Thematic Paris Running Tour Latin Quarter and Cité and St Germain

5.0 (8 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration2h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Immerse yourself in the history of Paris while running.
Join us in the heart of the Latin Quarter to discover:
Ancient Lutetia, the Gallo-Roman origins of Paris, with its thermal baths, cardo maximus and Roman arenas; the prestigious universities and the Panthéon; medieval Paris with the Cluny Museum, Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle; the remains of Philippe Auguste’s city walls; and the elegant Place Dauphine and Pont Neuf.

The tour also explores the literary and artistic soul of St-Germain-des-Prés, with its legendary cafés and the traces left by Hemingway, Joyce, Beauvoir and many others, through the beautiful Luxembourg Gardens.

Along the way, we will uncover countless hidden details, stories and secrets that make this tour a unique run through Parisian history.

. Discover Gallo-Roman and medieval Paris
. Visit key landmarks
. Explore the charming streets of St-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter
. Ideal for individual to small groups, with flexible pricing based on group size

What's included

  • If it's hot, we'll have water for you (with us or water will be offered to you on the way)
  • The guide will carry maps&documents to explain Paris during the visit (given at the end of the tour)
  • We'll take all the photos you want (given to you after the tour using the Dropbox system)
  • We'll see many sites but won't enter inside

What to expect

  1. The Seine
    20m
    Running along the river and enjoying all the sites on the way with a lot of information given by the guide while running
  2. Ile de la Cite
    30m
    Running along all the nice sites of this central Island with many stops to learn about the great history of this place (Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, Palais de Justice, Notre-Dame, Marché aux fleurs, Hôtel-Dieu, Préfecture de Police, ...)
  3. Luxembourg Gardens
    20m
    We will pass by this beautiful park and will learn about its history, the Senate, the numerous point of interests of this splendid garden
  4. Pont Neuf
    10m
    Learning about the oldest bridge of Paris
  5. Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
    1h
    We will discover this historical district, learn about its former religious history and what became the intellectual heart of Paris
  6. Latin Quarter
    1h
    Total exploration of the Latin quarter, very old historical heart of Paris, for a long time the central place of universities of Europe (churches, Pantheon, little unknown squares and passages, famous cafés, universities, medieval walls remnants, roman sites (thermal baths, arenas), artists and writers' location...

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is located at one of the Cluny metro exits, at the intersection of Boulevard Saint-Germain and Boulevard Saint-Michel.

End point

The meeting point is located at one of the Cluny metro exits, at the intersection of Boulevard Saint-Germain and Boulevard Saint-Michel.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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