MUST SEE! History of Paris City & #1 Louvre Museum Exclusive Tour

See it all in just one day on this joint tour between the historic center of Paris and its most famous museum, the Louvre. Our 5.5 hour exclusive guided walking & museum combo tour lets you see it all with one of our delightful guides that you’ll have all to yourself.

Once at the meeting point, you will start your tour by exploring ile de la cite, the oldest settlement in Paris. Once known as Lutetia, this former Roman city was the predecessor of present-day Paris, from which the city grew outwards.

From here, you will see the infamous Notre-Dame Cathedral – the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural interest.

Located on the île de la Cité the Palais de Justice, once known as the Palais de la Cité contains some of the oldest surviving buildings such as:

A gem of Gothic style, the St Chapelle was built in seven years. It was intended to house precious Christian relics, including Christ’s crown of thorns, acquired by Saint louis.

The Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité, as well as at a time the most notorious prison in all of France. Over a thousand “enemies of the Revolution” were housed there, and famous figures like Marie Antoinette ended their lives there.

You will then pass by the Saint-Michel fountain, a monumental fountain commissioned by Haussmann, under Napoleon III. It depicts the archangel Michael vanquishing the Devil, evoking thoughts of the battle between Good and Evil.

Afterwards, we will see Place Dauphine, a beautiful historic square, combining all the beauty and romance of Paris. Tucked away on the western tip of the île de la Cité, Place Dauphine was one of the first projects commissioned by Henri IV.

From here, we will walk to the bridge, Pont Neuf, which is considered to be the oldest stone bridge in Paris. Today Pont-Neuf is part of the banks of the Seine listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco.

In the middle of the bridge we will see the equestrian statue of King IV. Although the original statue dated from the 1600s, the one you will see today is a replica in its placed, as the original was destroyed during the French Revolution.

Before making our way to the Louvre we will see the Pont des Arts, a bridge which connects the Insitut de France and the Louvre. Built between 1801 and 1804, it was the first iron bridge in Paris.

Created by the Cardinal Richelieu in 1633, the Palais Royal and its gardens, are just a short walk from the Louvre. The Palace housed royal families up until the Palace of Versailles was built. Here you will be able to enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounded by a fantastic futuristic architecture with contemporary sculptures.

Leaving the Louvre behind us we will walk towards the Tuileries Gardens, passing through the Arc du Carrousel, a huge arc built to commemorate Napoleon’s military victories.

We will then enter the Tuileries Gardens, the oldest Park in Paris, with a history that dates back to the 17th century.

During your stroll in the Tuileries Gardens, you will pass by the Gardens’ Bookshop, a quaint bookstore tucked away in a corner which contains a large collection of gardening and landscape design books, along with some garden themed gifts and cards.

Place de la Concord, a site originally known for having been an execution site during the French Revolution, and which marks the start of the Champs Elysée.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• Notes: Louvre museum may be subjected to occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an appropriate alternative if the museum opening time is delayed more than 1h from the tour starting time. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin bag packs are allowed through security. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with ‘Skip the Line’ or ‘No Wait’ access. Some specific rooms inside the museum are subjected to a very quiet or restricted right to speak inside, in this cases your guide will provide the information about this places before entering the specific rooms where this rule applies. Some collections may vary along the year.
• IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the “SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR” option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**

• Private Spanish 10am
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• Private Russian 10am
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• Private French 10am
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• SEMI-PRIVATE 8ppl Max. English
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• Private Italian 10am
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• Private German 10am
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  PRIVATE GUIDED WALKING TOUR & SKIP-THE-LINE MUSEUM TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES; DURATION 5 – 5.5 HOURS; WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY
• Private English 10am
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  PRIVATE GUIDED WALKING TOUR & SKIP-THE-LINE MUSEUM TOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;TOUR INCLUDES ALL ENTRANCE FEES;DURATION 5 – 5.5 HOURS;WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY

• TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose “SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE” option)
• WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY (Does NOT apply if you choose “SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE” option)
• DURATION 5.5 HOURS
• LUNCH / COFFEE BREAK (Lunch Expenses Not Included)
• ALL ENTRANCE FEES
• GUIDED WALKING TOUR & MUSEUM TOUR WITH RESERVED ENTRY INCLUDED

• Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
• Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
• Temporary exhibitions NOT included

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•TOUR MEETING POINT: Metro exit Cité (Line 4). Meet your guide outside of the exit of the metro station on the opposite side of the stairs next to Metro sign CITÉ
•It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
• All guests MUST bring ID or photo of ID including birth date (Museum Rules)
• Recommended Dress: Comfortable and weather appropriate

Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour’s scheduled departure time.

For any URGENT matters please call/text your guide.
Their contact details are sent to your email by the morning of your tour.

Babylon Tours
Phone / Text 0019179990380
Web: www.babylontours.com
Mail: babylontoursinfo@gmail.com

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Babylon Tours Paris.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 56 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.