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Paris Latin Quarter Walking Tour  Duration2 hours LocationEurope, France, Ile de France and Paris, Paris Product Code3588LATIN Rating  - Details
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Translate DescriptionDiscover the Latin Quarter's hidden secrets on an afternoon stroll through the legendary Left Bank district. This Paris neighborhood contains more history and beautiful monuments than anywhere else in Paris, and the best way to see it all is on foot. Paris' history began on the Left Bank, and on this relaxing guided walk you'll gain valuable insights into Paris, its people, art and spirit. Led by your local guide, the two-hour walking tour makes its way from the Pantheon, the final resting place of France's most famous citizens, to the manicured Luxembourg Gardens.
IntroductionDiscover the Latin Quarter's hidden secrets on an afternoon stroll through the legendary Left Bank district. This Paris neighborhood contains more history and beautiful monuments than anywhere else in Paris, and the best way to see it all is on foot. Paris' history began on the Left Bank, and on this relaxing guided walk you'll gain valuable insights into Paris, its people, art and spirit. Led by your local guide, the two-hour walking tour makes its way from the Pantheon, the final resting place of France's most famous citizens, to the manicured Luxembourg Gardens.
You'll walk along the Latin Quarter's ancient streets and see Paris' three most beautiful churches: Notre Dame Cathedral, St. Chapelle and St. Etienne du Mont. You'll also pass famous institutes and universities, exquisite fountains and statues, art treasures from the Middle Ages, student haunts and the Left Bank abodes of Sigmund Freud, Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, the beat poets and Jim Morrison.
Sights of the Latin Quarter Walking Tour include: - Learning about Notre Dame Cathedral's history and architecture, with its detailed facade
- St. Chapelle, built to house Christ's crown of thorns and a piece of the cross
- Sorbonne University, the most prestigious university in France
- Conciergerie, the brutal prison where Marie Antoinette was held before her execution
- Cluny Museum, the Middle Ages museum of Paris, containing the famous "Lady and the Unicorn" tapestries
- St. Etienne du Mont, a beautiful church that houses the tomb of St Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris
- Place St. Michel, the beating heart of the Latin Quarter
- "Bouquinistes", the famous book and poster vendors lining the banks of the Seine River
Local Operator InformationComplete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind. Inclusions - Guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter
Exclusions- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info - Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
ConditionsConditions of Sale:Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading 'Important Information'. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as: - Hotel for pick up
- Weights for helicopter tours
- Choice of times for tours
- Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.
You must call the travel service operator at least 48 hours prior, or upon arrival at your destination. CommencesParis, France Departure DateSeasonal
March 1 - October 31
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Departure Time3:00pm Departure PointCentral Paris Return DetailsConcludes in the Luxembourg gardens at approximately 5:00pm
An excellent way to see some brilliant sights, hear some great history and feel the enthusiasm for a wonderful city from a guide who made the whole experience fun.
Be prepared to walk, listen and experience the stories of the Latin Quarter in a way that makes you want to return and stay.
Great fun made better with a great guide. 2011-10-31 Mark S , Scott our tourguide was very knowledgeable and kept us very entertained. 2011-10-10 dgaiser , This is a great tour of the Latin Quarter. We were delighted that our guide, Travis, led us on this tour since he was our guide on the Paris Walking Tour the previous day, which we really enjoyed. Great overview of the Latin Quarter. 2011-10-07 Linda , Really good tour and the guide - Scott - was really funny, energetic and knew a lot about Paris :) Try to do this tour with good weather! 2011-09-15 mvambrosini , Excellent guide. Great value. 2011-08-27 Reshawn D , Very worthwhile. Excellent guide, although he had very long legs and ours are very short making the pace very brisk! 2011-08-18 Keith J , this guide made it a wonderful tour. he was great. loved it all 2011-06-27 Richard Lasar , USA We really enjoyed the tour and its leader, Scott. We learned a lot about this area of Paris. 2011-06-10 JAMES I , Travis was an awesome tour guide. We really enjoyed learning about the Latin Quarter in a fun and relaxed way.
Highly recommended! 2011-05-29 Richard R , The tour guide was charming and informative. He was also considerate to my mother who is elderly and had difficulty keeping up in the heat. This is rare to find in todays youth. We would recommend this tour to others. 2011-05-12 carolyn B ,
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