easy
2–3 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to walk up to 3 kilometers on city streets with intermittent stops.
Discover Paris’s Latin Quarter on a focused 2.5-hour walking tour with Babylon Tours Paris, tracing the footsteps of literary icons and historic landmarks with an expert local guide.
2.5 hrs | Notre-Dame to Left Bank | See where famous writers lived
Embark on a captivating 2.5-hour walking tour through Paris's enchanting Latin Quarter, where literary legends like Hemingway once roamed. Discover iconic sites, from Notre-Dame Cathedral to Shakespeare & Co., while an expert guide shares the rich history and stories that define this vibrant neighborhood. Uncover inspiration in every corner!
2.5 hours
At the Metro exit Cité (line 4)
There’s a reason why writers like Hemingway and Fitzgerald lived in the Latin Quarter, and this intimate group tour will make that painfully clear. This 2.5 hour semi-private walking tour welcomes up to 12 people. We by the Notre Dame Cathedral followed by a charming walk through the Latin Quarter and pair you with one of our attentive, dynamic guides who will share the stories that make this district so memorable.
From the most ancient Roman ruins to the sets for Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris,” this Latin Quarter tour will walk you through the centuries that have shaped this Left Bank neighborhood. Dig up its intellectual roots at the Sorbonne University or by discussing famous thinkers buried under the Pantheon’s majestic dome. Pal around with today’s literati as you browse the stacks at Shakespeare & Co. and then pull up a chair and read a few chapters at the Luxembourg Gardens. You may even be inspired to pick up a pen and start your own novel by the end of the tour. Just make sure you dedicate it to us.
Navigating narrow cobblestone streets requires sturdy, supportive footwear to keep you comfortable throughout the 2.5-hour tour.
Keep your phone or camera powered to capture historic sites and moments during the tour without interruption.
Plan to arrive 10 minutes before the start time to ensure a smooth check-in and briefing with your guide.
Check the forecast and layer up or bring a rain jacket depending on the season for a comfortable walk.
The Latin Quarter has been a center of learning since the 12th century, home to the Sorbonne University and a magnet for intellectuals ever since.
Efforts to preserve historic buildings and control tourism impacts keep the Latin Quarter’s character intact while promoting sustainable cultural tourism.
Proper footwear helps prevent discomfort on uneven cobblestone streets.
Useful to keep your devices powered during photo opportunities and note-taking.
A lightweight or insulated jacket depending on season protects against rain and cold.
spring|fall|winter specific
Stay hydrated on warm days without having to buy disposable plastic bottles.
summer specific