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title: Paris Saint Germain Private Walking Tour with Cruise Option
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 125
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.92
reviews: 181
duration_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 5 of 22 (Seine River Cruises)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-saint-germain-private-walking-tour-with-cruise-option/
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# Paris Saint Germain Private Walking Tour with Cruise Option

**Guidekin's take:** Explore Saint Germain des Prés through its cafes, church, jazz clubs and chocolate shops on a private tour for your party. A local guide leads the walk; the Seine cruise requires an upgrade, and food and drinks are excluded. 4.92 from 181 reviews at €125 per person for 1h 30m.

In our comparison: #5 of 22 in Seine River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Saint Germain des Prés is responsible for the sophisticated image of Paris as a city of art, literature and culture. This charming neighborhood offers a glimpse into authentic Parisian life as you explore its popular attractions with a local guide.

You'll visit iconic landmarks such as the oldest cafe in Paris, opened in 1672, as well as the oldest church. You will also discover some of the city's first jazz clubs, chocolate shops, and restaurants.

As you walk down the chic Boulevard Saint Germain, you will see the place where medieval fairs and marketplaces were once organized. You'll also discover how this neighborhood became a hub for artists and writers like Picasso and Hemingway and existentialists like Sartre and De Beauvoir.

During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of France's six national theaters and one of Paris's largest churches, which played a prominent role in the popular novel and film, "The Da Vinci Code."

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please meet your guide outside Église de…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 15 start times: between 09:00 and 16:00
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €125 per person for the Private Walking Tour Only option; other options up to €145
- Duration: 1h 30m
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 181 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: ExperienceFirst
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 15 start times between 09:00 and 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.92 from 181 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 179 of 181.

- 5 stars: 172 (95%)
- 4 stars: 7 (4%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the neighborhood history and food tips; the walk can run longer than planned

**Praised:**
- Engaging stories about the neighborhood's history and culture
- Useful recommendations for restaurants, bakeries, cafes and shops
- Overlooked streets and historical details that visitors would otherwise miss
- Friendly, patient guides who make time for questions
- Relaxed walking pace that reviewers find comfortable

**Complaints:**
- Some walks continue longer than planned

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-06-25 to 2025-11-07); 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Walking Tour Only | €125 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Cruise ticket NOT included |
| Private Walking Tour & Cruise | €145 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Seine Cruise Upgrade: Includes a Seine river cruise ticket, good for one year from your tour date. |

## What's included

- Experienced local private guide
- A tour to experience real Parisian life, and discover one of the trendiest areas of Paris
- Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
- Chance to explore a neighborhood that reflects real Parisian life and French joie de vivre

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from meeting point

## Itinerary

1. **Boulevard Saint-Germain** (10m) - Historic cafes where writers and artists gathered in the 1920s
2. **Rue Jacob** (10m) - Where the Treaty of Paris was signed declaring U.S. independence
3. **Saint-Germain-des-Pres** (20m) - Paris’s oldest church, one of the few remains of Romanesque architecture in the city
4. **The hotel that once housed famous writers and jazz musicians** (10m)
5. **Among the oldest streets of Paris, dating back to the 12th century** (10m)
6. **Cour du Commerce Saint Andre** (10m) - Narrow 18th-century cobblestone passageway, home to one of the oldest restaurants in Paris
7. **Odeon, Theatre de L'Europe** (10m) - A national theater inaugurated by Marie-Antoinette
8. **One of the biggest churches in Paris, famous for its starring role in “The Da...** (10m) - One of the biggest churches in Paris, famous for its starring role in “The Da Vinci Code” movie
9. **The Seine** (pass by, no stop) - Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a...
10. **Eiffel Tower** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
11. **Petit Palais** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
12. **Musee d'Orsay** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
13. **Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade** (pass by, no stop)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15 start times between 09:00 and 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

Please meet your guide outside Église de Saint Germain des Prés at 3 Place Saint Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris. It’s just across the street from the Louis Vuitton store. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EjIzIFBsLiBTYWludC1HZXJtYWluIGRlcyBQcsOpcywgNzUwMDYgUGFyaXMsIEZyYW5jZSIwEi4KFAoSCZk6JyzYceZHEVrQaoyOrXo3EAMqFAoSCSeubizYceZHEWw3ERzR3q0K

Ends: This tour ends in front of Saint-Sulpice Church, where you can take a free self-guided visit. 

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €250 | €125 |
| 4 | €320 | €80 |
| 6 | €360 | €60 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Seine River Cruises start at €37 per person.

## Compared with other Seine River Cruises

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 22** | €125 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (181) | private |
| [Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises](/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/?format=md) | €399 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (1822) | private |
| [2-6 pax Private River Boat Tour in Paris with Rosé and Macarons](/france/paris/tours/2-6-pax-private-river-boat-tour-in-paris-with-ros-and-macarons/?format=md) | €490 per group | 1h 30m | 4.95 (252) | private |
| [Paris Private and Customized Tour with Driver-Guide for Layovers](/france/paris/tours/paris-private-and-customized-tour-with-driver-guide-for-layovers/?format=md) | €360 per group | 4h | 4.93 (208) | private |

Ranked #5 of 22 in Seine River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €37 to €550, median €100; typical length 1h 43m. 13 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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