Saint Germain des Prés: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

5.0 (10 reviews) Paris, France
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. Paris
Duration1h - 1h 15m
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• See where revolutionaries, philosophers and authors hang out while tucking into the 6th best macarons in France
• Hear from producer Annie Sargent, a tour guide and producer of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast whose passion for France’s history inspired him to craft this bestselling VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Saint-Germain-des-Pres
    Pass by
    This self-guided audio tour takes place in Saint Germain des Prés.
  2. Statue de Diderot
    Pass by
    The tour passes the Denis Diderot Statue where you'll learn a bit about it.
  3. Pass by
    The tour goes around the church of Saint Germain where you'll learn more about its history.
  4. Pass by
    The tour briefly stops outside the Da Rosa restaurant where you can pause the tour if you wish for a quick bite to eat.
  5. Pass by
    The tour passes the oldest Masonic Lodge in Paris, Maison Sauvage.
  6. Pass by
    The tour passes the restaurant Le Procope where, if you wish, you can pause the tour for a treat.
  7. Cour du Commerce Saint Andre
    Pass by
    The tour briefly stops outside Cour du Commerce Saint André.
  8. San Francisco Book Company
    Pass by
    The tour makes a quick stop outside the San Francisco Book shop.
  9. Musee d'Histoire de la Medecine
    Pass by
    The tour passes the Museum of Historical Medicine.
  10. Pass by
    The tour passes the Institut du monde anglophone.
  11. Pass by
    The tour passes around the Saint Sulpice Church.
  12. Pass by
    The tour passes by the Café de Flore. If you wish, you can stop the tour for a quick break in the cafe.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside Mabillon Métro. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.

End point

The tour ends at Maison Deyrolle.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0 (10)
From
$19.99 per person
Check availability & book
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours · Booked through Viator
More activities in Paris
From
$19.99 per person
Check availability