Paris: City of Lights

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Basic Information
Total time
2 h
Language
English, Spanish (check the booking calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
Exit metro Madeleine in front of the Ikea. Look for the guide with a yellow umbrella! ATTENTION: from 1st of April the meeting point will be Grand Bassin Rond, Jardins TuileriesGo to map
Ending point
Pont de l'Alm
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About

Join us on a journey through the elegance of Paris, where you’ll have the chance to witness some of the most iconic and breathtaking locations in the City of Light. Paris’s beauty and monumentality are truly impressive, and we’ll delve into its past during the 19th century, a time of great transformation both socially and architecturally.


On this tour, we’ll visit some noteworthy sites, starting with the Church of La Madeleine, originally designed as a temple to honor Napoleon. We’ll also see the largest square in Paris, La Concorde, which holds the oldest monument in the city and one of the most stunning, the Obelisk of Luxor, from Ancient Egypt. This spot, marked by the blood of the French Revolution, was renamed “Concorde” in the 19th century to symbolize peace and harmony.


Next, we’ll stroll along the Champs-Élysées, one of the most fashionable and prestigious addresses in Paris during the 19th century. It’s also the site of military parades, including the largest military parade in Europe, held every year on Bastille Day. Along this avenue, we’ll admire many grand buildings, including the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, built for the Universal Exhibition of 1900, which are among the architectural jewels of Paris. Our tour will then lead us to the history of The Invalides, originally built as a hospital for wounded soldiers, which became a significant symbol of French military power in the 19th century. Today, it houses Napoleon’s tomb, and its impressive gold dome makes it one of the most beautiful monuments in Paris.


Finally, we’ll conclude our tour at Pont del Alma, where we’ll witness the illuminated Eiffel Tower, the most iconic monument in the city. Built in 1889, this 300-meter-high tower has become a symbol of Paris, and we’ll uncover its rich history during our tour. This tour is just the beginning of your journey, and you’ll be prepared for a second experience on a Seine River cruise, an optional activity on board the Bateaux Mouches. (Optional)


Main stops:



  • Madeleine Church

  • Rue Royale

  • Place de la Concorde (Luxor Obelisk and fountains)

  • Avenue des Champs Elysées

  • Grand and Petit Palais

  • Alexander III Bridge

  • Les Invalides

  • American Church

  • Pont d’Alma: View of the Eiffel Tower

  • Optional Boat


Meeting Point
Exit metro Madeleine in front of the Ikea. Look for the guide with a yellow umbrella! ATTENTION: from 1st of April the meeting point will be Grand Bassin Rond, Jardins Tuileries

BOOKING RULES
Booking is obligatory. Walkative! free tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. In the best interest of our visitors, we aim to keep our free tours relatively small. Hence, we cannot accept parties of more than 7 people on our regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please choose a paid option or book a Private Tour. For more information, please contact us.



Delightful morning strolling through Paris

Rated 5.0 out of 5
8 hours ago

The tour with Harry (not the singer, nor of royal blood) was an absolute blast! He gave great historical insight into the city and I appreciated his wit. I would 10/10 recommend! You won’t regret it!

Yeukai

Amazing tour with Thomas!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
11 hours ago

My sisters and I had a great time on Thomas’s tour! He was very informative and we loved his jokes. He made learning about history very engaging.

Hannah

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Rated 5.0 out of 5
1 day ago

Jason

Thanos

A bit of history and a lot of smiles with Dawie

Rated 5.0 out of 5
4 days ago

Had a tour with Dawie, recommend it. He has the knowledge, the rhythm and a fun delivery.

Tour itself is easy on the feet, it’s over two hours but they go by fast. Does take you through some very famous and turistic areas of Paris though, so I’d recommend this as a starter when you arrive in Paris.

Pedro

Great Way to See the City!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
4 days ago

This was my first time in Paris, and I love starting any visit with walking tours to get an idea of where to go and what to see. Pierre did a wonderful job, entertaining, informative, and funny. Book the tour!

Mary


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