Left Bank Tour: Parisian Pastry & Landmarks

Explore the enduring allure of Paris’ Left Bank with an intimate walking tour. Encounter renowned landmarks and uncover hidden tales, all while immersing in the local culture — and enjoy a delightful Parisian pastry to complete the experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shakespeare and Company Bookstore - This iconic location invites visitors to step back in time and explore Sylvia Beach’s original bookstore alongside George Whitman’s vision of a ‘socialist utopia.’ Discover the tale of the ‘Tumbleweeds’ — adventurous travelers who are welcomed to stay in the shop in exchange for reading a book a day and…
What's Included
  • Small-group tour with max 12 guests
  • Insider tips on attractions, activities, and dining
  • Classic French pastry from Saint-Germain bakery
  • Guided walking tour of Paris’ Left Bank
  • Discover landmarks with engaging stories and history
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Tips / gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
  • By joining this tour you help promote tourism diversity as the tour keeps travellers away from the very touristic sites and from the crowds that often damage the local atmosphere.
  • For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians
  • Please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
  • The tour also includes…
Location
Shakespeare and Company
Rue de la Bûcherie
Shakespeare and Company Bookstore
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ozge
Jul 27, 2025
Fun experience - It was a super fun experience to see the parts of Paris we could have missed otherwise. Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens etc were all super fun to visit and we also learned about the history.
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Jennifer_r
Jul 17, 2025
Paris night walk - Great experience. Love that our guid Cecilia was so passionate and knowledgeable about Paris and its history.
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John_b
Jul 15, 2025
History and pop culture with a personal touch. Highly recommended. - Cecilia gave a wonderful tour. Every block or two she brought to life stories about places famous for centuries and places famous due to modern TV shows. Although there was a fair amount of walking, she made sure that the tour was doable for all of us on a hot, muggy evening.
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Daisy_c
May 22, 2025
Great tour guide! - We were shown around the Latin Quarter and enjoyed the histories of the parks and buildings along the way. We got rained on but it didn't matter. We ended at a local confectionary and had a sweet! Fun and informative. Met other travelers that we then bumped into the following day at the Louvre! How fun.
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Kathryn_g
May 19, 2025
The tour was a great... - The tour was a great overview of one of Paris's more bohemian areas. I thoroughly enjoyed the the late evening stroll as I was able to see Paris around sunset. My tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend the tour.
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Olga_t
Apr 24, 2025
Definitely worth it - The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the history and culture of the Latin district. As we wandered through the vibrant streets, he pointed out the iconic landmarks, each with its own unique story. He not only highlighted famous spots but also led us to hidden gems and local eateries that truly capture the essence of the area. Throughout the tour, he generously offered numerous recommendations for restaurants, shops, and attractions, ensuring that we would continue to enjoy the richness of the Latin district even after the tour concluded.
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Javierge4300ui
Nov 11, 2024
Magnificent - Magnificent dove guide is wonderful very funny and I discovered new things the best dove that knows a lot about what taught us everything very comfortable and an excellent group
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Victoria_s
Oct 11, 2024
A must when in Paris - This was a great tour! Cecilia was wonderful. So much knowledge. Her art and his Tory background gives you an insight into the area. We were lucky to have her to ourselves. Highly recommend this tour.
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Ann_y
Sep 24, 2024
Paris after dark - Paloma was a wonderful guide, full of interesting historic and Art information. She was very patient with my slow wwlking
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Ravishankar_l
Sep 13, 2024
Wonderful guide Paloma - Could have given 10 stars for my guide Paloma. She was wonderful and had great knowledge and information to share. She was really generous and bought me chocolates. I absolutely had a wonderful interaction with her and she was answering all of my questions and sharing amazing stories
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From $48
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).