Podcast Tour Paris The Bloody Path of the French Revolution

Paris, France
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Duration2h 46m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Step beyond the sanitized history books and plunge into the visceral, paranoid, and idealistic reality of the French Revolution. On this immersive walking tour, you will trace the exact footsteps of mobs, monarchs, and martyrs. From the phantom outline of the Bastille to the blood-soaked stones of the Place de la Concorde, discover how elegant Parisian streets hosted the birth of modern democracy—and the terrifying climax of the Reign of Terror. Listen closely; the echoes of the guillotine and the cries for liberty still linger in the air.

- A 6.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 166 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Power, Protest & Civic Spaces
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The phantom footprint of the fortress where the Revolution ignited.
  2. 10m
    The headquarters of the radical Paris Commune and the site of early executions.
  3. 10m
    The central prison of the Revolutionary Tribunal, known as the antechamber to the guillotine.
  4. Cour du Commerce Saint Andre
    10m
    A hidden alley where radical journalism and the guillotine were born.
  5. Palais-Royal
    10m
    The elegant gardens where a fiery speech sparked the storming of the Bastille.
  6. Place du Carrousel
    10m
    The site of the Tuileries Palace, where a violent massacre ended the French monarchy.
  7. 10m
    The grand square that served as the epicenter of the Reign of Terror.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Paris's main station, take local public transport toward Place de la Bastille. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Place de la Bastille, Paris, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Place de la Concorde, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Paris's main station. The departure point is Place de la Concorde, Paris, France. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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