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The Historic Heart of Paris: Private Walking Tour & River Cruise
Explore the highlights of the French capital on this fascinating 3-hour private walking tour of Paris from Montmartre, to Le Marais to Notre Dame Island, and finish with tickets for a scenic river cruise along the Seine. Begin on the steps of the imposing Sacré-Cœur basilica with its sweeping views over the whole of Paris, and enjoy a gentle downhill stroll through the Bohemian neighbourhood of Montmartre, home to artists like Vincent van Gogh and Picasso. Enjoy a walking tour through Le Mar
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Overview
- ✓Enjoy a walking tour through Le Marais, the quaint medieval Jewish Quarter, and cross the bridge onto Île de la Cité, where the history of Paris really begins.
- ✓Here you'll see the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, still standing after the fire of 2019 - and learn about the intricacies of gothic architecture.
- ✓Your tour will finish at the Pont Neuf, where your guide will give you tickets to join a one-hour river cruise (for any time, any day during your stay in Paris).
Explore the highlights of the French capital on this fascinating 3-hour private walking tour of Paris from Montmartre, to Le Marais to Notre Dame Island, and finish with tickets for a scenic river cruise along the Seine. Begin on the steps of the imposing Sacré-Cœur basilica with its sweeping views over the whole of Paris, and enjoy a gentle downhill stroll through the Bohemian neighbourhood of Montmartre, home to artists like Vincent van Gogh and Picasso. Enjoy a walking tour through Le Marais, the quaint medieval Jewish Quarter, and cross the bridge onto Île de la Cité, where the history of Paris really begins. Here you'll see the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, still standing after the fire of 2019 - and learn about the intricacies of gothic architecture. Your tour will finish at the Pont Neuf, where your guide will give you tickets to join a one-hour river cruise (for any time, any day during your stay in Paris).
Explore the highlights of the French capital on this fascinating 3-hour private walking tour of Paris from Montmartre, to Le Marais to Notre Dame Island, and finish with tickets for a scenic river cruise along the Seine. Begin on the steps of the imposing Sacré-Cœur basilica with its sweeping views over the whole of Paris, and enjoy a gentle downhill stroll through the Bohemian neighbourhood of Montmartre, home to artists like Vincent van Gogh and Picasso. Enjoy a walking tour through Le Marais, the quaint medieval Jewish Quarter, and cross the bridge onto Île de la Cité, where the history of Paris really begins. Here you'll see the magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral, still standing after the fire of 2019 - and learn about the intricacies of gothic architecture. Your tour will finish at the Pont Neuf, where your guide will give you tickets to join a one-hour river cruise (for any time, any day during your stay in Paris).
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What’s Included
- ✓Montmartre Funicular tickets
- ✓A friendly, professional English-Speaking tour guide for your own private group
- ✓1-hour Seine River Cruise open-date tickets
- ✓Single Paris Metro tickets
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Food and drink
- ✗Gratuities (optional)
- ✗Hotel pickup/drop-off
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Your guide will meet you in front of Pharmacie Monge Sacré Coeur, 70 Blvd de Rochechouart, 75018 Paris, France.
🏁 End point
Finish point will be in Central Paris, and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Book at least
- 2 day(s) before
- Ages
- Infant 0–3 · Child 4–11 · Adult 12–100
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
2 h
Enjoy a three-hour private walking tour of Paris, and explore the highlights of the French capital with an expert private guide from Montmartre to Notre Dame, followed by an idyllic river cruise along the Seine. Start off by seeing the best of Paris from Montmartre to Notre Dame, including the Moulin Rouge, the Centre Pompidou, and Île de la Cité.
1 h
Visit Le Marais neighbourhood, Hotel de Ville, Palais de Justice de Paris (Conciergerie), Place Dauphine and the Pont Neuf. Enjoy complimentary river cruise tickets, which you can use at the end of your tour or whenever you like!
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