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Paris Highlights Walking Tour: From Notre Dame to Louvre Museum
Discover the heart of Paris with our walking tour, featuring the city’s top attractions, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre Museum. Choose between a private or small group tour and begin your journey in the neighborhood of Notre Dame, where you’ll learn about the rich history and culture of Paris.
Explore Île de la Cité and discover fascinating facts about this island while discussing the Notre Dame Cathedral and its recent fire.
See the famous Sainte Chapelle Gothic Church from the outside and listen to your guide as they explain its iconic features, the unified composition of architecture, stained glass, painting, and sculpture. Discover Conciergerie the medieval royal palace that became a revolutionary court and Marie-Antoinette’s prison from outside. Immerse yourself in the history and memory of an exceptional place of power, around two key periods in the history of France.
Follow the River Seine and cross the iconic Pont Neuf, where local artists, painters, and photographers showcase their works. See the Pyramid of Louvre, the most popular spot in Paris, and enjoy a detailed tour of the area, with less emphasis on the museum’s history and more on the local street life.
Pop into the Palais Royal’s gardens, a former royal palace, just opposite the Louvre, and learn about the building’s history, architecture, and significance to Parisian city culture.
Optional River Cruise Ticket:
Choose to explore the heart of Paris on a river cruise. End your day with a delightful and captivating journey through the heart of Paris, showcasing the city’s most iconic landmarks and breathtaking scenery.
Cruise past the magnificent Eiffel Tower and as the boat gracefully glides along the Seine River, enjoy informative audio commentary providing fascinating insights into the history and culture of Paris.
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- Shakespeare and Company Bookshop
- Optional tickets for Sightseeing Cruise along the Seine River that can be used any day between 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
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- Small-group tour for a more personalized experience
- Expert local guide for insider knowledge
- Guided walking tour of 2 hours at a relaxed pace
- Optional Tickets for a 1 hr cruise on the Seine River
- Audio commentary on the river cruise
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- Interior visit to the monuments
- Transport to the meeting point
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- At the end of your walking tour, your guide will give you the tickets you can use for the River Cruise. These tickets are open-dated and are not timed. You do not need a reservation.
- Personal earphones and smartphones are needed for audio narration.
Boarding the boat:
- Board at Port de la Bourdonnais (at the foot of the Eiffel Tower) at pontoon no. 3. Look for the “Bateaux Parisiens” logo. Paid parking is available.
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Where?
- The Sightseeing Cruise departing from the Eiffel Tower takes a one-hour route from the Eiffel Tower and ends back at the start point.
When?
- The river cruise tickets are not timed and they do not expire. You can use them any day between 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Tours are subject to weather conditions, and customers may have to wait in line to board the boat.
- There may be queues in peak season, and if there is no space remaining on the boat, you’ll have to wait for the next one.
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We meet at the Shakespeare and Co. book shop. Your guide will have a sign that says, “Walks In Europe.”
Address for the book shop: 37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris.