Latin Quarter Guided Walking Tour - Semi-Private 12ppl Max
About this activity
A 2.5-hour semi-private guided walk through Paris’s Latin Quarter for up to 12 guests, from Notre-Dame and literary landmarks to Roman ruins, the Sorbonne and Luxembourg Gardens.
Highlights
- Shakespeare & Co. and the Latin Quarter’s literary history
- Saint-Séverin Church and medieval streets
- Roman baths and Cluny Museum exterior
- Panthéon exterior and notable French thinkers
- Sorbonne University and Luxembourg Gardens
Full description
Explore Paris’s Latin Quarter on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided walking tour for up to 12 guests. See Notre-Dame Cathedral from outside, Shakespeare & Co., Saint-Séverin, the Roman baths at Cluny, the Sorbonne, the Panthéon exterior and Luxembourg Gardens. Museum and monument admission tickets are not included.
Begin on Île de la Cité beside Notre-Dame, then follow your guide across the Seine into the Latin Quarter. Discover the literary world of Shakespeare & Co., the medieval streets around Saint-Séverin and the remains of Roman Paris near Cluny. Hear how the Sorbonne shaped generations of thinkers and why the Panthéon honors France’s great writers and scientists. The route continues toward Luxembourg Gardens and other historic corners when time allows. This 2.5-hour small-group walk is limited to 12 guests. Notre-Dame, the Cluny Museum and the Panthéon are viewed from outside; admission to ticketed monuments and museums is not included.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour semi-private guided walking tour
- Small group of no more than 12 guests
- Professional guide in English
- Outdoor route beginning near Notre-Dame Cathedral and ending at Place de la Contrescarpe
- Tour operates in most weather conditions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Admission to Notre-Dame, Cluny Museum and Panthéon
Itinerary
Meet your guide at Cité Métro
Meet outside Cité Métro beside the CITÉ sign, 10 minutes before departure. Begin near Notre-Dame Cathedral on Île de la Cité.
Guided Latin Quarter walk
Follow your guide past Shakespeare & Co., Saint-Séverin, the Roman baths and Cluny exterior, the Sorbonne, the Panthéon exterior and Luxembourg Gardens. This is an outdoor guided route; monument and museum admission is not included.
Meeting point
Start Location
Cité Métro (Line 4), 1 bis Rue de Lutèce, Paris
Paris, Cité, Paris, FR
Meet outside the Cité Métro exit (Line 4), at 1 bis Rue de Lutèce, beside the CITÉ sign at the top of the stairs. Arrive 10 minutes before departure.
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Know before you book
- Semi-private tour with no more than 12 guests.
- Provide a mobile phone number with country code so the guide can reach you if needed.
- Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meet outside Cité Métro exit, Line 4, beside the CITÉ sign at the top of the stairs.
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour's scheduled departure time.
- Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate
Requirements
Items to bring
- Valid photo ID
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We booked this tour to get as much as possible out of our time at The Met. What we didn’t know we were getting was a personalized experience full of captivating stories about the artists' lives and the people who brought the art to the museum. Robin was a wealth of knowledge and a highlight of our trip to New York!
Spent a great day with Charlie he was very engaging and shared lots of information and entertaining stories with us. He took great care of us and we would recommend him for any future tours.
Mark, tour guide for the Metropolitan Museum is an outstanding teacher: engaging; entertaining; professional; personable; experienced and deeply knowledgeable as a result of a lifelong passion and relationship with the Met. He loves what he does and cares deeply about sharing his knowledge and insight to spark curiosity and inspire his clients--his students--to understand context and meaning of each piece or work of art reviewed. My wife, a retired professor emeritas and myself both left thoroughly impressed and grateful to have been taught by best and most captivating guides we have had the privilege of meeting on one of our many travels and adventures. Hire the best. Hire Mark. Worth every penny and every minute of your time you can afford at the Met. Like us, you will look forward to coming back for another teaching session from Mark. In my case, hopefully we will be back on my birthday next year! (Thanks again Mark!)
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
This 2.5-hour outdoor walking tour is not wheelchair accessible. Meet at Cité Métro (Line 4) 10 minutes before departure. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather; bring water and a rain layer when appropriate. Large bags or suitcases are not permitted. Route adjustments may be necessary during national celebrations or security restrictions; the guide will cover the available highlights. Museum and monument admission is not included.