, a specialized historian, tell you the history of this unique district full of riches.

Savor the best of the neighborhood during one of the three tasting stops offered. Pastry, good wine, local or world specialties... All your senses will be there!

Personalize your itinerary according to your desires, your pace, your favorite subjects...

Extend the experience by taking advantage of my advice and recommendations, for a peaceful and authentic Parisian stay!

What's Included

Bottled water
A small tasting or snack
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I will pick you up at the hotel, or at the meeting point that we have agreed between us

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

    We will explore the neighborhood via the small streets and secret nuggets specially selected for you, and without missing the most legendary addresses.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Depending on your desires, we can venture into the Beaux-Arts district, to admire the galleries and works as far as the Seine

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Palais De L'institut De France

    Your guide can then take you to the Institut de France, a unique dome which houses the five academies. We will tour the building listening to its history, before continuing on the Quai Conti towards the Monnaie de Paris

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Odeon

    On this famous square, we will discuss the history of the Latin Quarter and the medical schools, as well as the revolutionary past of the place, under the statue of Danton, before continuing in the small streets to the Odéon theater

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Marche St. Germain

    Our walk will then take us to discover this beautiful covered market, where the warm atmosphere of the neighborhood still reigns. This will be the opportunity for a tailor-made tasting stop

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    The walk will pass through Place Saint-Sulpice, the heart of the district where, depending on the activities, we will explore the adjoining church and the surrounding streets, which have been a source of inspiration for many French writers.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Luxembourg Gardens

    Depending on your desires, we can also stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens, an open-air museum decorated with numerous statues and fountains.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • the entrance ticket for the monuments seen are not included because we do not enter them
Supplied by La Cousine Germaine

Tags

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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