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We believe in supporting our local communities and are committed to giving a voice to self-employed guides who have chosen Paris as their home. By ensuring that every native English speaking guide represents our unique style of mixing history and story-telling while maintaining their own personality and flair, we’ve become one of the most popular tour companies in the world. Helping superb independent guides connect with thousands of travelers a day, we provide these local freelancers the possibility to inform and entertain you, and they employ us to spread the news about this great concept.
The answer is simple: because the informed, entertaining, and unforgettable guides on our Free Tours work on a tips-only basis, the highest quality is guaranteed! They’ll never pressure you to tip – even though the guides receive no compensation from our host cities for the free tours they provide. 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 traveler. Even though our guides appreciate tips, your applause means so much more, and we’re happy to welcome you as our guest!
Our famous 3.5-hour walking tour covers all the main historic sites of central Paris. Our unique style of combining history with entertainment has made us one of the most talked about tour companies in Europe.
This tour explores centuries of Parisian history. From its beginnings as a medieval village to the capital of Napoleonic Rule, from the beheadings of the French Revolution to the excitement of La Belle Epoque (not forgetting years of Nazi Occupation and the secrets of today's "Paname"), this tour will show you Paris as it was meant to be seen; by walking along the banks of the Seine, and through its royal gardens and squares. Our expert guides take you where buses simply can't go, while they breathe life into the stories of Paris, and give you an authentic introduction to continental Europe's most visited city.
The FREE walking tour covers all the main sites, such as:
• Notre Dame de Paris
• The Latin Quarter
• Ile-de-la-Cité
• Pont Neuf
• The Louvre
• Palais Royal
• Haussmann's Renovations
• Eiffel Tower
• Tuileries Gardens
• Les Invalides
• Académie Française
• Opéra Garnier
• Musée d'Orsay
• Pont Alexandre III
• Napoléon's Tomb
• Assemblé Nationale
• Champs-Élysées
• Arc de Triomphe
• Grand & Petit Palais
• Place de la Concorde
...and more!
The Free Tour meets daily at 11 AM 1 PM 4PM in front of the fountain at Place Saint-Michel in the Latin Quarter*. To get there, take Metro Line 4 to Saint-Michel and exit the station at "Fontaine Saint-Michel" or take the RER B or RER C to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame and exit the station at "Quai St. Michel" and walk one block south (away from the river) to Place St. Michel. Be sure to look for the guides wearing red T-shirts!
The Free Tour ends at the Grand Palais, just off the Champs Elysees. If you ask your guide at the end of the tour, they will be happy to offer you directions to wherever you are headed.
The tour runs in all weather.
No reservations necessary*. Just show up.
IN ADDITION TO THE FAMOUS FREE WALKING TOUR WE ALSO OFFER OUR SELECT TOURS
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MONMARTRE DISTRICT TOUR
€12 adults
€10 students
EVERYDAY 2PM & 6PM
Montmartre typifies all things quintessentially Parisian, from terrace cafes to romping bars and clubs, drunken can-can dancers to budding street artists and performers, bourgeois-bohemian apartments to tiny cobblestone streets. On our tour of Montmartre, we discover what it is that made Vincent Van Gogh, Toulouse Lautrec, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali want to call this electric district home.
This 2-hour tour of Montmartre covers all the major sites that make it famous, including:
• The Artists' Square
• Montmartre Vineyard: Paris' last authentic vineyard
• Van Gogh’s House
• Café des Deux Moulins (from the movie Amélie)
• Basilica Sacré Coeur (a beautiful church with the highest view of Paris)
• The Moulin Rouge
• Paris’ Red Light District
• Paris’ last surviving windmill
• Picasso's studio
• The incredible legend of Paris' first bishop, headless Saint Denis
• Renoir's world-famous painting, Bal au Moulin de la Galette
• Toulouse Lautrec and French can-can dancers
• Lapin Agile - the cabaret bar where Picasso often exchanged paintings for food
• La Place Dalida, dedicated to one of Paris' most famous gay icons
...and so much more!
After the tour, head down to the Latin Quarter with us for a FREE glass of wine or soft drink.
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THE VERSAILLES TOUR
€30 adults
€28 students*
TUES - SUN 11AM **
Versailles is world famous for its awe-inspiring, extravagant palace and breathtakingly beautiful gardens. You’ve experienced the excitement and wonder of cosmopolitan Paris – now journey back in time with us! Revel in the over-the-top decadence, harmonious open spaces, and luscious splendor of an intricately-landscaped paradise just a short ride from the capital.
We walk you around and through these enchanted grounds and reveal the stories of the shamelessly self-indulgent kings, queens and consorts of 17th and 18th century France.
Unravel the glory of the Sun King, the stifling court etiquette, and the scandals that rocked the monarchy and ignited the Revolution. Hear the fantastic myths and legends behind the statues and fountains. Explore with us the hidden corners you wouldn’t find on your own!
At the end of the tour, stay with us for a relaxing, quintessentially French wine and cheese interlude in the magnificent gardens as we divulge the intriguing details of the Château interior. If you’d prefer to actually venture inside (an additional €13.00*), we’ll even show you how to avoid the lines and get the best-priced tickets!
On this 6 hour tour, we cover all the main sites and stories including:
• The Château & Gardens of Versailles*
• The Hall of Mirrors
• The Treaty of Versailles
• The Affair of the Diamond Necklace
• The Women’s March to Versailles
• The Sun King
• Marie-Antoinette
• The Fountains of Versailles
• Little Venice
• Latona & the Peasants of Lycia
• The Grand Canal
• Enceladus & the War of the Giants
• French Absolutism
• The Abduction of Persephone
• Court etiquette
• The Orangery
• The world’s first balloon flight
• The road to revolution & Marie Antoinette’s downfall
...and much more!
Meet in front of the fountain on the Place St. Michel in the Latin Quarter. Take Métro 4 to Saint Michel or RER B & C to Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.
*tour price includes transportation to and from Versailles
**on Select days admission to the gradens is an extra €8 due to the fountain displays
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THE NEW PARIS PUB CRAWL
€12
EVERY NIGHT 9PM
From a simple bottle of red wine in the middle of a romantic bridge, to the thumping cocktail bars and underground hangouts of the city center, Paris nightlife is the stuff that countless books, films and dreams are made of.
If you had a couple of weeks, you could probably figure it all out on your own. But you're only here for a few days, and you need someone to show you the way. That's why the New Paris Pub Crawl is a favorite amongst travelers looking for a big night out on a small budget!
What do you get?
• 4 cool bars & 1 hot club!
• Drink specials throughout the night!
• A great mix of hip French brasseries and wild expat pubs!
• The chance to mix and mingle with locals and other travelers like you - all out for a good time in the City of Lights!
Running late? Meet us at our first bar, Café Oz, until 9:30 pm.
A valid metro ticket is required to participate in the SANDEMANs NEW Paris Pub Crawl. The Pub Crawl ends at one of the hottest nightclubs in Paris, please dress appropriately (no shorts and flip-flops)
* You must be 18+ to enjoy this night out so please bring valid Photo I.D. SANDEMANs NEW Paris supports the responsible enjoyment of alcoholic beverages. Visit www.neweuropetours.eu/enjoyresponsibly
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THE ULTIMATE BIKE TOUR
€18 includes bike rental & guided tour
Only €15 if you already have a bike!
EVERY DAY AT 1PM*
No visit to Paris is complete without coasting along the banks of the river Seine by bike. We won’t just show you the must-sees and the breathtaking sights of the city of lights – we tell you the stories that bring these places to life!
From the beginnings of bloody revolutions and ancient Gothic churches, to the picturesque views of the river Seine – we'll take in all of the most important sights on this 2-hour bike tour. By the end, even the French will be impressed with your riding skills.
So, what are you waiting for? Get on your bike and join us for the most memorable two-wheeled adventure you’ll ever have.
On this 3.5-hour bike tour we cover:
• Île de la Cité
• Les Invalides
• Eiffel Tower
• Champs-Élysées
• Arc de Triomphe
• École Militaire
• Champ des Mars
• Place de la Concorde
• Tuileries
• Louvre
• Musée d’Orsay
• Notre Dame
• Pont Neuf
… and much more!
Meet in front of the fountain on the historical Place St. Michel in the Latin Quarter. Take metro line 4 to station Saint Michel or RER lines B & C to station Saint-Michel Notre-Dame.
*Bike Tours will be canceled on July 14th in celebration of Bastille Day
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If you’re traveling in a large group of more than ten people, than you must pre-register your group (at least 24h in advance) to participate in the NEW PARIS FREE TOUR. SANDEMANs NEW PARIS Tours reserves the right to deny participation in the NEW PARIS FREE TOUR to any group, for any reason. Thanks for your understanding.
OUR GUIDES ARE WHAT MAKE OUR TOURS GREAT. CLICK HERE TO MEET SOME OF THEM AND FIND OUT WHY THEY ARE SO PASSIONATE ABOUT SHARING THE BEST OF PARIS WITH YOU.
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