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.
Step inside the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral (Interior visit unguided due to regulations), the world’s most beloved church and a masterpiece of medieval Gothic architecture. Newly restored after the 2019 fire, it remains one of Paris’ most enduring symbols.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We will then move towards the infamous Louvre Museum, the world’s most visited art museum with a collection that spans work from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century. During this part of the tour, we will pass through the Cour Carrée, one of the main courtyards of the Louvre Palace and see the Louvre Pyramid, the museum’s main entrance, designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei.
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.
We will end our tour at 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.
Eden was fantastic from start to finish giving us a tour that was friendly, informative, professional and authentic. It’s hard to imagine having a better experience.
Our guide was excellent. Brilliant tour with many many facts and parisien history
Eden was an excellent guide. She had a great selection of pictures on her I-pad that really gave life to her explaination of Notre Dame and other places during our tour. I would highly recommend her for a guided tour.
Florian was warm, friendly, and highly informative. He enriched our stay in Paris with just the right amount of art history, French history, and the chronological understanding of the changes at Notre Dame. Easy to understand and highly interactive when you have questions. Highly recommend him and this tour.
Keara was a joy, we booked this tour not only to get a look at historical sites, but as a sort of opening to our time in Paris. That was such a perfect fit, sharing an enthusiasm for the city and it's little tiny pieces, Keara really did fantastically.
Excellent tour and wonderful tour guide . Jason provided thorough knowledge of the the city with personal insights and expertise .
Jason did a great job! Great walking tour.
Eden did a wonderful job. She was well prepared for the tour, had interesting details, was very clear, and so nice. All of our questions were addressed. She also made great use of pictures and stories at the locations where we visited. Well worth the time and money.
Florian was a great guide! He arrived early to meet us and stayed late to go into more detail about landmarks that we had questions. I would highly recommend this tour as a way to quickly learn about the history of Paris, along with several of its landmarks.
My experience with jason of Babylon Tours in Paris was nothing short of magical! Our guide JASON was incredibly knowledgeable and infused each stop with fascinating stories. The tour was well-organized and moved at a perfect pace, allowing for genuine engagement with the city. I appreciated how educational and informative the experience was, shedding light on both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. It felt less like a typical tour and more like exploring with a friend. I highly recommend JASON to anyone looking to truly feel the heartbeat of Paris!
Jay gave us a great tour. We covered a lot of ground and he shared very detailed stories and histories that kept things moving and interesting. Highly recommended !
This was a great tour… getting the history associated with Notre Dame and the development of the city of Paris both geographically and from the political perspective was fascinating. The guide was very knowledgeable and brought a lot of interesting facts to the tour.
Eden was extremely knowledgeable and informative. Great tour! I would definitely recommend.
Eden was an excellent guide with clear articulate english and was full of information and helpful advice. Very knowledgeable she was a great guide and the tour was a great introduction to Notre Dame and history of Paris. Eden also communicated well with us prior to the tour to ensure we were at the right meeting place. Highly recommend this tour and Eden M .
Had a great time with Remi today! He was was so friendly and knowledgeable about Paris. We learned so many fun stories that we never would have known if not for the tour. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful tour experience with our tour guide Jay. He was informative, fun and provided an excellent experience for us in Paris.
Jay was an awesome guide! We loved him!
Jay was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Remi was extremely knowledgeable and went above and beyond in delivering an outstanding tour experience.
Sophia was incredibly knowledgeable and created a dynamic and special tour sharing insights and history about Paris architecture, history, and took time to explain and answer questions! It was an excellent tour that I highly recommend! I came away learning and appreciating so many special details I’d never have otherwise known and can’t wait to share with friends while walking through the Latin Quarter!
Florian’s added personal touch with his artistic and architectural background, made this experience unforgettable!
The tour with Eden was wonderful, great walk, great knowledge and tremendous presentation of all the information. I would do a tour with Eden again
Georgia was the most amazing and considerate tour guide! We had a fantastic tour of Notre Dame (inside and out) as well as the surrounding area in the center of Paris. Georgia gave us a lot of history and perspective of the people of Paris, and the amazing architecture. There was a lot to see, but she found time for us to stop for a treat and also let us have a sit inside one of the churches. She also offered to take pictures of us at various stops, which was so great! Another amazing tour!
Our guide Sophia was excellent! She imparted so much information to us through very interesting stories. She also had a great sense of humor that made the tour fun. We had a great group!
Jay was an excellent tour guide. Knowledgeable, courteous, and made it an enjoyable tour.
Eden was an excellent guide. Her English was flawless and she was very knowledgeable about France's history and the surrounding area. It was a terrific use of our time and we highly recommend the tour.
Maria was really interesting on our 2 1/2 hour trip. She was very informative about Notre Dame and the surrounding buildings. I would highly recommend.
Hugo, was communicated b4 tour to make sure we knew where to beet etc, He was so knowledgeable with many anecdotes about the individuals buried here. Knew the History of the Cemetery and all its most interesting graves some well known others unknown to us. Highly recommend
Alaisdair was very good. Would have liked a bit more history focus. Done with good humour mixed in with facts. Would recommend
The tour leader, Adrien was personable, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable throughout this tour. He took us to many sites and gave us so much information as well. This tour gave us a better appreciation of Paris is just a few hours.
Our guide Marie was excellent. She gave us great historical information about the various sites we saw and had some interesting anecdotes to keep us amused as well. The length of time was perfect. The small group was excellent as well - we could hear everything and Maria was able to connect with everyone on the tour.
Jay was a knowledgeable, energetic and charismatic tour guide. The guide is a perfect way to learn about the Ile de Cité et Notre Dame. Merci, Jay
Jay was an amazing tour guide. His communication before and during the tour was very clear. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history, art, and architecture of Paris. We did not feel rushed and we really enjoyed his tour!
We had a wonderful tour with Maria. She kept the group together and had very great stories and pointed out many interesting facts and legends. The 2-1/2 hours flew by.
My wife and I just returned from a European vacation. In the two weeks we were there, we visited 3 countries, and took part in countless tours. Far and away the best excursion we had was the walking tour of Paris with our guide Eden Mele. Her in depth knowledge of the city and its history was fascinating. Eden’s approach to the tour was not only informative but customized and personal, right down to offering to take our pictures in front of historic landmarks. Eden is best in class, thanks for an amazing experience.
Our guide Alasdair was fantastic. a great storyteller with the perfect mix of humor and historical insight. He brought the city’s history to life in such an engaging way that we didn’t even notice how quickly the time passed. Highly recommended!
Alastair S was a fantastic guide! Started at Notre Dame and then a walking tour in Paris. Alastair S was knowledgeable, and very funny too. He did a fantastic job!
Francois was the perfect guide, intelligent, street smart and listened his group. We throughly enjoyed our tour. I would use him again. 5+++
Absolutely perfect tour to get a quick history and sightseeing of the city. Our guide Alasdair was so friendly and knowledgeable and entertaining.
Alasdair was hilarious and incredibly welcoming!! He offered a great history of Paris without being overwhelming and offered fascinating insight into the city.
Beautiful experience, Eden Mele was a great tour guide, very informative and excellent communication skills. She definitely made going to Notre Dame memorable for me and my family
We had a great introduction to Paris on our walking tour with Eden. It was the perfect start to our visit and I recommend the tour to others. Eden is friendly, knowledgeable, and the perfect guide. She immediately remembered all of our names, which is a nice touch.
Excellent, very knowledgeable, friendly, punctual and welcome to many questions!!!! I recommend Eden Melen 100% Awesome tour!!!
Our tour guide Eden, was very knowledgeable, warm and accommodating. She took time to explain things fully and answered our questions with enthusiasm.
We had a wonderful experience on our walking tour Jay was extremely knowledgeable and personable. I would highly recommend this tour simply because Jay was such an outstanding guide
Alasdair was wonderful…knowledgeable, entertaining, engaging, accommodating, and clearly loved the history of Paris. I would definitely book another tour with him!
Super interesting tour with a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Hugo was patient and answered our many questions. Hearing about the history of Paris made the long security line to Notre Dame go by quickly. Highly recommend this small group tour (there were only 3 of us)!
Jay was very nice and knowledgeable. He also gave us lots of good recommendations for time after the tour. We did some, but were short of time for all.
Our tour guide Alasdair was great, very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. Highly recommend this tour in Paris
Eden is an extraordinary tour guide. A native of Paris who speaks English fluently (I thought she was an American when I first heard her voice), she exudes a love of her city and shares her deep knowledge of French culture with grace and eloquence. And she’s fun! Highly recommended.
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