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Paris Historical Center Free Walking Tour

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: GuideMe Paris

Registered on 09 January 2024

Welcome to GuideMe Paris, your local free walking tour company founded by passionate locals who love sharing the charm of the City of Lights. Our aim is to provide an authentic and enjoyable experience as you discover Paris. We go beyond the usual tourist facts, offering a convivial and informative journey through the city. Our team, composed of Paris enthusiasts, doesn't just guide; we share our genuine affection for this city, making each tour a memorable exploration. Join us in uncovering Paris' hidden treasures at a pace that allows you to appreciate the true essence of this remarkable city.

Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Welcome to GuideMe Paris, where the free walking tour provides a captivating immersion into the history of the City of Light.

The tour unveils the humble beginnings of Paris as a fishing village in the 4th century BC, tracing its evolution to its current renown for distinctive culture and gastronomy
Wandering through the romantic streets of the city of love, the tour reveals the spots where musketeers engaged in duels and showcases the majesty of Notre-Dame de Paris, a major Gothic church that inspired many others..
Tumultuous moments of the French Revolution, including revolts and executions at the Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, are highlighted throughout the experience.

The grand boulevards designed by Haussmann in 1860 radically transformed Parisian architecture, a significant aspect explored during the free walking tour.

At every street corner, GuideMe Paris immerses participants in the mysteries and myths of the city through the ages. Each house has three stories to tell from different eras, making Paris a city rich in stories and legends.

Join GuideMe Paris for an immersive and informative exploration of the city.
Sign up here to discover Paris like never before, through its legends and iconic locations.

Hotel de Ville : the town hall

Notre-Dame de Paris : cathedral
Sainte Chapelle : constructed to host the holy christian's relics
Palais de Justice : most important court of France
Conciergerie : old prison during french revolution
Place Dauphine : royal square
Pont Neuf : oldest bridge of Paris
Pont des Arts : symbol of romantism in Paris
Louvre : first a castle, then a palace and later on a museum
Tuileries gardens : royal gardens
A lot of fun facts and mysteries of Paris

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pl. de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France

Meeting point is at metro hotel de ville exit 1 , the guide will be holding a blue umbrella GuideMe Paris

Outside visit

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville

Outside visit

Notre Dame Cathedral

Outside visit

Sainte Chapelle

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).