Paris’ Iron Lady: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Paris, France
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Duration45m - 1h
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Are you looking for a way to learn about the Eiffel Tower without joining a tour group? Get the inside scoop behind Paris’ tallest and best-loved monument with this affordable walking tour, where you'll get the best vantage points to see the city’s Iron Lady.

• Find out why the tower was almost destroyed in 1909.
• Hear from producer Annie Sargent, producer of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast
• Do it all in 45 minutes, 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 if 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

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

What to expect

  1. Trocadero
    Pass by
    Starting in Trocadéro Gardens, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the Tower from all the spots where professional photographers take their customers to make life-long memories.
  2. Palais de Chaillot
    Pass by
    While you walk from the gardens to the Pont de Bir-Hakeim (Bir-Hakeim Bridge), I’ll tell you about the former Trocadéro Palace and the current Palais de Chaillot (Chaillot Palace), which houses various museums, including the Musée de l’Homme.
  3. Pass by
    You'll cross over the Bir-Hakeim bridge and see some of Paris' lesser-known sites.
  4. Pass by
    From the bridge, you’ll see the man-made Île aux Cygnes (Swan Island).
  5. La France Renaissante
    Pass by
    From the bridge, you’ll see La France Renaissante (France Reborn), a statue made in the likeness of Joan of Arc that commemorates the end of World War II.
  6. Pass by
    Stroll along the Promenade d’Australie, a dirt path next to the Seine River, on your way to the Tower.
  7. Pass by
    The Eiffel Tower is among the world’s most recognizable structures and most visited monuments. But when it was built in 1889, it was criticized by local intellectuals and artists who were against the design and scale of the project. On this walking tour, I’ll share the history of Paris’ tallest and best-loved monument and show you the ideal vantage points to see the city’s Iron Lady.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends in front of the Eiffel tower. It does not include entry to the tower.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation policy

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