--- title: Paris Latin Quarter Exclusive Guided Walking Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-latin-quarter-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 229 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, ru, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Shared or private? rank_in_category: 4 of 54 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-latin-quarter-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Paris Latin Quarter Exclusive Guided Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Walk from Notre Dame Cathedral through the Latin Quarter to sights including the Panthéon and Luxembourg Garden on a private tour for your party. A dedicated guide is included; Notre Dame is viewed from outside and moderate fitness is required. 4.99 from 229 reviews at €55 per person for 2h 30m. **Shared or private?:** Choose the SEMI-PRIVATE walk, English only, max twelve guests, at €55 per person for 2h 30m; private options give your party its own guide, minimum two guests. Trade-off: Private: per person, minimum two; €55 per person is shared. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #4 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview With a exclusive guide, take a 2.5-hour walking tour of one of Paris’ oldest and most iconic neighborhoods—the Latin Quarter. You’ll start by the Notre Dame Cathedral (Exterior Only) before making your way on foot to the playground of French students and the Lost Generation. Sights include the Panthéon and Luxembourg Garden. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Metro exit Cité (Line 4). - Group size varies by option: max 12 from €55 · private from €260 - Starts 10:00, 13:00, 13:30: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €10: ages 0 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English option; other options up to €260 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.99/5 from 229 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Paris - Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €55 · private from €260 - Guide languages: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 13:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.99 from 229 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 229 of 229. - 5 stars: 227 (99%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the detailed storytelling and personal attention; hot or cold weather can make the walk uncomfortable. **Praised:** - Detailed history and lively storytelling make the neighbourhood easier to understand - Guides adapt the route and explanations to guests' interests and needs - A comfortable pace with time for questions and breaks - Useful recommendations for restaurants and further exploring - Lesser known sites and stories alongside the main landmarks **Complaints:** - Walking in hot or cold weather can be uncomfortable Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-12-10 to 2026-09-13); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English | €55 / person | English | Save money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Private Spanish Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Private Spanish Tour | | Private Russian Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Russian | Private Russian Tour | | Private German Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | German | Private German Tour | | Private English Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | English | PRIVATE WALKING TOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS;TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE | | Private Italian Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Private Italian Tour | | Private French Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Private French Tour | ## What's included - Tour Guide Exclusively for you (Does NOT apply if you choose the small-group option) - Private Walking Tour (Does NOT apply if you choose the small-group option) ## Not included - Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi) - Gratuities (OPTIONAL) ## Itinerary 1. **Ile de la Cite** (15m) - 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. 2. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (20m) - From here, you will see the infamous Notre Dame Cathedral (Exterior Only) – the most famous of the Gothic cathedrals of the Middle Ages, distinguished for its size, antiquity and architectural interest. 3. **Fontaine Saint-Michel** (10m) - 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. 4. **Shakespeare and Company** (15m) - Next we will head towards Shakespeare and Company, a bookstore unlike any other. Just minutes from Notre Dame, it is arguably one of the most famous bookshops in the world where literary types from the Beatnik Generation would find a home through the 1950s and 60s. 5. **Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre** (10m) - Following on, you will see the Melkite Greek Catholic parish church, Saint Julien le Pauvre, one of the city’s oldest religious buildings. 6. **Eglise Saint-Severin** (10m) - You will also see the Roman Catholic church of Saint Séverin, one of the oldest churches that remains standing on the Left Bank and which continues to be used as a place of worship. 7. **Musee De Cluny** (10m) - After this, we will head towards the Musée de Cluny, also known as the National Museum of the Middle Ages. This museum is partially constructed on the the remnants of the third century Gallo-Roman baths and houses famous collections from the 1st to the 15th centuries. 8. **La Sorbonne** (10m) - Next we will head towards the infamous Sorbonne University, a college that became the epicentre of knowledge. The history of the Sorbonne is closely linked to that of the creation of the French university. 9. **Pantheon** (15m) - We will then head towards the Pantheon (Exterior Only), a building originally built as a church dedicated to St Genevieve, but now functions as a secular mausoleum, containing the remains of notable French citizens such as Voltaire and Rousseau. 10. **Luxembourg Gardens** (15m) - We will then go to the beautiful Luxembourg gardens, situated on the border between Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. The gardens, inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence were created in 1612 upon the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici and cover 25 hectares of... 11. **St. Etienne du Mont** (10m) - If we have time, we will see the church of Saint-Éienne du Mont, which contains the shrine of St Geneviève, as well as the tomb of Jean Racine. 12. **Wall of Philip II Augustus** (10m) - We will also pass by the Wall of Philip August, the oldest city wall in Paris. The wall was built during the struggles between Philipp II of France and the Anglo-Norman House of Plantagenet, as the French King ordered a stone wall to be built in order to protect the French... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 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 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJh9QF0uFx5kcRLMmv6oj_VtU ## Good to know - 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) - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside. - 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)** - This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 54** | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (229) | varies by option | | [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 | Ranked #4 of 54 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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