Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter – Where Paris Began (3 Hours)
Starting at $287
No charge until 7 days before your tour. Cancel before then for free.
About This Tour
Travel back in time to the city’s origins. Experience the newly reopened Notre-Dame, the medieval streets of Île de la Cité, and the lively Latin Quarter. Uncover how Paris grew from its first settlers into the cultural hub it is now.
Itinerary:
What's Included
- Professional Guiding Services
What's Excluded
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point
-Your hotel or Shakespeare and Company
Your guide: Mathilde
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Esther W.
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Laura C.
We had a lovely tour with Mathilde. Even thought our tour started in the pouring rain, it did not slow us down one bit. She was very friending, engaging for both adults and children, and extremely knowledgable about all the sites. Wonderful way for first time visitors to Paris to get acquainted with the city.
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Ryan J.
Born to historian parents in Normandy, I'm a former journalist who loves history, gastronomy, and uncovering Paris’s hidden gems.
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Additional Information
If you have any specific questions or requests regarding this tour, please email [email protected].
Make It Yours
This tour isn't set in stone
Every tour can be customized to your pace, interests, and group. Tell us your dates and what you'd change, and we'll send back a tailored version within a day.
Your preferences
Pace, interests, group size
We build it
We match a guide and route
Experience it
With your guide, in person
Frequently asked questions
Is Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter – Where Paris Began (3 Hours) a private tour?
Yes. Gaido tours are private experiences led by local guides for your selected group.
Can I customize this Paris tour?
Yes. You can ask Gaido to adjust the pace, interests, group size, or stops for Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter – Where Paris Began (3 Hours).
What does Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter – Where Paris Began (3 Hours) cost?
Base price $287 USD; additional guests $17 USD each.
What is included in Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter – Where Paris Began (3 Hours)?
This tour includes Professional Guiding Services.
When do I pay for Île de la Cité & Latin Quarter – Where Paris Began (3 Hours)?
Not when you book. Your card is saved securely and charged 7 days before the tour's start time (right away if the tour is 7 days away or less). Cancel before then and you won't be charged at all.
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