Private Tour of Paris Quartier Latin and the Historic City Soul

Paris, France
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Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

From the ruins of a Roman amphitheatre to the intellectual heart of Paris: on this 3-hour tour, a Brazilian who has lived in the city for more than 5 years takes you through the historic Rive Gauche, from the Arenas de Lutécia to the Panthéon, through the Sorbonne and the Jardin du Luxembourg until you reach Notre-Dame.

On the way, you understand how this neighborhood has concentrated centuries of academic, philosophical, and artistic life — far beyond what any Internet Guide can tell. The stops are at the right pace, with room for questions, curiosities and the secret corners that only those who live here know.

Group 100% private, maximum of 8 participants, adapted rhythm even for families with children. Ideal for those who are curious about history and want to understand the old soul of Paris, not just see their postcards.

Options

up to 5 people
from 6 to 8 people

Number of participants

What's included

  • 100% private tour (only your group)
  • Exclusive Brazilian Guide
  • Personalized gastronomic indications for the day of the tour
  • Flexibility of rhythm according to the group
  • Activity book Monsieur Pombo for children (where applicable)
  • Strategic pauses along the course
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Meals
  • Tickets to museums or attractions

What to expect

  1. Arenes de Lutece
    20m
    Your Guide will welcome you to the Arenas de Lutécia, a 1st-century Roman amphitheatre hidden in the middle of the Quartier Latin. You will hear how this space, used for gladiator fights and spectacles in Roman times, survived for centuries buried until it was rediscovered, and you will understand why most tourists pass by without even knowing it exists.
  2. Pantheon
    20m
    Your Guide will take you to the Panthéon, the neoclassical mausoleum where names like Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo and Marie Curie rest. You’ll hear the history of the building’s transformation—from a church to a secular temple dedicated to the great names of France—and understand the symbolism behind the 83-meter dome overlooked from outside before heading to the Sorbonne.
  3. La Sorbonne
    20m
    Your Guide will take you to the Sorbonne, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world, founded in the 13th century. You will hear about the institution’s role in shaping French thought over the centuries and feel the academic atmosphere that still defines the surrounding neighborhood today.
  4. Luxembourg Gardens
    40m
    Your Guide will take you into the Jardin du Luxembourg, the second largest park in Paris, created in 1615 by Maria de Médici. You’ll walk among statues, fountains and formal beds, listen to the story of the queen who sent to build the palace and garden as a replica of her childhood memories in Italy, and have a moment of rest and breath in the middle of the tour.
  5. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    20m
    Your Guide will take you to the parvis of Notre-Dame Cathedral, ending the tour in front of one of the world’s most recognized monuments. You will hear the history of reconstruction after the fire of 2019, understand the details of the Gothic facade and rosacea, and have time for photos before finishing the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Go to the corner of Rue de Navarre with Rue des Arènes at the entrance to the Arenas de Lutécia. Your Guide will have a sign with the name Mel Rolan to facilitate identification.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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