⏳✨ Paris Time Machine (English Walking Tour) Best of Lyon with a Local (English Walking Tour)
ID: GYG875834-1378495
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:45 hours
Description
Bonjour! I’m Quentin,
I’m Quentin, a Parisian passionate about sharing French culture.
⭐ After 3 years guiding in Lyon, I'm back in my hometown Paris... And I can't wait to show you around!
✅ Join my walking tour of Lyon!
One street away from the crowds, discover a living Paris that still feels like a village ❤️
From the Cathedral that inspired Victor Hugo to the home where he once lived, this walk connects 2,000 years of history with authentic local life.
✅ The places I believe you shouldn’t miss
- Notre-Dame Cathedral: how it became a symbol of Paris thanks to Victor Hugo.
- Secret courtyards and medieval houses (somehow still standing).
- Fashion icon: Le Marais is the beating heart of Paris — where next year’s trends start today.
- Revolutions & WWII: look up! Cannonballs and bullet marks still visible.
- Jewish history and memory in the heart of the city.
- Small cafés, local spots & authentic Parisian life
- Jokes included (free of charge)!
- Experience the city like a local, with insider tips (Born in Paris — I know half of the waiters).
- Do you know pétanque? If we’re lucky we’ll see locals playing… if we’re very lucky, we’ll join them
Join us and you’ll be able to tell your friends you really visited Paris!
Highlights
- Walk through 2,000 years of Parisian history in just one neighborhood.
- Hidden courtyards, medieval houses, fashion, cafés & real local life.
- Revolutions, World War II, and the marks still visible in the streets.
- From the cathedral that inspired Victor Hugo to his home on Place des Vosges.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
☔️️ If it rains, the tour will still go ahead, and I’ll bring some umbrellas for you :)
Meeting Point:
At the foot of the statue of Charlemagne on his horse with his two guards, right in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral, on the right side of the square when facing the cathedral.
⏰ Tip: If you arrive around 10:00 AM, you can visit the inside of the cathedral before the tour starts (it’s usually much quieter in the morning).
How to spot me:
I'll be wearing a beret and holding a black notebook.
INCLUDED
- New friends
- A list of recommendations in Paris
- A few jokes
- rain if you're lucky)
- Umbrellas
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to/from the starting point
- Meals and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
