Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Elegant and monumental 19th century boulevards, medieval churches, the world’s best art museums, unbeatable spirit of its inhabitants and a delicate (or perhaps quite pronounced!) sense of superiority, that’s Paris! Welcome to the world capital of class, elegance, fashion, love, art and amazing cuisine! Occupying this spot continuously since the 17th century!
Our main tour of the historic centre of Paris, an introduction to the city and its history. If you only have time for one tour, this is the one you are looking for!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note that booking this tour you will be joining our general pay as you wish tour (tour in which it is up to the guest how to reward his or her guide). In this case the amount you pay covers the reservation fee and the guide's payment. If you wish to join a smaller, private tour let us know and we will organise it for you!
What To Expect
Hotel de Ville
The Hôtel de Ville in Paris, with its striking Renaissance architecture and grand façade, serves as the majestic city hall, embodying centuries of Parisian history and civic pride. Adorned with ornate sculptures and elegant decorations, it stands as a symbol of governance and cultural heritage in the heart of the French capital.
Notre-Dame
Notre-Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French Gothic architecture, stands as an iconic symbol of Paris, captivating visitors with its intricate design and rich history.
Options
Historic Paris Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Local expert guide
A thoroughly constructed-narrative
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointed in this tour
Patty K,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We took this tour late in the after after just arriving in Paris. It was supposed to hit all the highlights. I’ve been on a lot of walking tours and generally prefer those when the guide is a native of the City. Dawid was our guide not from Paris but has lived there for sometime and was knowledgeable. He made the tour interesting with funny stories but we were unable to finish our tour by the louvre because pont neuf was closed for a special installation of an exhibit. I thought the guide should have known this and taken us in a different route. Instead he talked about the places without us going there. He also walked by the oldest click in Paris without even a mention.
I felt the guide could have been better
HelenRosen100,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I felt the guide could have been better, and that would have made the tour better. But still pretty interesting.
Don't let the price fool you, it is an amazing tour.
CampBar,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour we took in Paris. Toto (Timothy) was passionate, informative, knowledgeable, charming, fun and funny. We learned a lot and the tour flew by. The Musee d'Orsay need to hire him immediately.
Toto is a fantastic tour guide
U1282TXlisab,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toto was awesome! Very knowledgeable and friendly. I love how he introduced French history in a fun and engaging way
Great tour, tons of history and stories
Chuckley24,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom was excellent! Tons of knowledge and good jokes. The fact that he’s a native English speaker and also fluent in French made the tour great.
Fantastic tour
Mads Kruuse,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a group of 6 friends in Paris. Some were there for the first time and some had been there several times. Francesca our amazing tourguide had so many stories and interesting facts about this city that everybody had a fantastic tour. And thanks to Francesca the tour did’nt feel too long, despite the freezing cold and the heavy winds.
Amazing experience!
lucy0789 3,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant experience! Our tour guide was Francesca and she was amazing. Very enthusiastic and so informative! She really made the beginning of our first ever Paris trip special and gave us so many recommendations of food places, cafes and things to do. She made a massive effort to speak to everyone in the group and make it a really comfortable environment with the way she delivered the tour. Would highly recommend!
Don’t bother
Claire A,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00A road was closed due to a parade, we arrived 5 minutes late but they had already left without us. You would have thought knowing the number of people on the tour they would have waited. Called the number, they told us to go to Notre damn bridge to find them so we did. Called them back as we could not find them, then they told us to go back to the start and “someone” would come for us. We waited for an hour but no one came. What a waste of money. We were really looking forward to it as well.
Great informative walking tour
easthantseast,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an interesting tour we learnt so much. Tom our guide was full of fun interesting and entertaining facts about this lovely city. Would definitely recommend
Tour Paris with Tom the Pom!
B4507TMphild,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having just arrived in Paris the night before, this tour was just what we needed to gain an insight into Paris-its landmarks and fascinating history. Tom The Pom was brilliant! His knowledge of the area and the history is vast and his delivery wasn't too heavy with humour along the way. He drew the crowd (of about 12) together with references from our countries and made us all feel very welcome by answering our questions along the way. The two and a half hours flew by and we really recommend this Walkative tour about the history of Paris with Tom.
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