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Get up close and personal with our city’s iconic monuments and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods on this interactive, guided Paris city tour with a difference. Learn about France’s heritage while walking the streets, riding the Metro, playing petanque and sampling regional fare. Paris’ enduring popularity is legendary - find out why for yourself on this tour with a twist!

Highlights:

Explore the tangled medieval streets of Paris
Revel in the bohemian atmosphere of Saint-Germain
Make a wish to come back to Paris in front of Notre Dame Cathedral
Savour cheese and charcuterie in a traditional wine house
Learn local secrets while riding the Paris Metro
Play petanque in an ancient Roman arena

Tour style:Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage, Local Transport
Inclusion:

Local English guide, Metro tickets Plate of French cheese and charcuterie in a local wine house Wine and petanque game

Exclusion:

A drink during the aperitif break, Items of personal nature, Tips or gratuities for your guides

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point:
In front of the Pantheon, Train RER B, stop Luxembourg
Start time: 2.00 PM
Finish point:
Arènes de Lutèce, Metro 7 Place Monge, Metro 10 Jussieu

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Paris Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Dress standard:
Standard dress and comfortable walking shoes! Maybe an umbrella
Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Join a local guide to discover the enigmatic charms of France’s capital on this enlightening and entertaining Paris city tour. Start the adventure on Sainte-Genevieve Hill, a popular spot with local university students, that offers impressive views of the imposing Pantheon. Next, stop in at the Luxembourg Gardens and soak up the romanticism of this quiet haven that offers respite from Paris’ busy streets.

Continue to the vibrant Saint-Germain area, a hotspot for writers, intellectuals, musicians and artists. Full of eclectic cafes, cool coffee houses, pokey bookshops and lively street markets, it’s easy to see why Ernest Hemingway, Jim Morrison and many others fell in love with the bohemian vibe of this area. Despite rising prices and gentrification, Saint-Germain has managed to retain its irresistible, artistic charm. Next on our Paris walking tour, we wander along the serene embankments of the Seine River and head towards the energetic Saint-Michel area.

Take a peek into Paris’ first English bookshop, nestled in a medieval house and packed to the rafters with books, as we continue our Paris day trip adventure. Admire the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, then escape the crowds and sample a typical French charcuterie plate in a traditional wine house. Full of deliciously decadent cheese, salty cured meat and rich pate, this is an authentic French gastronomic treat!

Afterwards, head off slowly to admire the pretty islands on the Seine River and enjoy a quick trip on Paris’ Metro. This is a great chance to get to know this notoriously confusing transport system with the help of your local Paris guide!

Arrive at one of Paris’ ancient Roman arenas just in time to finish the tour by playing a game of petanque with a glass of French wine in hand. What better way to finish this Paris city tour rich in history, gastronomy, art and architecture?

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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