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Old Paris Walking Tour: Explore Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel

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Paris, France
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Overview

Most travelers think they’ve seen Paris after visiting the Eiffel Tower and main boulevards. But what if I told you the city’s true magic hides in its quiet streets, hidden corners, and stories only a local can share?

Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the history and details that give Paris its unique character. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while the city’s real soul stays just out of reach.

Our Walking Tour in Paris changes that. Your guide tailors the experience to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover Paris beyond the surface, like a local.

What's Included

  • Professional tour guide
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Gratuities (optional)
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V83M+M99
Paris, France

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Place Saint Germain Des Pres

Visit one of the oldest areas in Paris, built around a 6th-century abbey that became a center of intellectual and literary life in the 20th century.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rue Bonaparte

Walk along a street on the Left Bank that runs from the Seine to the Jardin du Luxembourg and was named after Napoleon Bonaparte.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rue Jacob

Discover a 17th-century street in the 6th arrondissement that connects Rue des Saints-Pères to Rue de Seine and was named after a former Jacobin convent nearby.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rue de Seine

Follow a street in the 6th arrondissement that links Boulevard Saint-Germain to the Seine and has housed art galleries since the 19th century.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rue de Buci

Explore a street in the 6th arrondissement that dates back to the 12th century and was named after Simon de Buci, a former president of the Paris Parliament.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cour du Commerce Saint Andre

Enter a passage opened in 1735 where the printing press of Jean-Paul Marat once stood and where the restaurant Le Procope has operated since 1686.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Boulevard St. Germain

Cross a major boulevard opened in the 19th century under Georges-Eugène Haussmann that stretches about 3.5 kilometers across the Left Bank.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rue Danton

Walk along a street created in the 19th century during Haussmann’s renovation of Paris and named after Georges Danton, a leading figure of the French Revolution.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Place Saint Andre des Arts

Stand on a square laid out in the 19th century near Boulevard Saint-Germain, close to the former site of the medieval city wall of Paris.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fontaine Saint-Michel

See a fountain built in 1860–1861 featuring a statue of Archangel Michael defeating the devil, located at the southern end of Boulevard Saint-Michel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rue de la Huchette

Walk along a medieval street in the Latin Quarter that connects Place Saint-Michel to Rue Saint-Séverin and has hosted theaters since the 19th century.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eglise Saint-Severin

Visit a church built between the 13th and 16th centuries that survived the French Revolution and contains Gothic architecture with 15th-century stained glass windows.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Old Paris Walking Tour: Explore Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Professional tour guide
  • 2-hour guided walking tour
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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