Left Bank – Latin Quarter Tour

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The Left Bank tour runs every day at 11am and 2.30pm – rain or shine – and runs a leisurely 90 minutes.

- Closed December 24th and 25th only. -

Follow a native into Paris’ most historical district, where Picasso, Hemingway and so many others found inspiration. From Sorbonne to Pantheon and the Luxembourg gardens, explore the picturesque area where Parisians grow up and come of age. Includes:
 

Left Bank Tour

  • Sorbonne University, the Pantheon and Luxembourg gardens
  • Elegant café terraces and student drinking holes
  • Place de la Sorbonne – student traditions and rites of passage
  • The great statue of Montaigne – honored philosopher and… butt of student pranks
  • The haunts of The Unicorn, Cyrano de Bergerac, Hemingway and even Italy’s Dante Aligheri
  • The picture-perfect view of the Eiffel Tower – and other photo opps

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    This combination of romantic alleys, bohemian locales and casual Parisian fashion is highly intoxicating.

    On our tours you will feel the difference. Our native City Guides know what it’s like to live in Paris. They are eager to take you around their favorite neighborhoods, and glad to give you personal insights into life in our city – where to go out, shop, drink, dine and experience the city. An hour with a Discover Walks guide is like strolling around with a new friend.

     
    Advanced booking?
    Walk-ins are our normal way of operating. Advanced booking is optional – though it does help us schedule everyone’s walks.
    Email: contact.paris(at)discoverwalks.com

     
    Family Walking Tours
    Where kids come first – so everyone can have a good time.
    €140 (€110 for 5 guests or less).
    All inclusive, 90 minutes to 2 hours.
    We meet you at the place of your choice.
    Email: private.paris(at)discoverwalks.com

     
    Groups are advised to book in advance
    For groups of 8 and more, we advise you to book 48 hours in advance, lest we are unable to accommodate your group.
    Email: groups.paris(at)discoverwalks.com

    We meet at Notre Dame, by the huge statue of Charlemagne on his horse.
    Closest metro station: Cité.
    Tour ends near metro Cluny-Sorbonne.

    Tours start on time every day at 11am and 2.30 pm rain or shine and last some 90 minutes.

     
    Look for our distinctive fuchsia purple vests.

    The Left Bank tour meeting point:

    Notre Dame meeting point