Follow in the footsteps of legendary figures in Paris—like Napoleon III, Marie-Antoinette, James Joyce, Sylvia Beach, and Henry IV—on this 2-hour walking tour. With a guide, stroll the streets of Paris and travel through history as you learn about tales from the history books, brought back to life before you. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Your heroes of Paris walking tour starts near Notre-Dame, where you'll meet your guide and set off around the city.

Gain an understanding of the people who built Paris' palaces, wrote her novels, and made her famous around the world, from Catherine de Medici to Victor Hugo to Ernest Hemingway. See where greed, hope, bravery, and blind luck played out on the stage of city streets, take in the iconic architecture, and explore alleyways, all while history unfolds through stories told by your guide.

Along the way, enjoy exterior views of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Pont Neuf, Tuileries Garden, and Place de la Concorde, where your tour ends.