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Curious to know more about Paris’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Paris from a local perspective as you learn about Notre Dame & Latin Quarter.

Destination

Paris, France

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Italiano, Español, Lietuvių, العربية, Deutsch, Português, Hindi

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 16 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 Saint-Sulpice square, between the fountain and the church - Paris to start your journey

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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. Notre Dame & Latin Quarter

   Your history tour in Paris will focus on Notre Dame & Latin Quarter. Learn the impacts, insights and hear stories related to this historic event from your knowledgeable host. Discover the city as you retrace history and go in-depth on the effects this part of history has on Paris

4. Historical Highlights

   Check out main landmarks related to the theme of your history tour and connect their relevance through fantastic stories and facts from your expert local host

5. Hidden Treasures

   During your tour, you’ll also uncover hidden gems that will show you a different perspective of history as you know it, something you can’t easily find in a history book!

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.

Reviews from guests

Gill🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Welly)

4 April 2025

Welly was easy to spot at the designated meeting point, which was also easy to find. The tour was very interesting full of information about the history of Paris. We visited a number of areas in the Latin quarter looking at churches and architecture. Welly was pleasant friendly and happy to walk at our pace. He was able to answer questions and made the whole experience great fun. I would highly recommend him.Fantastic tour

Charles🇺🇸 United States

(About local Giedre Izabele)

24 March 2025

Iza led six of us (all in our 50s) on a walking tour of the Latin Quarter and Ile de Cite. She was fantastic in every way! She was knowledgable, engaging, attentive and responsive for the entire 3+ hours we spent together. I recommend Iza for any excursion in Paris!Iza's the best!!

Marion

(About local Welly)

17 March 2025

Welly was the perfect guide. Just the right amount of historical and cultural information peppered with humour and some delicious local sweet treats. He even went the extra mile sending us loads of restaurant and museum recommendations after the tour had finished! We would have no hesitation in recommending him.Lovely intro to the Latin Quarter

Nilda

(About local Gelsomina)

20 February 2025

Gelsomina is a wonderful guide. She is knowledgeable, personable and patient. Being with her for over four hours while we explored the Latin Quarter and the amazing restoration at Notre Dame was an absolute delight. I enthusiastically recommend her! A delightful experience

griselle🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Carlos Hernan)

14 January 2025

El tour con Carlos fue excelente y muy divertido. Carlos fue muy atento y nos llevó por lugares que solo un parisian conoce. Se adaptó a mi pasión por la historia y al ritmo de mi esposo también ! Su conocimiento e historias locales sobre la magia que tiene esta ciudad fueron inigualables. Carlos tiene una personalidad muy atenta con un espíritu especial y relajado. Le apasiona lo que hace y nos dio recomendaciones sobre lugares, restaurantes y tips en nuestra primera visita a Paris. De seguro Volveré a contactar a Carlos en nuestra próxima visita! Gracias amigo ;)La mejor experiencia en Paris !

Nagalis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos Hernan)

11 December 2024

We had gotten to Paris and it was beautiful and all but it still felt dull. Carlo’s did a great job of bringing the city to life through its rich and long history. He was so kind and you can tell he was so passionate about what he was doing. When we got there , he was our tour guide. By the end of the night , we felt like we had made a new lifelong friend. Tour in Spanish!! Gracias Carlos Hernán.Knowledgeable!!

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Welly)

22 November 2024

I already sent a glowing review. Welly is the best

Michael🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Anukool)

25 October 2024

Our guide was very knowledgable and took us on a fabulous route - we really enjoyed the tour as Anukool was very engaging. Michael

Yvette🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Anukool)

15 September 2024

A super nice and interesting walk with Anukool. a historicus and golf pro from India. He knew it all. Told is in a very nice way a lot of history. We saw Paris in a beautiful way!A walking wikipedia!

Robert 🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Giedre Izabele)

12 August 2024

Giedre is very knowledgeable about Parisian history and culture. She also shares a ton of information about place to go and eat during your stay in Paris. My advice will be to take a tour with her on your very first day of your stay in Paris and use all the information she shares the rest of your trip. Very passionate guide

Nina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Welly)

9 July 2024

We had a fun tour with Welly! He was full of knowledge about the Latin Quarter and churches we visited. He made it interesting for my history-loving son and fun for my non-history loving daughter! That isn’t very easy!! We highly recommend him!Fun afternoon with Welly

Heather🇧🇧 Barbados

(About local Carlos Hernan)

23 October 2023

Our group all found Carlos' tour to be excellent. Softly spoken with a wonderful demeanour he showed us parts of the Latin Quarter and shared fascinating history of the area in a way that we would have not have managed if we had been on our own. He was accommodating to our interests and the diversity of our group and warmly tolerant to our laggers :)! Would definitely recommend.Great Tour

Reidar🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Gelsomina)

21 October 2023

We spent 3 enjoyable hours with Gelsomina walking around in the Latin quarters. Gelsomina was really sympatic and knowledgeable about Paris which she described. It was a interesting and relaxed conversation about history, architechture among many things and we also had time for some coffe and laughs about cultural differences. We can give our best recommendations to Gelsomina. Great time spent in latin quarters

NANCY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gelsomina)

8 October 2023

Our group of four had a wonderful tour with Gelsomina. She was so warm and welcoming from the start, we immediately felt like we were with a friend. She is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Paris and also shared many "curiosities" along the way, which added an extra dimension to the tour. Her enthusiasm for Paris made her a delight to be with. Highly recommend this tour, and specifically Gelsomina!Felt like we were with a friend

Angelika🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Romy)

6 August 2023

Romy meldete sich bereits vorab bei uns wegen der Tour bezüglich Treffpunkt und Wünsche. Am vereinbarten Tag führte sie uns durch ihr Paris und zeigte uns die Geheimnisse. Es war ein kurzweiliger und interessanter Spaziergang. Wir können sie nur wärmstens weiterempfehlen. Ein ganz großes Dankeschön super

Shelley🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gelsomina)

14 July 2023

Gelsomina was a wonderful, friendly and super knowledgeable private tour guide for our family of four. We scheduled her on our 1st full day in Paris. She met us on time at a central spot and took us around sites we never would’ve found on our own. She answered all of our questions with ease and full of insight. (We asked a lot!) She also recommended many great places to eat, shop and visit that were near our apartment that we were staying in. She suggested kid friendly places too for our 11- year old. Highly recommended hiring Gelsomina, especially if you’ve never been to Paris! Wonderful experience with Gelsomina!

Matthias🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Romy)

2 May 2023

Romy ist sehr nett und hat uns schöne Ecken gezeigt. Es war sehr informativ und wir haben einige Tipps für Foodspots bekommen! Tolle Führung!

Lucia🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Gelsomina)

29 December 2022

Gelsomina ci ha accompagnate alla scoperta della storia di Parigi e in particolare del quartiere latino. Con il suo sorriso e la sua conoscenza ci ha fatte appassionare raccontandoci innumerevoli curiosità e mostrandoci angoli che non conoscevamo nonostante le tante visite a Parigi. Al prossimo tour, sperando di poterti avere ancora come guida!!Grazie Gelsomina! ❤️

Manon🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Gelsomina)

27 September 2022

Merci à Gelsomina pour le tour guidé dans le quartier latin, St-Germain-de-Prés. Malgré un après-midi de pluie nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre promenade à Paris et avons une meilleure connaissance de ces arrondissements. Je recommande fortement cette expérience !Fantastique tour guidé !

Beth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gelsomina)

9 September 2022

We booked two walking tours with Gelsomina. We landed in Paris after a long flight and jumped right into our first tour. It was a three hour walk along the right bank of the Seine. It was actually a good way to fight our jet lag as we stopped to view all the major sights. The next day we toured the left bank. Both were informative, quiet and intimate tours. She told stories and gave us great tips to make the rest of our stay special. She made us feel like family! Highly recommend her and this way to experience a new city!Wonderful walking tours

chan.anastacia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gelsomina)

1 August 2022

Gelsomina was such a wonderful guide. She provided a fun and comfortable environment for my 1v1 tour. Her knowledge and tidbits of information created an unforgettable experience that I’ll cherish forever. You cannot go wrong booking with her if you love historical facts. Friendly & Knowledgeable

Jochen🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Anukool)

26 July 2022

The tour of the Latin Quarter with Anukool was fantastic. When we initially booked this tour, we were a bit reluctant at first, since we had our three children (aged 8, 12 and 15) with us. However, Anukool did a great job making the tour interesting not only for the grown ups, but for our children alike. He is very knowledgable and his English is great and very easy to understand. We highly recommend the Latin Quarter tour with Anukool. Thank you very much again, Anukool, for this wonderful experience.A super tour with a knowledgable guide

Olivia Kathryn

(About local Bibiana )

11 June 2022

Bibiana was such a wonderful guide! She felt more like a friend giving a personal tour of her home than a tour guide. She showed us all the beautiful sites of Paris and made our experience so unique and tailored everything to our interests. This was our best tour out of our entire trip in Paris RachelBibiana was such a wonderful guide!

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anukool)

26 May 2022

Anukool was the perfect tour guide. Interested in what we wanted from tour. Offered great insight into the city of Paris and it’s history. And most importantly he was very personable, polite and thoughtful.Perfect Tour

Bart-Jan🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Isabel)

29 April 2022

It was a very pleasant experience to learn from Isabel about the history of Quartier Latin and to see Notre Dame being rebuilt. Interesting details you never get to know if you don't walk through the area with a local. Thank you very muchQuartier Latin with a Portuguese twist

Suzie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Bibiana )

11 April 2022

Bibianna was incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgable about the history and architecture of the area. She took us down streets and passages we would never had found as tourists and had some hidden gems up her sleeve! The session amounts to three hours, so if you have youngish children, this may be too long - but we did stop or coffee and cake along the way. Excellent knowledge of the Left Bank / Latin Q

Linda

(About local Anukool)

8 April 2022

Anukool was the perfect guide for us! We booked him for a tour of the Latin Quarter - which my husband and I had been to several times before. As we both love Paris and its history, we wanted to fully experience and appreciate the historical signficance of all of the important buildings, churches, and gardens in this area. Anukool is extremely engaging and personable, with a wide breathe of knowledge about France's history and origins through the centuries. He gave us a greater appreciation for all that we saw. He also shared more contemporary information on French food and restaurants, cinema, and almost any topic we mentioned. We had a most enjoyable three hours with Anukool and would not hesitate to recommend Anukool with high enthusiasm to our friends, and/or better yet to return to Paris soon and call on Anukool ourselves gain!!

Luci🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Isabel)

6 November 2021

Isabel is a wonderful guide who provided us an all round unforgettable experience. We actually forgot we were on a guided tour as after a while it felt like we were walking around Paris with an extremely well informed local friend. Very easy going. Highly recommendWonderful host

George🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

26 October 2021

My wife and I recently visited Paris and had a wonderful tour of the Latin Quarter with Bibiana. Her knowledge and passion for the area made for a wonderful tour. This tour with Bibiana was one of the highlights of our visit to Paris and is highly recommended. Wonderful tour of the Latin Quarter with Bibiana

Katja🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Isabel)

30 August 2021

I had a very good time with Isabel and can warmly recommend her. Travelling alone, it was a great opportunity to get acquainted to Paris in a very personalised way, to learn surprising stories, to learn about little secrets, and to ask many questions. Isabel was a very good guide, well prepared, and a very friendly person.Interesting and nice experience

Jorge🇲🇽 Mexico

(About local Ali)

15 August 2021

Ali is a nice guide giving interesting fun facts about the city. The 2.5 hours tour was like a small trip to the past. Thank youNice and interesting

Praneet🇮🇳 India

(About local Isabel)

6 August 2021

We were a family of 4 and Isabel made our experience super fun. Great knowledge, super energy and showed us so many local sites. We really felt Part of Paris after this super tour.Great energy, knowledge and super fun!!

Edgar🇺🇸 United States

(About local Bibiana )

13 March 2020

Bibiana delighted us with a good conversation while showing us the best areas, the amazing history and some hidden treasures of the Latin Quarter and Notre Dame. Very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.Delightful Tour, Better Conversation

Cassie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

13 January 2020

Emilee was such a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. She made our Paris experience so much better. She answered any questions we had and was happy to help us find a cafe for coffee during the tour. After the tour she even emailed us recommendations for food and sites. Great experience!

Julio

(About local Bibiana )

28 November 2019

Having a personal tour with Bibiana was one of the best decision that we had made Her knowledge and positive attitude was a plus. Thank you Bibiana.Great experience

Gregory🇺🇸 United States

(About local Adriana)

15 September 2019

Adriana was an excellent tour guide for us! We spent two and a half hours with her and she was sweet, knowledgeable, and fun. I definitely recommend her. Fantastic Tour Guide!

Alvin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Emilie)

6 September 2019

My family and I had a wonderful time with Emilie. She is kind, knowledgeable, and informative. We learned so much about Notre Dame and the Latin Quarter. She also went out of her way after the tour to show us a great place to eat. We highly recommend her.A tour with Emilie

Courtney 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Maxime)

9 April 2025

We love the 10 Taste WithLocals and our time with Maxime was absolutely fantastic. He adjusted his original plan to be closer to our VRBO and introduced us to a neighborhood we have never been to and would have never known to explore. It was fabulous and a fast new favorite in Paris. My husband even went back to one of the bakeries the next morning because we loved it so much.Wonderful Experience

Mayara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gelsomina)

8 April 2025

I definitely recommend Gelsomina to anyone who has kids and wants to learn more about Paris’ hidden gems. We travelled with a 6 year old and a 1.5 year old. Gelsomina was incredible with both children. She had a scavenger hunt for our oldest and was very accommodating of our youngster. She is a wealth of knowledge and an amazing human! The tour was very informative and fun for the entire family. Right after the tour ended, my 6 year old asked if we could have another tour with Gelsomina the next time we come to Paris. That is how much she loved it! It was the best tour we had! Hidden Gems

linda

(About local Gelsomina)

7 April 2025

our tour with Gelsomina was fabulous. She is incredibly knowledgable , charming and enthusiastic. I will definitely book her next time in Paris.highly recommended

Ingrid

(About local Ali)

6 April 2025

Super leuke ervaring , Ali is spontaan en vertelt alles heel leuk en duidelijk . Leuk dat je op plekken komt waar je normaal niet zou komen . Aanrader! Gezellig, leuke informatie

madelyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gelsomina)

5 April 2025

Gelsomina, thank you! You are so warm and welcoming! We had immediate ease with your kind nature. We love that you provided us with just the right amount of history coupled with the BEST food. I am reliving all the delicious culinary delights we experienced with you. Anyone is lucky to book with you! We appreciate your time and love towards us! An immediate friend!

Dennis🇵🇭 Philippines

(About local Giedre Izabele)

4 April 2025

Iza was indeed very knowledgeable and more importantly, her enthusiasm and love for the city become apparent when she talks about it. I’d like to believe she is a true Parisian. She took us to some surprisingly pleasant places, which kept us interested throughout the tour and which were spot on with our expectations. It was a great experience all in all!

Stephanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Anukool)

3 April 2025

My husband and I took a food tour in Montmartre with Anukool and he was extremely knowledgeable about so many different types of cultures. We had conversations that compared France to other countries throughout the world. We got to enjoy some delicious dishes and pastries we would’ve never thought to try on our own, but with Anukool’s guidance we found some new favorites. If you’re looking for a guide that has worldly knowledge, then this is the guide for you! Touring Montmartre with a Worldly Guide

Teresa

(About local Bibiana )

3 April 2025

We had an enjoyable morning at the Louvre with Bibiana who is an expert in Renaissance Art. We started touring from the foundation of the Louvre understanding how the palace turned into a great museum before maneuvering between the most iconic exhibits of the Louvre. Bibiana's narratives was simple and precise. As a painting expert, she did not just throw out a bunch of information but instead she weaved a historical picture of how painting styles evolved and how an amateur could understand the story and thus appreciate each artwork. Bibiana - the connoisseur of art history

Carly🇺🇸 United States

(About local Welly)

2 April 2025

Welly was a knowledgeable and personable guide who adjusted in the moment to our needs. We saw so much in three hours but it never felt rushed - we learned a lot, saw the highlights and walked away with a ton of great recommendations for the rest of our trip. Highly recommend! Thanks Welly! Fantastic tour!

Hayley

(About local Lucien)

2 April 2025

We can't fault the tour with Lucien. Our students were engaged and very happy to have learnt so much about the Latin Quarter. Lucien is warm, knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Paris. Highly recommend!An excellent tour!

Kristie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Gelsomina)

1 April 2025

We took the “10 Tastings of Paris” food tour with Gelsomina on our first afternoon in Paris and it was a wonderful introduction to the city. Gelsomina is an amazing guide - she was thoughtful in her food selections, super friendly and easy to talk to. We had a great time, especially my 12-yr old son. I recommend her 100%.Best food tour ever!

Karen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Welly)

30 March 2025

We loved our tour of The Marais with Welly. He knows his city, its secrets and the best places to eat, shop and explore. We learned a ton about the Marais - more than enough to keep us happy for another day! Karen SWelly and a Tour of Tge Marais

Unknown

(About local Gelsomina)

30 March 2025

Gelsomina was the perfect guide! She was very knowledgeable about the city, the food, and the history of Paris. The tastings were a true taste of Paris. I very strongly recommend Gelsomina if you’re thinking of a Parisian food tour.Awesome Guide