Paris in the Second World War: Private Half-Day Walking Tour
Paris, FR
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Private Tour Experience
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Duration: 3 hours
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Includes 1 Paris metro ticket
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Professional English/French guide
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Photo opportunities throughout
Explore Paris during WWII on a private 3-hour walking tour, uncovering stories of resistance, culture, and history in the heart of the city.
Featured Reviews
Included
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1 paris metro ticket -
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
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A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Excluded
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Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way -
Cost of additional transportation on the day.
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Gratuities (optional)
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Hotel pickup/drop-off
Explore Paris during WWII on a private 3-hour walking tour, uncovering stories of resistance, culture, and history in the heart of the city.
Highlights
- Explore daily life in Paris under Nazi Occupation
- Learn about the lives of those who suffered the horrors of the Holocaust
- Discover tales of heroic opposition by the French Resistance
- Visit iconic hotels where decisive decisions and meetings took place
- Witness the grand views towards the Eiffel Tower
Meeting Point
Your guide will meet you in front of the Paroisse Saint-Paul Saint-Louis main entrance located at 99 Rue St. Antoine, 75004 Paris, France.
99 Rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris , France
End Point
Charles de Gaulle statue. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Paris , France
What to expect
Jewish quarter
Begin at Metro Saint Paul, with a tour of Le Marais and the Jewish Quarter where you'll learn about daily life under Nazi Occupation. See the moving Holocaust Memorial, the Museum of Jewish Art and History and walk down Rue des Rosiers as you hear about the persecution, chilling round-up, and deportation of the Jews to Auschwitz.
60 minutes
Shakespeare and Company
Stop off at the famous bookshop Shakespeare and Co, and hear how its founder Silvia Beech refused to sell her books to the Gestapo.
30 minutes
Jardin des Tuileries
Take the metro to the Tuileries Gardens where you'll hear all about the Monuments Men.
30 minutes
Place Vendôme
.Visit two famous hotels nearby on Place Vendôme and Rue Rivoli: The Ritz and Le Meurice.
30 minutes
Place de la Concorde
Enter Place de La Concord, where peace was declared, and walk part way up the Champs-Élysées, the famous road along which both the Nazis and the Allied Forces marched, ending your tour at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle, hero of France, next to Le Grand Palais and Le Petit Palais both of which were used as hospitals during the war, and with a grand view stretching all the way up towards the Arc de Triomphe.
30 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What our experts say
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Visit the Holocaust Memorial nearby. -
Try local pastries at a nearby boulangerie.
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Check out nearby cafes for lunch options.
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Bring a camera for stunning views.
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Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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