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Paris: All-Inclusive Pass to over 35 Attractions

1. Paris: All-Inclusive Pass to over 35 Attractions

Visit the best Paris has to offer with Go City and save time and money compared to buying separate admissions to attractions and tours. Choose between a 2 or 3-day Paris All-Inclusive Pass, browse the included activities, place reservations where needed, and on the day of your visit simply show your pass on your mobile device for entry. It's that simple! Admire the sights from the river on a Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise, climb up the Eiffel Tower on a guided tour, sample a cheeky glass (or three!) of French wine, hop on and off a Bus Tour around the city, and so much more! Your pass is valid for 2-years from purchase date and is only activated once you visit your first attraction - offering you plenty of flexibility around your trip. You then have 2 or 3 consecutive days to continue using your pass where you wish. Included with the Paris All-Inclusive Pass - (R) reservations required: • Eiffel Tower Guided Climb (2nd floor) (R) • 1-Day Big Bus Paris Hop-on Hop-off Tour • Bateaux Parisiens - Seine River Cruise • Tour Montparnasse • French Wine Tasting at Les Caves du Louvre (R) • Notre Dame and the Archeological Crypt Experience (R) • Montmartre & Sacré Coeur - Walking Tour (R) • Cheese Tasting at O Chateau • Perfume mini workshop by Fragonard (R) • French Sweet Crepes at Bistro Marbeuf • Champagne Gourmand in Montmartre • Aquarium de Paris • French Apéro in Saint-Germains-des-Prés • FlyOver Paris - Virtual Reality Experience • Ballon de Paris Generali • Parisian Breakfast at Café Louise • Fashion Show at Galleries Lafayette (R) • The Gourmet Chocolate Museum Choco-Story • Paris Hidden Gems in Le Marais - Walking Tour (R) • Grévin Paris - Wax Museum • PanoraMagique at Disney Village • Petit Train de Montmartre • Latin Quarter Selfie Tour (R) • Dali Paris • Scandals & Love Affairs at Pere Lachaise - Walking Tour (R) • Montparnasse Neighborhood Walking Tour (R) • Covered Passages Walking Tour (R) • Great Women of History Walking Tour • Galleries Lafayette guided heritage tour • Rex Studios • Rooftop of the Grande Arche • Stade de France Tour • Beer Tasting & Gifts at Maison BAPBAP • Walking Tour along the Seine (R) • Parc Astérix (opens April 8th) Please note: Some of the most popular activities require pre-reservation. Check the included digital guide or app for instructions before your visit. Attractions and tours are subject to change.

Paris: 1.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Montparnasse

2. Paris: 1.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Montparnasse

Discover Montparnasse, a lesser-known Parisian neighborhood brimming with history and culture. Explore the area with a professional guide on this 1.5-hour guided walking tour. Start your walking adventure at Boulevard du Montparnasse, where the cream of the Cafe Society wined and dined at legendary eateries. Next, walk down the romantic Rue Delambre. Learn about the life of Josephine Baker, the beloved entertainer who helped the French Resistance. Visit historical sites like The Sphinx: a brothel requisitioned by the Nazis during the Second World War, and the Monocle: a famous women-only cabaret. Continue to Montparnasse Cemetery and pay tribute to famous figures like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Finally, enter Rue de la Gaite, the "Little Theater District," of Paris and finish your tour at the impressive Montparnasse Tower.

Paris: Montparnasse, Capital of Arts Audio-Guided Tour

3. Paris: Montparnasse, Capital of Arts Audio-Guided Tour

Begin the audio-guided tour at Montparnasse Tower. Explore the Montparnasse district which was the heart of Parisian artistic and intellectual life during the interwar years of the 20th century. Learn about Montparnasse's famous residents such as Simone de Beauvoir, Ernest Hemingway, and Pablo Picasso. Discover the origins of avant-garde art styles including Cubism, Dadaism, and existentialism. Learn about the abundant artistic and intellectual culture that is still present today within the area. See legendary cafés including the Select, the Coupole, and the Dôme which have welcomed authors and writers from all over the world. The audio guide provides clear audio directions and a map indicates directions to follow in real-time. If you wish to stop at one of the trendy cafes for a drink or a bite to eat, simply pause the app and resume the tour when you are ready. The audio tour finishes at Luxembourg Gardens, in the heart of Montparnasse.

Artists in Paris: 3 Smartphone Audio Walking Tours

4. Artists in Paris: 3 Smartphone Audio Walking Tours

Explore Paris in an authentic and fun way by discovering the city’s historical sites, rich artistic history, and vibrant street art with 3 distinct tours. Follow your professional guide’s commentaries as you stroll through the streets and squares. The audio commentaries trigger automatically based on your location. Montmartre, Secret Side (1.5 hours) A bohemian spirit still floats over this old Parisian village. From small hidden passages to century-old vineyards, legendary mills to the world famous Sacré-Coeur Basilica, immerse yourself in the enchanting history of Montmartre and discover its many secrets. Montparnasse, Capital of the Arts (1.5 hours) Go back in time to the heart of the Parisian artistic and intellectual scene after the first world war and learn stories about famous artists like Pablo Picasso, Tsuguharu Foujita, Amedeo Modigliani, and Man Ray. Paris Street Art (1.5 hours) In the 13th district, admire works of art by some of the world’s great street artists. Walk through an open-air museum and discover magnificent murals by world-famous artists including D*Face, C215, Obey, and Invader. Want to make a short stop in a shop or grab a quick snack? Pause the tour and resume when you want, right where you left off. The guide provides clear audio directions and a map indicates directions to follow in real time, so don’t worry about getting lost. And if you take a wrong turn, the integrated geo-localization feature will get you back on track in no time! Customize your itinerary as you wish and enjoy the fun and entertaining tours at your own pace.

Paris: Left Bank Highlights Private Sidecar Tour

5. Paris: Left Bank Highlights Private Sidecar Tour

Unearth some of the best-kept secrets of Paris' left bank on a guided tour with a local expert. Travel across the vibrant districts on this side of the Seine and feel the thrill of riding aboard a sidecar through the busy city streets. Admire the breathtaking cityscape as you zoom by. Meet your guide right by the waterfront and hop into their sidecar for a thrilling adventure. Explore the fascinating history of immigration in the Montparnasse neighborhood before zipping off to the Pantheon to learn all about Paris' first real power broker. Gaze at the archaeological site of Arènes de Lutèce and learn what called the Romans to the city, inciting them to build this ancient amphitheater. Dive into the charming Latin Quarter to take in its warm atmosphere and hear some stories about its history.

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What people are saying about Montparnasse

Overall rating

4.0 / 5

based on 20 reviews

it was a wonderful experience. it worth the price and then some. Girl knows her Montparnasse history, from this Arizonan she knows her Barrio, and the stories she can tell. worth it! I tried 2 of her suggestions for dinner, yes it was 2 don't judge, excellent sugestions.

Rim Tamara, our guide, was very friendly and knowledgeable. It was lovely having a guide who had lived in the area for the last 15 years. We were only a small group, so the tour felt like an afternoon stroll with friends. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough.

Our guide was friendly with many fun stories about Montparnasse. It was so nice to learn about the history of this wonderful area. She also gave us tips for places to see in the area we are staying in,

The guides have been very professional, friendly and nice

Great tour in our time and pace interesting and inspiring