Paris History Tour: Saint Germain & Latin Quarter

Explore Paris’ Left Bank history with a walking tour through Saint Germain des Pres and the Latin Quarter. Uncover centuries-old secrets and stories.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Eglise Saint Germain des Prés - The oldest church in Paris, located in the heart of the Left Bank.
  • Cour du Commerce Saint André - This charming courtyard is home to Paris’ oldest restaurant.
  • Les Thermes de Lutèce - Adjacent to the Cluny Museum are the ruins of the Roman baths of Lutèce.
  • Square René Viviani - This delightful park…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guides
What's Not Included
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Paris boasts a rich history that stretches back over two millennia. This offers a wonderful opportunity to explore two of the city’s most renowned and ancient neighborhoods: Saint Germain des Pres and the Latin Quarter. This vibrant and captivating area will be introduced, while also visiting some of its oldest surviving landmarks, embarking on a…

Location
Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Place Saint-Germain des Prés
We will meet in front of the the Saint Germain Church. Just opposite in the famous café Les Deux Margeux.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Elizabeth_b
Sep 21, 2025
Walking Paris with Ewan - Had a wonderful experience discovering the city via a walking tour and with Ewan's historical knowledge and personable presentation.
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Hkr88
Sep 18, 2025
Amazing Tour Guide on this walking tour, worth every step indeed! Pun intended☺️ - This walking tour was truly the highlight of my time in Paris! Exploring the Left Bank with such a knowledgeable guide like Yuan/Yuen felt like stepping back in time—every street, café, and hidden corner was brought to life with fascinating stories of history, literature, art, and culture. I loved how he combined historical insight with fun anecdotes, making the experience engaging and easy to follow. The small group size was perfect; it felt intimate, personal, and gave us the chance to ask questions without ever feeling rushed. Walking through the Latin Quarter, seeing the spots where famous writers and philosophers once gathered, and discovering hidden gems I never would have found on my own made the experience unforgettable. The pacing was relaxed, giving us time to soak in the atmosphere, take photos, and really appreciate the beauty of the Left Bank. If you want to experience Paris beyond the typical tourist sights and truly feel its historic soul, I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. An absolute must-do!
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Fionadh4989eh
Aug 22, 2025
Thank You Ewen! Fabulous Tour - Ewen’s tour was the highlight of our holiday! As we meandered through the Left Bank, not too fast and not too slow, he provided us with such rich and detailed commentary, building upon the smattering of an understanding we already had about Roman, Christian, medieval, revolutionary and modern life. I totally recommend this tour for a combination of fun, gentle exercise and knowledge building 🤗
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Johnri7190gs
Feb 5, 2025
Latin Quater TOur - What a fun tour with a great guide who really knew his stuff, highly reccomened! Super interesting neighbourhood and Ewan was full of cool stories.
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960alekseya
Feb 5, 2025
Quirky and insightful! - Fantastic tour with Ewan! easy going and very knowledgeable in all the quirky things about Paris that would likely be missed in a "more conventional" tour. 5/5
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From $52
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).