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Paris Historic Center: 19th Century Boulevards Tour
4.5
23 Ratings
Paris
Discover Paris’ historic heart: elegant boulevards, medieval churches, world-class museums, and rich history. Perfect for first-time visitors!
Discover Paris’ historic heart: elegant boulevards, medieval churches, world-class museums, and rich history. Perfect for first-time visitors!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Hotel de Ville - The Hôtel de Ville in Paris, with its striking Renaissance architecture and grand façade, serves as the majestic city hall, embodying centuries of Parisian history and civic pride. Adorned with ornate sculptures and elegant decorations, it stands as a symbol of governance and cultural heritage in the heart of the French capital.
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- Hotel de Ville - The Hôtel de Ville in Paris, with its striking Renaissance architecture and grand façade, serves as the majestic city hall, embodying centuries of Parisian history and civic pride. Adorned with ornate sculptures and elegant decorations, it stands as a symbol of governance and cultural heritage in the heart of the French capital.
- Notre-Dame - Notre-Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French Gothic architecture, stands as an iconic symbol of Paris, captivating visitors with its intricate design and rich history.
- Sainte-Chapelle - Sainte-Chapelle, a jewel of Gothic architecture, enchants visitors with its soaring stained glass windows, transporting them to a world of ethereal light and divine beauty within the heart of Paris.
- Louvre Museum - The Louvre Museum, a world-renowned cultural landmark located in the heart of Paris, houses an unparalleled collection of art spanning from ancient civilizations to the modern era, captivating millions of visitors with its iconic glass pyramid entrance and awe-inspiring exhibits. As one of the largest and most prestigious museums in the world, the Louvre is a testament to human creativity and a beacon of artistic excellence cherished by art enthusiasts from around the globe.
- Pont des Arts - The Pont des Arts, a beloved Parisian bridge, is renowned for its romantic ambiance and panoramic views of the Seine River.
- Pont-Neuf - Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge spanning the Seine River in Paris, is an architectural masterpiece that has withstood the test of time, offering picturesque views of the city’s landmarks and serving as a historic link between the Left and Right Banks, captivating travelers with its timeless charm and rich legacy.
- Jardin des Tuileries - The Tuileries Gardens, nestled between the Louvre Museum and Place de la Concorde, beckon visitors with their serene beauty and meticulously manicured landscapes.
What's Included
- Local expert guide
- A thoroughly constructed-narrative
- Local expert guide
- A thoroughly constructed-narrative
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Elegant and monumental 19th century boulevards, medieval churches, the world’s best art museums, unbeatable spirit of its inhabitants and a delicate (or perhaps quite pronounced!) sense of superiority, that’s Paris! Welcome to the world capital of class, elegance, fashion, love, art and amazing cuisine! Occupying this spot continuously since the 17th…
Elegant and monumental 19th century boulevards, medieval churches, the world’s best art museums, unbeatable spirit of its inhabitants and a delicate (or perhaps quite pronounced!) sense of superiority, that’s Paris! Welcome to the world capital of class, elegance, fashion, love, art and amazing cuisine! Occupying this spot continuously since the 17th century!
Our main tour of the historic centre of Paris, an introduction to the city and its history. If you only have time for one tour, this is the one you are looking for!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide’s payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!
Location
Hôtel de Ville
Hotel de Ville, outside the metro at exit 5, next to the Paris tourist office, look for a yellow umbrella.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(23 Ratings)
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_lucy0789_3
Oct 1, 2025
Amazing experience! - Brilliant experience! Our tour guide was Francesca and she was amazing. Very enthusiastic and so informative! She really made the beginning of our first ever Paris trip special and gave us so many recommendations of food places, cafes and things to do. She made a massive effort to speak to everyone in the group and make it a really comfortable environment with the way she delivered the tour. Would highly recommend!
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Easthantseast
Sep 18, 2025
Great informative walking tour - Such an interesting tour we learnt so much. Tom our guide was full of fun interesting and entertaining facts about this lovely city. Would definitely recommend
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B4507tmphild
Sep 16, 2025
Tour Paris with Tom the Pom! - Having just arrived in Paris the night before, this tour was just what we needed to gain an insight into Paris-its landmarks and fascinating history. Tom The Pom was brilliant! His knowledge of the area and the history is vast and his delivery wasn't too heavy with humour along the way. He drew the crowd (of about 12) together with references from our countries and made us all feel very welcome by answering our questions along the way. The two and a half hours flew by and we really recommend this Walkative tour about the history of Paris with Tom.
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951sheenaf
Sep 10, 2025
Excellent tour guide - Francesca was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. The visual aids added to her exciting narrative. We can recommend this tour.
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Magdalena
Sep 6, 2025
Great Tour! Would recommend - Anna was a very good tour guide. She was very knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and answered all of our questions excellently. Even though we were a group of over 20 people, we could hear her loudly and clearly everywhere, even on busy streets. We highly recommend the tour!
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414debbiec
Aug 27, 2025
Jason was great - Our guide Jason was friendly and informative, he showed us a handful of sights in the centre of Paris. The group size was about 20 people which worked well. Would recommend.
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Sharon_h
Jul 11, 2025
Great tour of historic Paris! - This was a wonderful tour. The guide was knowledgeable, interesting, funny, and accommodating. Highly recommend.
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Natalie_c
Aug 9, 2025
The tour guide gave nice... - The tour guide gave nice information but also talked a lot about silly stuff. I could see with another guide it could be better.
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372ciaram
Jul 12, 2025
Good tour, guide needed to ramble less - We enjoyed seeing the sights of Paris and its beautiful architecture. However to our guide R - try to ramble less and slow down and keep more to topic! Still enjoyed and would recommend
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Claire_a
Sep 26, 2025
Don’t bother - A road was closed due to a parade, we arrived 5 minutes late but they had already left without us. You would have thought knowing the number of people on the tour they would have waited. Called the number, they told us to go to Notre damn bridge to find them so we did. Called them back as we could not find them, then they told us to go back to the start and “someone” would come for us. We waited for an hour but no one came. What a waste of money. We were really looking forward to it as well.
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