Unique Guided Walking Tour of Great Women in Parisian History

4.9 (93 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Learn about the lesser-known women who have shaped French history and explore Paris’ ever-charming Left Bank with a local guide on this walking tour.

Make your way to a woman-owned cafe just outside the Luxembourg Gardens and begin exploring the hidden gems of this beautiful park.

Between admiring sights like the Panthéon and Notre Dame, you’ll hear stories about the women who left their impact on the city.

- Learn about the important women who shaped Paris’ history
- Explore on foot to easily see and soak up the city’s ambiance
- Pick between morning and afternoon start times to suit your schedule
- Enjoy your guide’s storytelling that will bring the city’s history to life

Women of Paris (WoP) is the first Paris walking tour company devoted to the education of women’s history and influence. WoP offers tours that challenge the status quo by placing women at the heart of the Paris story. Since launching in 2016, WoP has grown to be one of the most unique experiences in Paris!

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Luxembourg Gardens
    40m
    Wander through these stunning palace gardens, learning about the woman who commissioned them as well as the 20 French queens and illustrious women remembered here.
  2. Latin Quarter
    30m
    Often referred to as the "cradle of Paris", this neighbourhood is the city's historic core. We'll be learning about the early city during the tour and how a woman came to save the city from the threat of attack.
  3. Musee Curie
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will stroll past the Curie Institute, a centre of scientific study and research opened by Marie Curie back in 1920 and today also partly a museum devoted to the life and contribution of this incredible woman.
  4. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    5m
    From the top of the so-called "Montagne de Sainte Geneviève", the hill of the Latin Quarter, we can look down on landmarks such a the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
  5. Pantheon
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Gaze in wonder at this impressive Paris landmark and learn the story of the first woman to be buried inside.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of Treize au Jardin café at number 5 rue de Médicis 75006

End point

We finish our tour on the Place Sainte Geneviève in front of the Saint Etienne du Mont church just behind the Panthéon. The guide will be able to offer full directions for getting to your next destination.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes
  • We reserve the right to cancel and refund if less than 3 guests book

Cancellation policy

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

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