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title: US and French revolution with General Lafayette
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 65
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.98
reviews: 43
duration_minutes: 120
duration_max_minutes: 180
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# US and French revolution with General Lafayette

**Guidekin's take:** Explore the connections between the French revolution and the American War of Independence through Lafayette’s story in Paris. Guided commentary and the entrance fee are included; arrange your own transport to the meeting point, and expect the walk to run in rain. 4.98 from 43 reviews at €65 per person for 2h–3h.

## Overview

You have seen the show Hamilton? Then, you will love this tour! And you'll see it as a great addition to the Hamilton show.

See how U.S. history and French revolution connects with this fascinating experience. I will take you where the horrors of the French revolution meet with an heroic figure of the U.S. war of independence, all deeply rooted here in Paris. In a homey neighborhood, away from the mainstream places, you'll visit a confidential cove yet bearing a huge historical heritage.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY § Check the…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 4 start times: between 09:00 and 14:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €65 per person
- Duration: 2h–3h
- Rating: 4.98/5 from 43 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: With Love From Paris Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 09:00, 09:30, 13:00, 14:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.98 from 43 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 43 of 43.

- 5 stars: 42 (98%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical depth and access to private sites; no recurring drawback emerges from these reviews

**Praised:**
- Detailed explanations connecting the French and American revolutions
- Engaging storytelling that keeps children and teenagers interested
- Access to private sites, with Lafayette's grave a recurring highlight
- Detailed answers to questions, adapted to visitors' interests
- Limited walking between historical stops

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaint; the lower-rated review praises the historical explanations

Written by Guidekin from the 43 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-07-09 to 2026-09-15); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Surprises along the way
- Entrance fee

## Not included

- Your transportation to the meeting point
- Your guide's optional gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **With Love From Paris Tours** (3h; admission included) - We will start this tour at a place where the guillotine, a gruesome accessory of the French revolution, took its toll with thousands of victims’ severed heads. This will be the opportunity to learn and “revive” this horrendous episode of French history know as “Grand Terror”....

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 09:30, 13:00, 14:00
- 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

IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY §
Check the EXACT ADDRESS of your meeting point on the VOUCHER after you have booked. It will feature on your voucher once you have booked.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJmUMbC3Fy5kcRvneTVqPExxU

Ends: back at the meeting point

## 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Upon booking, you will receive all information on how to easily get to the meeting point
- Rain or shine, the tour will be maintained. It gives another feel to this eerie experience
- You shall wear comfortable shoes and dress accordingly for your day ahead
- Come with your "Joie de Vivre"! You are on vacation ;-)

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