Paris French Revolution Small Group Walking Tour: 1789 to Today
Overview
This is not a monument-spotting tour. It's the French Revolution told as a story, on the exact streets where it happened.
Everyone knows Louis XVI lost his head. Far fewer know he was executed on a square you'll stand in yourself, or that the bridge beside it was built from the stones of the demolished Bastille, so Parisians would walk over the ruins of royal tyranny every day.
Over two hours, your local guide walks you through the Revolution in order: the spark of 1789, the fall of the monarchy, the royal family's failed midnight escape, the Reign of Terror, and the birth of modern France. You'll even learn why we still call politics "left" and "right", invented a few steps from here.
The famous landmarks, from Concorde to the Opéra Garnier, are the backdrop. The revolution is the story. You'll leave understanding Paris, not just having photographed it.
In a group of 8 maximum, with a passionate local guide who makes history feel alive and often surprisingly funny.
What's Included
- Fun Walking Tour
- Small Group (8 max) or Private
- Tips to navigate the city after
- A Local Tour Guide
- Tips/Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up or Drop-Off
Meeting Location
1 Place du Palais Bourbon
75007 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris, France
We'll finish at the Operahouse
What To Expect
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Assemblee Nationale
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pont de la Concorde
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place de la Concorde
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jardin des Tuileries
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Place-Vendome
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Opéra
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is wheelchair accessible only with the private option
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- This tour may be canceled if the minimum of 2 people in the group is not met
- The itinerary can be subject to changes due to the 2024 Olympics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Activity code: C-343759P15
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Fun Walking Tour.
- Small Group (8 max) or Private.
- Tips to navigate the city after.
- A Local Tour Guide.
- Tips/Gratuities.
- Hotel Pick-up or Drop-Off.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Paris French Revolution Small Group Walking Tour: 1789 to Today is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is wheelchair accessible only with the private option
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- This tour may be canceled if the minimum of 2 people in the group is not met
- The itinerary can be subject to changes due to the 2024 Olympics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paris French Revolution Small Group Walking Tour: 1789 to Today will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- Fun Walking Tour
- Small Group (8 max) or Private
- Tips to navigate the city after
- A Local Tour Guide
- Tips/Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up or Drop-Off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This tour is wheelchair accessible only with the private option
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- This tour may be canceled if the minimum of 2 people in the group is not met
- The itinerary can be subject to changes due to the 2024 Olympics.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
