Medieval Paris Private Tour
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Medieval Paris Private Tour
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Unlock the secrets of medieval Paris on this private guided walking tour. Learn the early history of monuments such as La Sorbonne, Cathedral of Notre Dame, and the Fountain of the Innocents. Your art historian guide will answer questions about life in the French capital as it existed 800 years ago.
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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English, French
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Highlights
- Walking tour of medieval Paris with art historian guide
- Learn the early history of monuments such as La Sorbonne and Notre Dame
- Private tour ensures personalized experience
- Learn to spot architectural remnants from medieval construction
- Professional art historian guide
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Begin your private walking tour in central Paris. Then head near the Gothic Notre-Dame Cathedral where your art historian guide shares the rich history of this iconic landmark and gives context for its location on the Ile de la Cité. As you walk the cobblestone streets of the Latin Quarter, you learn to spot the architectural clues that a building dates back to the Middle Ages. Visit the Sorbonne and the Hotel de Cluny, a 14-century monastery turned Museum of the Middle Ages, famous for The Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. You see the ornate tower from the 16th-century Church of Saint-Jacques-de-la-Boucherie and visit the Renaissance-style Fountain of the Innocents (Fontaine des Innocents). Explore the stories behind landmarks such as Les Halles, the site of the city’s market dating back to the 1100s. Armed with this knowledge of medieval history, you can wander on your own with greater insight.
- Start:
- 98 Bd Saint-Germain, 75005 Paris, FranceThe guide will be waiting for you at the subway stop Cluny La Sorbonne, line 10, in front of McDonalds.
End:- 26 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 Paris, FranceAt the side of the Pompidou museum, by the Stravinsky fountain
- Wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11571P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11571P4
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- 26 Rue Saint-Merri, 75004 Paris, FranceAt the side of the Pompidou museum, by the Stravinsky fountain
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- Mira M0 contributionsBest Guide and Tour in Paris!Boris has to be the best guide in Paris. He has an incredibly unique and engaging approach, one of the best tours I have ever taken. He has a deep knowledge and passion for what he does, which was very evident. He was able to bring the art to life with his insights and stories—truly an amazing experience. I went with family, and he was able to keep both adults and kids engaged, making it a fantastic experience for all ages. Seeing Monet’s monumental canvases was breathtaking, and the guide’s explanations added so much depth to our understanding and appreciation. Anyways, this is a must for anyone visiting the city. It’s a compact, insightful dive into an exciting art period. The tour was like having a personal storyteller who makes history and art come alive!Written August 2, 2024
- S4216INjakew0 contributionsBest tour everSuch an amazing experience. Boris was very knowledgeable and my family and I had a fun time. He took great photos of us and answered every question we had. This tour is a must!Written July 30, 2024
- O2626OLrobertw0 contributionsBoris in ParisDidn’t really know what to expect when we booked a private tour of Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame, but Boris literally brought these places to life with amazing details and stories. Left us in awe and hungry to learn more. Also recommended some great cafes and other places to visit. Set the tone for our entire trip to Paris.Written July 30, 2024
- Jules O0 contributionsExcellent GuideExcellent experience with Milia. She is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. Well worth the cost. We learned a great deal about Picasso beyond what we knew previously.Written June 22, 2024
- marinadS9530CY0 contributionsBreathtaking architecture with knowledgeable guideMy experience on this tour was nothing short of unforgettable. I would highly recommend it to anyone eager to delve into the heart of the city's history and admire architecture of medieval Paris.Written June 14, 2024
- Shnitzugah0 contributionsGood Guide BorisGreat tour! I don't think we could find better guy than Boris to guide us! He has a lot of knowledge of art, architecure, literature and history. We had so much fun and interesting discussion about range of topics!Written June 12, 2024
- 776av0 contributionsLet there be light!Another really great tour with Boris. La sainte chapelle is absolutely magnificent and Boris was able to bring it to life. The conciergerie was also a great addition, with the history and architecture being so wonderfully gothic. I would 100% do this again!Written June 10, 2024
- 776av0 contributionsEverything I expected and moreI honestly really enjoyed this tour. 1.5 hours was the perfect amount of time to get a decent understanding of the Orangerie and its main pieces. I would definitely go back! If you are looking for a great way to get in-depth knowledge about the pieces on display, this is the tour for you!Written June 10, 2024
- Omaljev800 contributionsLa Sainte Chapelle is magnificant!What a tour! Boris is more than engaging - he knows so much about architecture, churches and history! Also, he is very entertaining. La Sainte Chapelle is of course a must if you visit Paris. I live in London and I do not think there is anything similar as this marvelous experience. Out of this world!Written June 10, 2024
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California44 contributions
This was the first of three tours our family did with Boris. Boris is both an intellectual as well as a skilled narrator. He is able to weave coherent themes throughout his tours and I found each tour to be educational and thought provoking. A great experience for our family. Highly recommend!
Written April 8, 2024
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harrison80
Naperville, IL6 contributions
Mar 2018 • Family
We had the pleasure of being guided through the sites of medieval Paris with Boris. My teenage boys(15 and 18) loved it. It was actually one of our favorite things on our trip. Boris was extremely knowledgeable about everything! It was such a pleasure spending the afternoon with Boris and learning about medieval Paris. Highly recommend!
Written March 19, 2018
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hi there,
Thanks so much for the kind words. It was great pleasure spending the time discovering the medieval Paris with your family. I hope to see you all again soon.
Kind regards,
Boris,
Paris in person private tours
Written April 2, 2018
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stephane209
Suresnes, France3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
Mila was a really interesting and friendly guide introducing multiple perspectives, we were all thrilled.
Written October 18, 2023
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jkl403
Southlake, TX1 contribution
Mar 2018 • Family
My family and I had the great fortune to have Boris take us on a private walking tour of medieval Paris. We thoroughly enjoyed it! Boris was engaging, extremely knowledgeable, personable, and simply just fun. I give Boris highest marks. He patiently answered questions and provided a wonderful picture of what medieval Paris must have been like. We found it to be very educational (but not overly so)...my teenage boys loved it!. Highly, highly recommend.
Written March 18, 2018
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hi Jeffrey,
Thanks for the kind words - it was my pleasure to have such a curious and engaged group. Hope to see you guys again !
Kind regards,
Boris,
Paris in person private tours
Written March 19, 2018
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Hello, can you tell me where this tour ends? I'm looking at purchasing tickets for tower access to Notre Dame that would start soon after this tour ends so need to make sure we are in the vicinity. Thanks.
Written June 8, 2018
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