Latin Quarter Self Guided Tour for Kids and Families in English

5.0 (2 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Packed with challenges, quizzes and fantastic facts, this is a unique, self-guided tour especially designed to keep kids 8-15 excited and the whole family having fun as you discover this must-see part of Paris.

Our Left Bank Adventure starts at Place St Michel (easily reached by metro, bus or taxi) and leads you on a discovery tour of the iconic sites and hidden jewels of the Latin Quarter of Paris, revealing the history and culture of this fascinating part of the city. Follow the interactive map to carefully selected locations and have fun as a family with activities and stories that bring each site and its story to life.

You simply download our app, sign up, and your tour will be waiting for you with full instructions!

Do the tour at your own pace, take a break if you want, and you can even come back another day to complete it. The perfect way to keep kids interested and parents happy as you explore and learn about this vibrant and essential part of Paris!

What's included

  • All information and directions to have a great tour are included on the app
  • The tour can be done offline (no need for mobile data) once it has been downloaded on the app
  • Written Guide/App in English
  • Other languages - Tour suitable only if you and your children are comfortable reading English

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Start your tour at the magnificent fountain in the Place Saint-Michel, and complete your first challenges to discover the meaning of the extraordinary sculptures that adorn it.
  2. 10m
    Explore the medieval church of St Severin, known for its extraordinary gargoyles. Follow the clues through the twisting columns inside and discover the gruesome past of its peaceful garden.
  3. 5m
    Discover the mischievous sundial installed by surrealist genius Salvador Dali above a Paris street and take our challenge to reveal the meaning of the symbols he built into it.
  4. Shakespeare and Company
    10m
    Stop outside the iconic bookshop Shakespeare and Company, frequented by James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway and other literary greats. Gaze at the mighty towers of Notre Dame cathedral across the river and see if you pass our challenges.
  5. 5m
    Discover the oldest street sign in Paris and use your detective skills to uncover its secret.
  6. 10m
    Stop in the Place Maubert, site of executions for four hundred years, and follow our clues to learn how Paris was transformed from a cramped medieval town to the city of grand boulevards that you see today.
  7. Arenes de Lutece
    10m
    Step through an ordinary doorway off the street and discover the ancient Roman amphitheatre of Paris, where wild animals were set loose to fight with gladiators in front of crowds of thousands.
  8. 10m
    Walk through the narrow Rue Rollin, home to philosophers and intellectuals, and then discover the remains of the mighty wall of Philippe Augustus, built seven hundred years ago for the protection of Paris.
  9. Eglise De Saint-etienne-du-mont
    15m
    Explore the exquisite church of St Etienne du Mont, built on the site of the ancient Roman Forum of Paris. Discover the tomb of the city's patron saint, Genevieve, and try our challenges to decipher the meaning of the stained glass panels that were created five hundred years ago.
  10. Pantheon
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Stop outside the Pantheon, resting place of France's most distinguished people, and use your detective skills to find the emperor hidden above its door.
  11. Sorbonne
    10m
    End your tour at the Sorbonne, the great institution of learning that began as a college eight hundred years ago, and complete our challenge to discover a statue with a secret power.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you're near the starting point (Place St Michel), open the route on the app and our interactive map will show you exactly where to go!

Once you're there, all information and directions will be on the app!

You don't need to meet anyone or present a ticket.

End point

A short walk from the starting point.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Do not purchase this tour if you and your children cannot comfortably read English

Cancellation policy

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

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