Join us for a 2.5-hour Free Walking Tour of Paris and explore the city's most famous landmarks with a local guide. This tour will take you to must-see spots like the iconic Notre Dame de Paris, the world-renowned Louvre Museum, and the stunning Sainte-Chapelle. With the guidance of a local expert, you’ll experience Paris like a true Parisian, wandering through its beautiful streets and uncovering its rich history.
Your Free Tour of Paris starts at the Saint Michel Fountain and ends at the Pont des Arts. It’s the perfect way to get oriented in the City of Light while keeping your trip budget-friendly. No matter the weather—rain, hail, or shine—our tours never cancel, ensuring an unforgettable experience every time!
One of the most beautiful cities in the world
Keep your camera ready as your local guide leads you through some of the most breathtaking landmarks in Paris. From Place Saint Michel, you’ll walk across the River Seine to admire the magnificent Notre Dame de Paris. As you stroll along the banks of the Seine, you'll see the Paris you’ve always dreamed of, just like in the movies. Cross the historic Pont Neuf and make your way to the Louvre, while also passing by the spectacular Sainte-Chapelle. Along the way, you'll catch glimpses of other iconic sights like the Musée d'Orsay and Place de la Concorde.
Fascinating Stories Behind Every Landmark
But there’s more to Paris than just its beauty. Your local guide will share captivating stories that bring these landmarks to life. From the rise of Napoleon’s empire to the dramatic beheadings of the French Revolution, and the city’s dark days under Nazi occupation, Paris is filled with history, and your guide will make sure you experience it all.
What is the Free Tour Concept?
The Free Tour model is tips-based, which allows you to support and reward your local guide according to the quality of your experience and your budget. This ensures that the tour meets your expectations while remaining accessible to everyone.
SANDEMANs, the birthplace of the Free Walking Tour concept, is one of the largest walking tour companies in the world. We offer daily tours in both English and Spanish, supporting local communities and providing some of the best freelance local guides who share the history and culture of the city with passion and an entertaining style. Join the Original Free Walking Tour of Paris and experience the beauty and history of the City of Love like never before!
The Paris Free Tour starts by the fountain on Place Saint-Michel (metro line 4 - exit 3)
Stroll along the banks of the River Seine
Photograph the stunning Notre Dame de Paris
Admire the Louvre museum from the riverbank
Hear the incredible stories of Paris' fascinating past
See the Palais de Justice, Institut de France & Ecole des Beaux Arts
TOUR SCHEDULES
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11:00 AM
11:00 AM
PHOTOS
Pont Neuf
Notre Dame de Paris
Tuileries Gardens
The Louvre Pyramid
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
Local English-speaking guide
What’s not included
Gratuities for the guide (optional)
Additional Information
Our business is connecting great guides and smart travelers, and we're proud that so many local guides employ us to welcome travelers like you on their journey through some of the world's best cities. No two tours are alike, and the sites, stories, and length of the tour will vary depending on what your freelance guide decides is best. That's why the tours we promote never get stale or feel scripted, and why both independent guides and savvy travelers prefer SANDEMANs
Wheelchair accessible
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The Free Tour starts by the fountain on Place Saint-MichelOpen in Google Maps
Notre Dame de Paris
The Louvre grounds (won't be visited during the Olympics)
Tuileries Gardens (won't be visited during the Olympics)
Palais de Justice
Pont Neuf
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Customer reviews
Well worth doing if you want to see most of the sites without having to plan where to go and finding out something about each landmark. We had Oliver as our guide and we found him very good! We saw everything we wanted to see on the tour except the Eiffel Tower which is understandable because its out of the way from the centre. We ended up going there after wards. We would highly recommend this free tour. So easy and enjoyable.
We did the English afternoon free tour and had a great time. Oliver was an excellent tourguide. Definitely the best free tour that we had during our Eurotrip. Highly recommend. Thank you Oliver for the excellent tour!
We did the free tour and were happy to pay our guide who was very knowledgeable and fun! We learned some interesting facts about the famous landmarks in Paris, enjoyed some urban tales and tips from our local guide. Highly recommended.
We did the morning free tour with Zach and really enjoyed it. We are a couple on our early 50s and appreciated Zach's history knowledge even if we didn't care for the drinking tips or the funny voices he did. He was cool and did a great job keeping the crowd amused. Would do a tour with him again.
We had Harry as our tour guide on a cold December afternoon and had the best time! Harry is friendly, entertaining and engaging. He gave us a great back history of Paris and was full of knowledge. We've done a free tour is most European cities we've visited and this one was up there as one of our favourites!
Our tour guide was Nancy & she was amazing. We had a great time & the tour was very informative. We arrived on a Saturday & took the tour the next day. Was great timing for us & it gave us a good sense of what we wanted to see during the remainder of the stay. She was quite funny & very engaging. I would highly recommend this tour. Next time we go to Europe we will look up Sandemans
The Free Tour is the best introduction to Paris! A general overview tour including many of the highlights of the city, the Free Tour usually lasts around 3 hours and is provided by a local freelance guide in partnership with SANDEMANs NEW Europe, so tour content can vary depending on your guide’s particular area of interest and expertise.
The Free Tour is a walking tour with no need for public transport and is designed for independent travellers, not groups. You can book your spot in advance online or simply show up at the start point on the day. There is no payment necessary at the start of the tour but you are welcome to tip your guide at the end!
We believe in supporting local communities and are committed to giving a voice to some of Paris' best local freelance tour guides, who passionately share the city's history and culture with their own unique and always-entertaining style. They'll never pressure you to tip; we believe that, if money is given, it should be voluntary and in direct proportion to the quality of the tour and the budget of the traveller.
Why join the SANDEMANs FREE Tour?
The route covers many of Paris' major landmarks
The meeting point is centrally located in Place Saint-Michel
The Free Tour is guaranteed to fit within your budget
The guides performing tips-based Free Tours are incentivized to perform every time
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Tell us the landmarks, stories or parts of the city you want to see, how long you have to see them and when you want to go, and we’ll build an itinerary that suits you.
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Participation in tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe is strictly on a voluntary basis. Neither SANDEMANs NEW Europe, nor the self-employed freelance guides who are the providers of the tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe, will be held responsible in any way for injuries to body or property incurred during tours. The tour guides reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.
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