Paris Saint Germain Des Pres Walking Tour with Cruise Option

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Saint Germain des Prés is responsible for the sophisticated image of Paris as a city of art, literature and culture. This charming neighborhood offers a glimpse into authentic Parisian life as you explore its popular attractions with a local guide.

You'll visit iconic landmarks such as the oldest cafe in Paris, opened in 1672, as well as the oldest church. You will also discover some of the city's first jazz clubs, chocolate shops, and restaurants.

As you walk down the chic Boulevard Saint Germain, you will see the place where medieval fairs and marketplaces were once organized. You'll also discover how this neighborhood became a hub for artists and writers like Picasso and Hemingway and existentialists like Sartre and De Beauvoir.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of France's six national theaters and one of Paris's largest churches, which played a prominent role in the popular novel and film, "The Da Vinci Code."

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.

A tour to experience real Parisian life, and discover one of the trendiest areas of Paris

Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date

Chance to explore a neighborhood that reflects real Parisian life and French joie de vivre

Experienced local guide

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Transportation to/from meeting point

What To Expect

Boulevard Saint-Germain

Historic cafes where writers and artists gathered in the 1920s

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Rue Jacob

Where the Treaty of Paris was signed declaring U.S. independence

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Walking Tour & Cruise Upgrade

Seine Cruise Upgrade: Add on a Seine river cruise, good for one year from your tour date.

Saint Germain Des Pres Walking Tour

Reviews

4.92

177 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

168

Great tour
puteshestvennik1,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour by Maria. She is very passionate of Paris history and her tour was very informative and warm. Highly recommended!
Great tour with lots of interesting information
231hilarym,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour with Maria of a popular yet sometimes overlooked neighborhood of Paris. We covered more of Saint Germain than I expected which was a nice surprise. Sometimes with walking tours, I feel like you only really walk a block, but on this tour we actually traversed the neighborhood and saw a lot, which was perfect for me. I learned lots of fun facts that really help go beyond the surface of this wonderful part of Paris!
Something different from the usual trips, recommended!
Emanuela L,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It 'a nice tour different from the Latin quarters, very pleasant walk with highligths also on the various pastry shops in the area. RT, our guide, very nice, even extended the tour because we were very interested in his explanations, in addition to illustrating the neighborhood also provided us with a lot of information about Paris in general, appreciable! Recommended if you want to deepen your knowledge in this area :-)
Fantastic walking tour with great guide!
SoFlaGirl,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
RT was a great guide. Informative, friendly and interactive. We really enjoyed learning the history of this Parisian neighborhood. Also got some insider tips on places to eat in the area!
Magical!
panosp1,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The walking tour experience was excellent , really interesting and informative . Maria , the tour guide was enthusiastic , friendly and professional . Highly recommended!
Excellent tour
panosp1,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Maria was great. Excellent tour of the area. We learn about the area.i really liked the tour ! Definitely recommend to people
Great your!
Go592080,
Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour with RT! She is very knowledgeable of her neighborhood and knows all the good places. She made sure everyone was comfortable and even kept my teenagers engaged.
Saint Germain tour
pasqualinof108,
Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful moments in a very beautiful and inspiring part of Paris. RT know very well the neighborhood and her tips have been very useful and much appreciated.
Nice Tour
fernandol842,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice tour over a neighborhood with a lot of cultural history. Our tour guide RT gave us great insights about the area and the city. We really enjoyed it. Thanks RT!!
RT was amazing and we loved our tour.
28bhavnad,
Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved RT. She is very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. She made sure we had fun while we did the walking tour. We are so glad we booked this tour. RT was sure to share important information that we would have never known on our own.