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Description

About this tour

This tour is a very good introduction to seeing the main monuments of this amazing city. The tour guide begins with an explanation in Opera Garnier, one of the most characteristic buildings in Paris. We will continue through Madeleine Church (a reproduction of the Olympian Zeus Temple, of Athens), Place de la Concorde (the second largest in France), the Champs Elysées and the Elysee Palace, the residence of the President. Also, know the beautiful stories hidden behind the National Palace of the Invalids, where are the remains of Napoleon, among others. The walk ends at the Eiffel Tower, the symbol of Paris par excellence.

What you will learn about on this tour:

In honour of which woman was the Eiffel Tower built.

Which building inspired the well-known work "The Phantom of the Opera?

What was the first tea room in Paris? - What does "particular hotel" mean in old french?

Why was the place of Industry replaced by the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais?

What was the purpose of the Esplanade of the Invalides originally?

What is the "most beautiful avenue in the world"?

What did Charles de Gaulle prefer to live in "Les Invalides" and not in the Elysee Palace? -Who was Bella Otero?

What happened from January to March 1910 on the Seine?

What is the more luxurious and expensive district to live in Paris? Do not think about it! And discover the essentials monuments of "the city o love" and the stories that surround them.

If you select the Tour + Seine River Cruise option, you will have the opportunity to relish in a picturesque and leisurely river cruise along the stunning Seine. This delightful cruise can be enjoyed either following your captivating night walking tour or on the following day, at your convenience. Additionally, the cruise ticket boasts a generous validity period of 2 years, providing ample time to take advantage of this memorable experience.

From 17 November to 30 December, our evening stroll through Paris will be a unique Christmas experience. We will get to know some of the main traditions of this time of the year in the city while we get into the Christmas atmosphere and visit some of the places decorated for the occasion. We will talk about the curiosities of the big Christmas tree that is installed in the foyer of the Opera Garnier, the crib of the Madeleine Church or the ice-skating rink located inside the Grand Palais de Paris. Did you know that it is the biggest in France?

We will walk under the lighting of the internationally renowned Champs Elysées, past the stalls of the Magie de Nöel market next to the Place de la Concorde and stroll past beautiful decorations that are unique to this time of year. A magical tour in which we will also discover some of the typical dishes of Christmas gastronomy in France, such as Galette de Rois and Yule log. Joyeux Noël!

Cruise Schedule

Until 31st of March 2023 - depart at 8:45pm and 10pm

From 1st of April 2023 - depart at 10pm.