Highlights
- Morning walking tour of the classic sights of Paris
- Smaller number of tour members ensures a more personalized experience
- Illuminating commentary on Paris sights and history from your expert guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
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The guy in red are our ...Lively description of a conver conversation between Napoleon and Alexander from Russia.Photo by: TinaSpain, 09 2012 -
The whole group gatheredTrying to do a typical "Ludvig XIV pose". Well !?!Photo by: TinaSpain, 09 2012 -
Historic ParisGotta love the history...Photo by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
Arcsyou can see the arcs all in a line.Photo by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
LouvreLove this picture...Photo by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
Notre DameThis is the back of the churchPhoto by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
Notre DameThis is on one side of the church.Photo by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
Eiffel TowerAt the beginning of the tour.Photo by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
Military AcademyNot far from the tower.Photo by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
Napolean's TombI learned alot from the guide about this place.Photo by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
TombThe top is made of real gold.Photo by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
Love the sculptureThis is in the back of the tombPhoto by: Rocket RUSA, 10 2009 -
Useful Information
The Louvre Museum, Paris
Sights on the Paris Walking Tour include:
- Notre Dame, learn about the cathedral's history, architecture, detailed facade and the coronation of a famous, albeit short, emperor
- St. Chapelle, which was built to house Christ's crown of thorns and a piece of the cross
- Louvre Museum, the former seat of the French throne and now the grandest museum in the world
- Orsay Museum, world famous for its Impressionist collection
- Lunch - settle down at a charming cafe nestled in the Tuileries Gardens (lunch not included)
- Place de la Concorde, the site of royal beheadings during the French Revolution
- Champs-Elysees, the most famous avenue in the world
- Arc de Triomphe, commissioned by Napoleon in honor of his army's victories
- Pont Alexander III, the most beautiful bridge in Paris
- Les Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb, a beautiful complex topped with the golden dome over the Emperor's tomb
- Ecole Militaire, former French military school with World War II damage still scarring the facade
- Eiffel Tower, built in 1889 and still the eternal symbol of Paris
Reviewed by Vsevolod B, USA, May 2013
Exelent, highly educated, perfect guide with a sence of understanding people...
Reviewed by Elaine R, May 2013
We had an amazing tour. Kit, our guide, was so friendly and knowledgeable and made our walk extremely interesting. He was able to answer all questions and we had a great time! We would certainly recommend this tour.
