Travel back in time to the most intense days of the French Revolution and Napoleon on a walking tour of Paris. Relive the key moments that transformed the city, the country, and the world.
Through a journey along the cobblestone streets and historic squares of Paris, learn about important figures of the time, such as Robespierre, Marat, and Napoleon Bonaparte, and their legacy in Paris, visiting the places that witnessed their triumphs as well as their defeats.
We start at the Place Vendôme, where elegance and luxury fill the air, followed by the Tuileries Gardens and the Place de la Concorde, the setting for some of the most bloody events of the French Revolution. We will then cross the Pont de la Concorde and head over to the National Assembly. Our visit will continue towards Les Invalides, final resting place of Napoleon Bonaparte. As we near the end of our time travels, we will cross the Bridge of Alexandre III for one of the most breathtaking views of the Eiffel Tower.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private walking tour with a professional guide
✖ Private transportation
✖ Entrances to museums and monuments that require tickets
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Your guide will meet you at Place Vendome, in front of the entrance to the Ritz Hotel 10 minutes prior to the starting time of the tour
Itinerary
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Place-Vendome
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
Duration: 15 minutes
2
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Place de la Concorde
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
Duration: 15 minutes
4
Pont de la Concorde
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
Duration: 10 minutes
5
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
6
Basilique Sainte Clotilde
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
Duration: 15 minutes
7
Esplanade des Invalides
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Pont Alexandre III
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
9
Petit Palais
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
Duration: 10 minutes
10
Grand Palais
Each stop of our tour is specifically catered to make you travel back in time to the French Revolution, and be able to understand the ins and outs of one of the most important events in contemporary history. You'll have plenty of time to walk around and take pictures. In this tour you set the pace!
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour does not include entry to museums and monuments.
