Paris French Revolution Small Group Walking Tour: 1789 to Today
At a glance
Paris French Revolution Small Group Walking Tour: 1789 to Today is a 2h small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by Dayin. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $62.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Fun Walking Tour, A Local Tour Guide, Small Group (8 max) or Private.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 6 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This is not a monument-spotting tour. It's the French Revolution told as a story, on the exact streets where it happened.
Everyone knows Louis XVI lost his head. Far fewer know he was executed on a square you'll stand in yourself, or that the bridge beside it was built from the stones of the demolished Bastille, so Parisians would walk over the ruins of royal tyranny every day.
Over two hours, your local guide walks you through the Revolution in order: the spark of 1789, the fall of the monarchy, the royal family's failed midnight escape, the Reign of Terror, and the birth of modern France. You'll even learn why we still call politics "left" and "right", invented a few steps from here.
The famous landmarks, from Concorde to the Opéra Garnier, are the backdrop. The revolution is the story. You'll leave understanding Paris, not just having photographed it.
In a group of 8 maximum, with a passionate local guide who makes history feel alive and often surprisingly funny.
What's included
What's included
- Fun Walking Tour
- A Local Tour Guide
- Small Group (8 max) or Private
- Tips to navigate the city after
Not included
- Tips/Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up or Drop-Off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 20m
Where French democracy sits today — and where the ideas of liberté, égalité, fraternité were born, ideas that would go on to inspire revolutions worldwide.
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Stop 2 · 10m
Cross a bridge deliberately constructed from the stones of the demolished Bastille fortress. Learn what really happened on July 14, 1789 — and why it wasn't about freeing prisoners.
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Stop 3 · 30m
Stand on the square where Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette were executed, along with over 1,000 others during the Terror — including Robespierre himself, devoured by the revolution he built.
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Stop 4 · 20m
Where the converted horse stable was standing, where the First Republic was proclaimed, the king was condemned, and the political vocabulary the entire world still uses today was invented.
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Stop 5 · 20m
From heads on pikes during the Terror to Napoleon's column cast from enemy cannons, to its toppling during the Paris Commune of 1871 — one square, three revolutions.
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Stop 6 · 20m
How the upheavals of the 19th century, and Haussmann's radical rebuilding, produced the Paris you see today.
Meeting point
We'll meet you in the main square, in front of the statue. You can look up "Brasserie Le Bourbon" for directions.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is wheelchair accessible only with the private option
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- This tour may be canceled if the minimum of 2 people in the group is not met
- The itinerary can be subject to changes due to the 2024 Olympics.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Paris French Revolution Small Group Walking Tour: 1789 to Today take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $62.99 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?
Fun Walking Tour; A Local Tour Guide; Small Group (8 max) or Private; Tips to navigate the city after.
Where does it start?
We'll meet you in the main square, in front of the statue. You can look up "Brasserie Le Bourbon" for directions.
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, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
