Paris: Mysteries and Legends Smartphone Audio-Guided Tour
ID: GYG394056-715974
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Hear about the mysteries and legends of Paris on this tour from the Louvre to Notre-Dame Cathedral with a professional guide in your pocket. Discover emblematic sites such as the Louvre, the Pont-Neuf, and the Conciergerie with a macabre twist.
Uncover the mysteries and legends of Paris on this audio-guided walking tour. With your smartphone in your pocket, follow your professional and passionate guide’s commentary as you explore the historical landmarks of the city.
Begin the tour in front of the Arc du Carrousel, right by the Louvre Museum. Discover how the Louvre and the Tuileries Garden got their name as well as all their disturbing ghost stories.
Get to know Belphégor, the indiscreet ghost of the Louvre, and find out why the Pyramid of the Louvre has been the subject of so many conspiracy stories, including in Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code.
Why did an Italian worker steal the Mona Lisa at the beginning of the 20th century? And what is the longest work of art in Paris? These questions and more will be answered as you go.
Cross the Cour Carrée and the Pont des Arts to admire one of the most beautiful views of Paris. Then, on Ile de la Cité, discover the secret history of the Order of the Templars, the former state prison, and the antechamber of the guillotine.
Take the tour at your own pace and make stops along the way as you desire. Simply pause the app then kick off again where you left off. Clear audio directions, a map, and an integrated geo-localization feature ensure you can focus on enjoying your tour without the fear of getting lost.
Highlights
- Follow the side streets and secret passages, far from the usual tourist itineraries, and watch out for ghosts
- Admire breathtaking panoramas of Paris along the Seine
- Discover the secret history of the Order of the Templars
- Leave your phone in your pocket : the commentaries and fun facts trigger automatically as you stroll
- Benefit from a tour designed by a local guide who specializes in off-the-beaten-track tours of Paris
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You will receive an activation code immediately after booking to enjoy the tour at any time.
You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
The tour starts at the "Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel", in the vicinity of the Louvre Museum.
Nearest metro station: Palais Royal Musée du Louvre (lines 1 and 7).
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
