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.
Take a guided walk around the Latin Quarter, concluding with skip-the-line entry to the Panthéon.
Your experience
Getting started
Be at the meeting point in front of Jean Maisonneuve 20–25 minutes before your departure time at the earliest. You'll recognize your guide by a pink flag and badge; show your ticket to check in. Following a brief introduction, you'll begin a walking tour through one of Paris's oldest neighborhoods.
What to expect
Latin Quarter & Panthéon
Explore the Latin Quarter, the historic heart of Paris's Left Bank, where medieval students once debated and Romans assembled in ancient arenas. As you wander its narrow streets, you'll trace the city's transformation from Lutetia to modern Paris, passing landmarks that reflect centuries of religion, education, and public life. The tour concludes at the Panthéon, where your guide will hand out entry tickets to the group before you go in.
Stops on the itinerary
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Chapelle de la Sorbonne & Collège de France: Walk past historic academic institutions that shaped Parisian intellectual life for generations.
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Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont: Visit the church that houses the shrine of Saint Geneviève, the patron saint of Paris.
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Arènes de Lutèce: Discover a Roman amphitheater from ancient Lutetia, once used for gladiator battles.
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Luxembourg Gardens: Wander through the formal gardens, a tranquil green space in the center of the city.
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Panthéon Entry: Finish your tour with reserved access to France's mausoleum, where notable figures such as Voltaire, Rousseau, and Marie Curie are buried.