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The History of Paris: Ernest Hemingway Tour

  • 2.5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • Paris
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  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Follow the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway through the Paris he once called home. From cafés and bookshops to quiet squares and riverside paths, this walk through the Left Bank brings his 1920s Paris back to life.

Destination
Paris, France
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Walk the streets where Hemingway lived, loved, and wrote
  • Get to know more about Ernest Hemingway
  • Visit the literary cafés and bookshops of the Lost Generation
  • Hear stories of Paris in the 1920s through the eyes of a writer
  • Discover Hemingway’s homes and hidden corners of the Latin Quarter
  • Enjoy a stroll along the Seine with inspiring views of the city

What you can expect

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"Paris is a moveable feast," Hemingway once wrote—and on this tour, you'll discover why. Stroll through the literary heart of Paris, the Left Bank, where Hemingway lived, wrote, and found his inspiration. Explore the neighborhoods and haunts of the Lost Generation, with stories about his time in Paris, friendships with other writers and artists, and his deep love for the city.

From Shakespeare and Company to the cafés of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and from Hemingway’s first Paris apartment to the banks of the Seine—this tour is not just about facts, it’s about atmosphere. With a local host who brings history to life, you'll uncover both famous and lesser-known spots that shaped a writer’s life and legacy.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at In front of the cafe - Paris to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Ernest Hemingway

    Your history tour in Paris will focus on Ernest Hemingway. Begin where Hemingway and his peers debated art and politics over coffee. Get an intro to Hemingway’s life in 1920s Paris.

  4. Historical Highlights

    Check out main landmarks related to Ernest Hemingway and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host

  5. Seine Riverwalk

    Stroll along the riverbanks where Hemingway walked daily, ending with reflections on how Paris became his lifelong muse

  6. Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the historical side of Paris, you’ll be able to go back in time thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Withlocals experiences
are always

Private & personalizedNo strangers, just you. Fully customize your trip to your needs.
With a local expertFrom historical facts to the most up-to-date health regulations.
Without the crowdsExperiences designed to take you away from the crowds towards authentic local spots.

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