Walking Tours in Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many and undoubtedly Eiffel tower ranks top among the bucket list checker. The Eiffel tower is one of the most iconic landmarks of not just Paris,but the entire world as a whole, and is worth visiting for the charm and beauty it withholds. By taking elevators, you can even reach the top of the Eiffel tower to witness and get yourself immersed in the panoramic beauty of Paris. Going on walking trips with a well-versed guide indeed helps you to take note of the best knowledge, and never miss out on important matters. You can reach the top by both stairs and elevators. From mid-June to early September, admission is open from 9 am to 11:45 pm for stairs and 9 am to 12:45 am for elevators. Rest of the year, the opening hours are from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm for stairs and 9:30 am to 11:45 pm for the elevators.

Musee d Orsay museum at Paris is noted as the museum with the world's largest collection of impressionist and post-impressionist art. This popular museum in Paris is also known for other extensive artworks inclusive of collections by Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Renoir, and can be explored when on a walking tour in Paris. The museum is open to visitors on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and opening hours are from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm. Although the last admission is at 5 pm. On Thursdays, the museum is open from 9:30 am to 9:45 pm and the last admission is by 9 pm.

Arc De Triomphe in Paris represents the victory of the French Army over the rest of Europe in the early 1800s. This is one of the major attractions in the Walking Paris Tours, and it is worth exploring the site and understanding a bit of history. On climbing the gigantic structure, a beautiful panoramic view of Paris awaits you at the top. From October to March, Arc De Triomphe is open from 10 am to 10:30 pm, from May to June, the same is open from 10 am to 6:15 pm and from July to September, this tourist attraction is open from 10 am to 11 pm.

This most visited art museum in the world is a major activity spot on the Paris walking tours. It's indeed a part of a larger palace in Paris named Louvre Museum Paris. This has been a major tourist attraction for a long time for the richest collection of paintings it has and for the unique architecture the museum withholds. All Tuesdays are closed along with Jan 1, May 8, and December 25. The museum is open from Wednesday to Monday and the opening hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Sainte Chapelle, another major attraction included in the Paris walking tours, dates back to the 13th century Gothic style architecture. This is one of the most stunning examples of gothic architecture with 15 m high stained glass windows of 1113 scenes divided into 15 windows. It is open on all days but at different times throughout the years. Opening hours are as follows:

from October-March 9 am to 5 pm, and from April-September 9 am - 7 pm19. Last admission would be 40 minutes prior to closing time.

Catacombs of Paris are another hidden gem included in the walking day tours in Paris itinerary. These underground ossuaries in Paris, France, contain the remains of more than six million individuals in a small part of a tunnel grid constructed to consolidate Paris' archaic stone quarries. Catacombs, Paris is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and the opening hours are from 10 am to 8:30 pm. Since this is a major attraction, long queues can be expected and so it is advised to visit in the off-tourist season.

Pompidou lets you travel and explore through hi-tech, brutalist, and post-modern architecture. This museum serves as a centre of visual arts of the 20th century. Additionally, the museum displays a plethora of artwork. Centre Pompidou is open all Wednesdays to Monday from 11 am to 10 pm and the last admission closes by 9 pm, and is one of the best places to visit when on a walking tour in Paris.

This UNESCO inscribed world heritage site was built in 1790, and the Pantheon offers more to the already well-defined art and culture of Paris. It houses a permanent museum dedicated to the people who have been buried there previously. In the Pantheon, you get to witness some of the amazing murals, and Foucault's pendulum is the most famous among them. The Pantheon Paris is open on all days from 10 am to 6 pm.

This famous art gallery in Paris is home to numerous impressionist and post-impressionist paintings and modern art. Visit Musee de Orangerie and be mesmerised by the paintings of Paul Cézanne, Henri Matisse, & Auguste Renoir. Additionally, you also get to witness the picturesque expanse of the Jardin des Tuileries upon entering the art gallery. Musee de is one of the must-visit stops on the Walking tour of Paris. The art gallery is open on all days except Tuesdays from 9 am to 6 pm and the last admission closes by 5:15 pm.

On Montparnasse you get to explore the uninterrupted view of Paris from about 200 mts above the streets. With a visibility of 40 km from the tower, it lets you view Arc de Triomphe, the Grand Palais, the dome of Invalides, the Sacré-Coeur, the Louvre, Notre Dame, and more. Information about the working hours is as follows:

• 1 May -30 September: Monday-Sunday: 09:30 am - 11:30 pm

• 1 October -31 December: Monday-Sunday: 09:30am -11:30 pm

Your visit to Paris is incomplete if you skip Les Invalides in Paris. Get ready to immerse yourself completely in the historical experience. Here, you get to witness, and view the Army Museum's permanent collections, which include relics from France's wars and military history. Along with the Church of the Dome, which is the burial location for French military heroes, in addition to Les Invalides, and it ultimately leads you to Napoleon's 1st tomb. Functional hours are from 10 am to 5:30 pm on all days.

Paris is also noted for its in-depth depiction of history, architecture, and culture. Petit Palais offers huge exhibits and collections from the period of the renaissance and associated romantic paintings, antiques, orthodox icons, and more. Petit Palais is going to be the perfect place for any art lover, and is a must visit when on a walking tour in Paris. Below mentioned are the functional hours a Petit Palais:

10 am to 6 pm (Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun) 10 am to 9 pm (Friday)

Explore and witness the raw form of art throughout the streets, and get to learn the origin of street art. This Paris Street Art tour lets you explore the artworks of Paris covering a distance of 8 km. On the go, you will be viewing murals like Obey (Shepard Fairey), Tristan Eaton, Invader, Inti, Seth, and Okuda.It will take around 2-3 hours to complete the journey, and the departure time for this guided tour is 10:30 am.

The Great Rodin Museum lets you explore around 6,600 sculptures, 8,000 drawings, 8,000 old photographs & 7,000 artworks. The museum is dedicated primarily to the works of Auguste Rode, the French sculptor, and the exhibits are nothing less than spectacular. It will take around 2-3 hours to walk around the museum, and the museum remains closed on 1st January, 1st May and 25th December. On all the other days, the museum is open except Mondays from 10 am - 5:45 pm.

By visiting Conciergerie when on a walking tour in Paris, you get to visit the famous landmark's historical alterations, which, back then, started off as a major house of French kings and later got revamped into a palace of justice at the end of the 14th century. You also get to explore the grandeur of the legendary revolutionary court and Marie-prison Antoinette's cell. The Conciergerie is open on all days from 9:30 am to 7 pm.

Undoubtedly Paris is recognized as the city of fashion and Louis Vuitton is the statement marker. The fashionista personality in you is going to love this visit for sure and moreover it is an educating experience. It is one of the most fun things to do when on a walking tour in Paris. The functional hours of the Louis Vuitton Foundation are as follows:

• 10 am to 8 pm (Mon-Thu)
• 10 am to 8 pm (Sat-Sun)
• 10 am to 11pm (Friday)

Be ready to explore the intricate & beautiful French Gothic architecture throughout the Notre Dame cathedral, and offer prayers at the iconic Saint-Severin Church while admiring the monument in the Latin Quarter. In these 1.5 hours of the guided tour, you get to learn about the history and culture of the capital city. The cathedral is open on all days from 10 am to 2 pm, and 2:30 pm to 5 pm.

In the ever-famous Grevin Museum in Paris, take a tour of the on-point wax figures of your idols & famous identities. This much-visited museum is indeed a must-see place in Paris for its vibrancy and takes you through the wax sculptures of people from all centuries. It's open from 10 am to 6 pm from Mondays to Fridays, and from 9 am to 7 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. However the last admission time is at 5 pm and 6 pm respectively.

Get to see exquisite tombstones and burial locations, and it is indeed the city's largest cemetery. Also home to some of Paris's past luminaries, and also a few familiar spaces, this calm and serene place is worth visiting during your walking tour in Paris. The cemetery is open on all days from 10 am to 12 pm, and it might take two hours for you to work around, and witness the architecture and design.

The legendary Pablo Picasso's museum in Paris located in the lovely Marais district of the city is home to around 5,000 pieces by the great master of contemporary art himself. All the artworks are open to the public for viewing, and are a true homage to the master himself.

By visiting Picasso National Museum you get to witness and explore the artist's breathtaking work on 228 paintings & 149 sculptures. The museum is open on all days, from 10:30 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 9:30 am to 6 pm on weekends.

This old settlement in the centre of Paris is home to multiple attractions and Parisian sites. By visiting Ile De La Cite Tours, you get to visit two iconic monuments of Paris, Sainte Chapelle, and the Conciergerie, and get to learn a lot more about the French revolution and history. The centre is open on all days from and the functioning hours from April to September are 9 am to 7 pm, and from October to March are 9 am to 5 pm.

This museum in Paris is dedicated entirely to language and linguistics, and is also a much important pitstop in the walking day tours in Paris. For all the language enthusiasts this is a perfect space to explore and witness great written works. Numerous topics related to language are covered through the exhibits and artwork ranging from codes, slang, ciphers, etc. The Mundolingua Museum is open on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm.