Free tour
Free tour about the HISTORY of Paris and its inhabitants with a local
4.25
Acceptable (16 ratings) Guru: Samy
Registered on 25 August 2023
Parisian passionate about history, after 3 years in Spain I returned to work in my city as a teacher and local guide. The history of Paris and the way of life of its inhabitants must be known! :D
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
Tour description
"Lutetia is an island on the Seine River populated by the Parisis. " Julius Caesar -50 BC
We will start in the "Latin" neighborhood on Saint-Jacques Street (the oldest and largest in old Paris (Lutetia). I will tell you the history of the city and its inhabitants. We will also talk about construction, destruction, civil war and revolution.
- Do you know that Paris was an island?
- Why is Paris 6 times smaller than Madrid and 12 times smaller than Rome?
- Why is it less populated today than a century ago?
- Why are we Parisians revolutionaries and hate the English so much?
- Did you know that the Vikings invaded and sacked Paris four times?
We will travel in time as we visit in this order:
- Le Panthéon (START OF THE TOUR)
- Sorbonne
- Quartier Latin
- Les thermes (vestige of Lutetia)
- Ile de la cité
- Notre Dame (is under construction)
- Pont neuf
- Louvre Museum (END OF THE TOUR)
AND many other things... :D
Approximate duration 2 hours.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
19bis Pl. du Panthéon, 75005 Paris, France
I will be in front of the hotel of great men, on the stones that are benches.
1
Outside visit
Place du Pantheon
2
Outside visit
Faculte des Lettres - Sorbonne University
3
Outside visit
Saint Michel Notre Dame
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).
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Fun
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Expression
5.00
Quality
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Route
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Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum Attendees
Requires a minimum of 3 people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
