Old Paris Walking Tour: Explore Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel
At a glance
Old Paris Walking Tour: Explore Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel is a 2h small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by Local Tours Expert. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $90 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: 2-hour guided walking tour, Professional tour guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 12 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Most travelers think they’ve seen Paris after visiting the Eiffel Tower and main boulevards. But what if I told you the city’s true magic hides in its quiet streets, hidden corners, and stories only a local can share?
Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the history and details that give Paris its unique character. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while the city’s real soul stays just out of reach.
Our Walking Tour in Paris changes that. Your guide tailors the experience to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover Paris beyond the surface, like a local.
What's included
What's included
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
Visit one of the oldest areas in Paris, built around a 6th-century abbey that became a center of intellectual and literary life in the 20th century.
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Stop 2 · 10m
Walk along a street on the Left Bank that runs from the Seine to the Jardin du Luxembourg and was named after Napoleon Bonaparte.
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Stop 3 · 10m
Discover a 17th-century street in the 6th arrondissement that connects Rue des Saints-Pères to Rue de Seine and was named after a former Jacobin convent nearby.
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Stop 4 · 10m
Follow a street in the 6th arrondissement that links Boulevard Saint-Germain to the Seine and has housed art galleries since the 19th century.
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Stop 5 · 10m
Explore a street in the 6th arrondissement that dates back to the 12th century and was named after Simon de Buci, a former president of the Paris Parliament.
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Stop 6 · 10m
Enter a passage opened in 1735 where the printing press of Jean-Paul Marat once stood and where the restaurant Le Procope has operated since 1686.
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Stop 7 · 10m
Cross a major boulevard opened in the 19th century under Georges-Eugène Haussmann that stretches about 3.5 kilometers across the Left Bank.
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Stop 8 · 10m
Walk along a street created in the 19th century during Haussmann’s renovation of Paris and named after Georges Danton, a leading figure of the French Revolution.
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Stop 9 · 10m
Stand on a square laid out in the 19th century near Boulevard Saint-Germain, close to the former site of the medieval city wall of Paris.
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Stop 10 · 10m
See a fountain built in 1860–1861 featuring a statue of Archangel Michael defeating the devil, located at the southern end of Boulevard Saint-Michel.
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Stop 11 · 10m
Walk along a medieval street in the Latin Quarter that connects Place Saint-Michel to Rue Saint-Séverin and has hosted theaters since the 19th century.
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Stop 12 · 10m
Visit a church built between the 13th and 16th centuries that survived the French Revolution and contains Gothic architecture with 15th-century stained glass windows.
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the Place Saint-Germain des près near the Saint-Germain Church. Your guide will have an orange baseball cap.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Old Paris Walking Tour: Explore Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $90 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
2-hour guided walking tour; Professional tour guide.
Where does it start?
Meet your guide at the Place Saint-Germain des près near the Saint-Germain Church. Your guide will have an orange baseball cap.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
