Paris Latin Quarter Walking Tour with Pantheon Entry
Highlights
- Explore the Latin Quarter with an English-speaking local guide, uncovering Roman ruins, historic colleges, and hidden corners along the way.
- Step inside Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont and visit the shrine of Saint Geneviève, patron saint of Paris.
- Wander through the Arènes de Lutèce, a Roman amphitheater that once hosted gladiator fights in the heart of the city.
- Stroll through Luxembourg Gardens before wrapping up at the Panthéon with pre-booked entry to France’s grand mausoleum.
- Did you know? The Panthéon is the final resting place of icons like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Marie Curie.
Join a guided stroll through the Latin Quarter and finish with priority admission to the Panthéon.
Your experience
Getting started
Arrive at the meeting point in front of Jean Maisonneuve at least 20–25 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. Your guide will be identifiable by a pink flag and badge; present your ticket for registration. After a quick orientation, you'll set off on a walking tour through one of Paris's most ancient districts.
What to expect
Latin Quarter & Panthéon
Discover the Latin Quarter, the historic center of Paris's Left Bank, where medieval scholars once engaged in debates and Romans gathered in ancient amphitheaters. As you meander through its narrow lanes, you'll follow the evolution of the city from Lutetia to contemporary Paris, passing monuments that bear witness to centuries of religion, education, and public life. The tour wraps up at the Panthéon, where your guide will distribute entry tickets to the group before you enter.
Stops on the itinerary
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Chapelle de la Sorbonne & Collège de France: Pass by historic academic establishments that influenced Parisian intellectual life for generations.
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Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont: See the church that holds the shrine of Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris.
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Arènes de Lutèce: Explore a Roman amphitheater from ancient Lutetia, originally used for gladiator fights.
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Luxembourg Gardens: Stroll through the formal gardens, a peaceful green space in the middle of the city.
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Panthéon Entry: End your journey with reserved access to France's mausoleum, where famous individuals like Voltaire, Rousseau, and Marie Curie are interred.