France · Walking Tours

Semi-Private French Revolution Tour

3 Hours Round trip from Paris Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Walk in the footsteps of French Revolution figures in Paris
02 Start near the Bastille and explore the Marais district
03 Learn about the outbreak of the French Revolution
04 Hear stories of the Reign of Terror
05 Discover the trials of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette
06 Enjoy a semi-private experience with a professional English-speaking guide

Follow in the footsteps of some of the most infamous figures of the French Revolution on this semi-private walking tour through Paris. Starting near the Bastille and continuing through the winding streets of the Marais, you’ll explore the events that led to the outbreak of the revolution and how it spiralled into political violence.

Along the way, hear stories of the Reign of Terror, the trials of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and the lasting marks this turbulent period left on the city. With a professional English-speaking guide leading the way, this tour offers an engaging introduction to one of history’s most compelling chapters.

Starting near the Bastille and continuing through the winding streets of the Marais, you’ll explore the events that led to the outbreak of the revolution and how it spiralled into political violence.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Paris

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

This sleek auditorium, opened in 1989, is the site of ballet and opera performancesLocated on a land-filled swamp, this revitalized neighborhood, once a center of high culture, fell into disrepair following the French Revolution, but has regained prominence.This beautiful, 19th century building is now the seat of the French government, and features a number of displays on French history.Tour Saint-Jacques, a Flamboyant Gothic tower from the 16th century, and the only remains of the church of St Jacques de la Boucherie which was demolished during the French revolution

The route