Stories and Secrets of the French Revolution: 3-Hour Walking Tour

Highlights

Meet your guide and tour group outside the Saint Sulpice metro station. Proceed to explore one of Paris' must-see attractions, Saint-Sulpice Church. Learn about its role in the beginnings of the Paris uprising; your guide will point out oft-overlooked details both inside and outside the impressive structure. Continue on your scenic stroll through Saint-Germain-des-Prés, visiting Paris' oldest café, dating from the late 17th century. Get a peek into the rooms that the Revolutionaries used as their battle headquarters, raising morale and planning attacks. Hear about famous revolutionary characters like Marat, Robespierre and Danton; your guide's engaging commentary will make their personalities and motives come alive. Journey down the alleyway where the guillotine was invented and learn surprising facts about this murderous invention. With your appetite whetted, stop by a local café to sip a coffee, take a rest and soak up the Left Bank atmosphere. Stop by historical sites related to the September Massacres and hear about Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI's failed escape attempts.

Summary

Meet your guide and tour group outside the Saint Sulpice metro station. Proceed to explore one of Paris' must-see attractions, Saint-Sulpice Church. Learn about its role in the beginnings of the Paris uprising; your guide will point out oft-overlooked details both inside and outside the impressive structure. Continue on your scenic stroll through Saint-Germain-des-Prés, visiting Paris' oldest café, dating from the late 17th century. Get a peek into the rooms that the Revolutionaries used as their battle headquarters, raising morale and planning attacks. Hear about famous revolutionary characters like Marat, Robespierre and Danton; your guide's engaging commentary will make their personalities and motives come alive. Journey down the alleyway where the guillotine was invented and learn surprising facts about this murderous invention. With your appetite whetted, stop by a local café to sip a coffee, take a rest and soak up the Left Bank atmosphere. Stop by historical sites related to the September Massacres and hear about Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI's failed escape attempts.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Murder, mayhem, and Marie Antoinette—dive into to the heart of the French Revolution by visiting rarely seen sites that transport you to Paris’ most tumultuous days. Keep track of the remaining steps and feel the revolutionary pressence while you see some last remaining traces of the era that changed the world's history! Learn about a bloodthirsty cast of characters while exploring the streets and cafés where they plotted the destruction of the nobility. Unearth hidden areas like the alley where the guillotine was invented and the location of an infamous assassination.

What’s included?

English-speaking expert guide
A coffee break in an authentic French caf
Small-group tour (no more than 10 participants)
Entry/Admission - Paris
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Localers

About operator:

Localers offers a wide selection of walking tours, private tours and food tours in Paris. Come and explore the city like an insider with one of our expert tour guides and immerse yourself into French lifestyle. With more than 50 sightseeing tours in Paris and 100 paris tour guides, there is the ideal tour for everyone. We look forward to showing you around !