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title: Hemingway in Paris - Small Group Walking Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/hemingway-in-paris-small-group-walking-tour/
type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 100
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 48
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 31 of 54 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/hemingway-in-paris-small-group-walking-tour/
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# Hemingway in Paris - Small Group Walking Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Follow Hemingway's Paris through places he frequented, with a local guide using photographs and video to support the literary stories. The route includes a bus ride whose fare you pay separately; food and drinks are also excluded. 4.92 from 48 reviews at €100 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #31 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Hemingway spent his formative years in Paris. Surrounded by fellow authors such as James Joyce, Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound & F. Scott Fitzgerald, he transitioned from cub journalist to seasoned novelist. These men & women were known as the "Lost Generation", many of whom had suffered through the horrors of WW1. They flocked to Paris not only for artistic inspiration but also to find themselves.
This tour will take you to the places that Hemingway frequented, where he lived, worked & partied. Along the way I share documented research on his life & exploits, archival photos of Hemingway in Paris, and excerpts of his work.
From his first trip to Europe as a volunteer Ambulance Driver in WW1, to his final days in Ketchum, Idaho, I will share Hemingway's experiences in Paris, his life, his loves, his work. We will visit his favorite bars and perhaps share a drink while I relate his story from his early years to Paris, and ultimately his tragic end.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: The meeting point is in front of the…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 16:00: one departure a day
- Food not included: Food & beverages not included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €85: ages 12 to 17

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €100 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 48 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Visit the Hidden Paris
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.92 from 48 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 47 of 48.

- 5 stars: 45 (94%)
- 4 stars: 2 (4%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guide's literary knowledge and Paris locations; some would prefer less background material

**Praised:**
- Detailed knowledge of Hemingway and the Lost Generation, shared through engaging stories
- Visits to former homes, cafes and bars connect the biography to places in Paris
- Photos and videos help illustrate Hemingway's life and the literary scene
- An accommodating guide adjusts plans and responds to questions

**Complaints:**
- Some want less background and more focus on Paris haunts, while others value the detailed biography

Written by Guidekin from the 47 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-09-27 to 2026-06-07); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Tablet is used by the guide to present photo & video documentation
- Local guide

## Not included

- Alcoholic Beverages
- Transportation costs not included - there is a bus ride during the tour which costs €2/person
- Food & beverages not included

## Itinerary

1. **Latin Quarter** (20m) - We start the tour in the heart of the Left Bank's bohemian quarter. We discover his early days before arriving in Paris. Then we will see Hemingway's1st flat - a cold water flat with no running water, shared toilets in the hallway & a mattress on the floor. Despite his...
2. **Place de la Contrescarpe** (10m) - Next stop, the place where James Joyce finished writing his masterpiece novel Ulysses. The two men were good friends, perhaps a "Literary Odd Couple" given their differences !
3. **Odeon / Saint-Michel** (10m) - We will visit the original location of the famed bookstore, Shakespeare & Company, on the rue de l'Odéon. Hemingway was a close friend of the owner, Sylvia Beach, and he shared many happy memories of the store & the woman in his novel about Paris, A Moveable Feast.
4. **Eglise Saint-Sulpice** (15m) - Hemingway's last flat in Paris was located nearby - the rent was paid by his 2nd wife's family and it was far more posh than his previous digs. We will hear about his friendship with Fitzgerald & discover the behind-the-scenes story of his 1st novel, The Sun Also Rises. It...
5. **Le Select was popular with all the Lost Generation writers** (30m) - We end the tour here. Guests can also choose to end the tour in one of the other famed 1920s cafés of Montparnasse (La Rotonde, the Dome, the Closerie de Lilas), at Harry's NY Bar near the Opera, or at the Hemingway Bar in the Ritz Hotel (advance notice required for this...

## Schedule

- Runs: Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of the Café la Contrescarpe, on the Place Contrescarpe
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJW1o4Mu9x5kcRrYWfo9Q-rE0

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that I am entirely vaccinated

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #31 of 54** | €100 | 3h | 4.92 (48) | shared |
| [Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)](/france/paris/tours/paris-city-center-free-walking-tour-tip-based/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 15m | 4.97 (2147) | shared |
| [Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/montmartre-district-and-sacre-coeur-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (418) | private |
| [Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €350 per group | 3h | 5.0 (206) | private |

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