Paris Walking Tour: Around the Eiffel Tower and Les Invalides, Including Musée Rodin Gardens and Champ de Mars
The Eiffel Tower is spectacular, but there’s more to this part of Paris than meets the typical tourist's eye. On this 3-hour walking tour, you'll get a deeper look at the historic 7th arrondissement, Paris' noblest district. Marvel at ‘The Thinker’ and other famous sculptures in the gardens of the Musée Rodin, stop to enjoy some fine cheese and pastries and see where Napoleon is buried at Les Invalides. Views of the Eiffel Tower from the Champ de Mars won’t disappoint, either. Your group size is limited to eight to ensure a personalized experience.
Meet your guide near Les Invalides in the morning and set off on your 3-hour walking tour of central Paris. The focus of the tour is the 7th arrondissement, on the left bank of the Seine River. Here is where some of Paris’ most famous monuments and attractions can be found, including the Eiffel Tower, Hôtel des Invalides and world-famous museums such as the Musée Rodin.
Listen as your guide explains the history of this famous area, which has been home to members of the French upper classes and aristocracy since the 17th century, when it became the new residence of high nobility. Stroll through the beautiful sculpture-filled gardens of the Musée Rodin, crowned by the famous The Thinker statue before discovering the museums and monuments in the area around Les Invalides, many of which relate to France’s military history. Admire the iconic dome of Les Invalides, inside which lies the tomb of Napoleon.
True Paris opens itself up as you saunter down busy main boulevards and intimate side streets where locals shop, meet and go about their daily business. Stop at local producers for three food tastings, such as pastries and cheese, and perhaps enjoy a little conversation with the vendors en route.
Enjoy close-up views of the Eiffel Tower as you wander the open parkland of the Champ de Mars, following your guide down less-trodden paths surrounding the city's most iconic structure.
Enjoy close-up views of the Eiffel Tower as you wander the open parkland of the Champ de Mars, following your guide down less-trodden paths surrounding the city's most iconic structure.
After three hours discovering the hidden secrets of this popular and attractive part of Paris, your tour concludes near the Champ de Mars.
