Paris Historic Private 3-hour Walking Tour with WWII Landmarks

5.0 (5 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Delve into the history of the Second World War and learn about life under Nazi Occupation on this walking tour of Paris. Hear about the French Resistance, the terrifying invasion of Nazi tanks, and the horrific arrest and deportation of the Jews where it all happened.

What's included

  • 1 Paris metro ticket
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
  • Cost of additional transportation on the day.
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup/drop-off

What to expect

  1. Le Marais Jewish Quarter
    1h
    Begin at Metro Saint Paul, with a tour of Le Marais and the Jewish Quarter where you'll learn about daily life under Nazi Occupation. See the moving Holocaust Memorial, the Museum of Jewish Art and History and walk down Rue des Rosiers as you hear about the persecution, chilling round-up, and deportation of the Jews to Auschwitz.
  2. Shakespeare and Company
    30m
    Stop off at the famous bookshop Shakespeare and Co, and hear how its founder Silvia Beech refused to sell her books to the Gestapo.
  3. Jardin des Tuileries
    30m
    Take the metro to the Tuileries Gardens where you'll hear all about the Monuments Men.
  4. 30m
    .Visit two famous hotels nearby on Place Vendôme and Rue Rivoli: The Ritz and Le Meurice.
  5. Place de la Concorde
    30m
    Enter Place de La Concord, where peace was declared, and walk part way up the Champs-Élysées, the famous road along which both the Nazis and the Allied Forces marched, ending your tour at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle, hero of France, next to Le Grand Palais and Le Petit Palais both of which were used as hospitals during the war, and with a grand view stretching all the way up towards the Arc de Triomphe.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the Paroisse Saint-Paul Saint-Louis main entrance located at 99 Rue St. Antoine, 75004 Paris, France.

End point

Charles de Gaulle statue. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

Additional information

  • 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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