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Paris' Old Town: A Small-Group Adventure

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Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages: English
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Registered on 07 March 2023
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We are Charing Cross. We aim to make each tour an intimate, authentic Parisian experience. Our average group size is 10 - 15 guests, and we try to keep a max of 22 guests/guide. Also, our tours are all designed and run by local Parisians. No expat to run your tour! We give you the tourist must-sees and also the Paris of the Parisians.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Explore Paris' Old Town—a history stretching 2,000 years all the way back to ancient Rome. This is where Paris was born, and this is why people travel to Paris.


Start with Notre-Dame—the iconic cathedral, standing on the small island where Paris was first born. Explore hidden gems of Paris—medieval streets, the tapestry of the Unicorn, a collection of the beheaded kings of France, and Roman baths. 

This is the Paris that has inspired artists. Walk the paths of legends of literature and the arts—Picasso, Hemingway, Cyrano de Bergerac, d'Artagnan, Simone de Beauvoir. Learn why Paris has more art-house cinemas than any other city in the world, and why they are all to be found here in the old town.


Experience what only Paris can offer. Join local traditions, like rubbing a certain statue for luck in circumstances that can arise only here. 

Discover the old district called the "Latin Quarter" (and why they call it that), Sorbonne university (founded 1253), the Panthéon (who is buried there?), and the Luxembourg Gardens (voted best park year after year).


Be careful—what matters to you in life may never be the same after this tour. 

In English, rain or shine, in a small group, away from the crowds—and as always, you pay what you want. This is the tour for you.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Île de la Cité, 75004 Paris, France
Meet by the horseman statue outside Notre-Dame. The statue is to your right as you face the facade of Notre-Dame. Rain or shine, your guide is in a pink vest. Closest métro stops are Cité on line 4 and Hotel de Ville on lines 1 and 11. We start promptly. If you happen to be late, join us some 15 minutes later at 77 rue Galande Street.
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Outside visit
notre dame
Paris' greatest symbol. Survived the great fire of 2019. Tragedies and Triumph.
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Outside visit
Shakespeare and Company
Paris' most famous English language bookstore. Home of Hemingway, Scott Fitgerald, James Joyce, and Sylvia Beach and Gertrude Stein.
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Outside visit
Rue Champollion
the epicenter of European art-house cinema
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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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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
Does not require a minimum number of 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
Cash payment only.

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