--- title: Private Half Day Historic Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/private-half-day-historic-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 350 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 66 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 37 of 168 (Private Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/private-half-day-historic-tour/ --- # Private Half Day Historic Tour **Guidekin's take:** Trace different eras of Paris on the Left Bank before crossing the Seine on a private tour for your party. A guide, bottled water, city map and restaurant recommendations are included; pricing is per group and the walk runs rain or shine. 5 from 66 reviews at €350 per group/vehicle for 4h. In our comparison: #37 of 168 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Journey through time in the heart of historic Paris. Stroll through the different eras of Paris from Ancient Gaul to the Roman era and Middle Ages of the Left Bank. Crossing the Seine, you will discover Renaissance Paris and the Grand Siècle. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Address: Please meet your guide at Le… - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €350 per group/vehicle for the Private Half Day Historic Tour option; other options up to €560 - Duration: 4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 66 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: April in Paris Tours - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 5.0 from 66 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 66 of 66. - 5 stars: 66 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise engaging history and personal attention; many accounts describe other tours from the same provider. **Praised:** - Historical stories told in an engaging, approachable way - Routes and stops tailored to personal interests - Guiding that keeps children and teenagers interested - Useful restaurant and sightseeing recommendations after the tour - Warm, personal interaction that feels like exploring with a friend **Complaints:** - No complaints are stated in the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 63 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2018-02-16 to 2026-09-10); 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 Half Day Historic Tour | €350 per group | English | Journey through time in the heart of historic Paris! Private Half Day Historic Walking Tour Group size: 1-3 people max | | Private Half Day Tour for 1-4 | €410 per group | English | Journey through time in the heart of historic Paris! Private Half Day Historic Walking Tour Group size: 1-4 people max | | Private Half Day Tour for 1-5 | €470 per group | English | Journey through time in the heart of historic Paris! Private Half Day Historic Walking Tour Group size: 1-5 people max | | Private Half Day Tour for 1-6 | €560 per group | English | Journey through time in the heart of historic Paris! Private Half Day Historic Walking Tour Group size: 1-6 people max | ## What's included - Bottle of Water - Tour Guide - Restaurant Recommendations and Reservations - Map of Paris ## Not included - Coffee break - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Ile de la Cite** (30m) - Visit the founding point of Paris itself by the Parisii fisherman tribe. 2. **Latin Quarter** (30m) - Learn about the city’s medieval roots as you explore the cobblestoned streets of Latin Quarter and the left bank. 3. **Fontaine Saint-Michel** (30m) - Admire the Haussmannian-style architecture from one of Paris' most beautiful squares 4. **Sainte-Chapelle** (30m) - Learn about the vast history of Ste. Chapelle, le Palais de Justice and Conciergerie. 5. **Hotel de Ville** (30m) - As you cross over the Seine River, notice the difference in architecture as you make your way into the heart of Renaissance Paris, with a stop at Hôtel de Ville. 6. **Le Marais** (30m) - Window shop in this once aristocratic-turned slums-turned trendy neighbourhood. 7. **La Rue des Rosiers** (30m) - Stroll through the heart of Paris' Jewish Quarter, nicknamed the "Pletzl". 8. **Place des Vosges** (30m) - End the tour at Paris' prettiest square, Place des Vosges. The square is lined with cafés and bistrots, the perfect place to unwind after an exciting morning of touring. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30 - 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 Address: Please meet your guide at Le Saint Regis Café, 6 rue Jean du Bellay 75004 on Ile Saint Louis. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ7ayOGeNx5kcReHHR9KTXiz0 ## 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 - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - All tours go rain or shine - please dress accordingly - Comfortable walking shoes are recommended ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €350 | €175 | | 4 | €410 | €103 | | 6 | €560 | €93 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. ## Compared with other Private Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #37 of 168** | €350 per group | 4h | 5.0 (66) | 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 | | [Family Friendly Louvre Museum Private Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/family-friendly-louvre-museum-private-guided-tour/?format=md) | €368 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (317) | private | | [Private Guided Professional Photoshoot by the Eiffel Tower](/france/paris/tours/private-guided-professional-photoshoot-by-the-eiffel-tower/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.98 (411) | private | Ranked #37 of 168 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €52 to €955, median €183; typical length 2h. 168 of 168 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/private-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/private-half-day-historic-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md