Bastille's Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking Tour | 45 minutes to 1 hour

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Bastille's Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking Tour
2 Adults x $16.12
$32.24
Approx Total
$32.24
Bastille's Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking Tour
2 Adults x $16.12
$32.24
Approx Total
$32.24
Bastille's Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking Tour
2 Adults x $16.12
$32.24
Approx Total
$32.24
Bastille's Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking Tour
2 Adults x $16.12
$32.24
Approx Total
$32.24
Bastille's Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking Tour
2 Adults x $16.12
$32.24
Approx Total
$32.24
Bastille's Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking Tour
2 Adults x $16.12
$32.24
Approx Total
$32.24

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian
  • Earphones
  • Mobile device

Overview

Discover the mesmerising district of Bastille in Paris, renowned for its architecture, secret treasures and beautiful photo stops! On this immersive audio tour narrated by a local historian, you will walk through the intriguing street of Rue Fbg. Saint Antoine, explore Passage du Chantier and finish in front of the magnificent Square Trousseau.  Wander through the 12th arrondissement and unveil its history, artisanal roots, its role in the 1789 Revolution, and the architectural jewels that define this neighbourhood. Here, you'll learn how this neighbourhood inspired the French Revolution as you get a deeper insight into its architectural style. Venture off the tourist trail, and discover a mix of crazy stories, famous residents, hidden streets, and great food, as you get a more intimate and local feel for the area. Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Meeting points

The tour starts on Place de la Bastille, near the Opera.

End point

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Itinerary

  • Place de la Bastille

    Learn about the place that it all started for the historic revolution of France.

    5 minutes

  • Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine

    Explore the artisanal roots of this neighbourhood and how it inspired the French Revolution.

    5 minutes

  • Passage du Chantier

    Old style architecture - peer deeper into the architectural style of Faubourg Saint-Antoine as Juan explains their relevance.

    5 minutes

  • Fontaine de Charonne

    Notice how the beautiful antiquity is preserved in the iconic Fountaine de Charonne, as it blends with present time.

    5 minutes

  • Square Trousseau

    We take a leisurely pause at this green oasis of unique beauty, as Juan acquaints you with the square's history.

    5 minutes

  • Bastille Market

    Market d'Aligre/Beauvau - Experience the brocantes, indulge in the local cuisine, and explore Juan's favorite spot to experience the atmosphere.

    10 minutes

  • N/A

    We part ways at this beautiful spot as we recount its past its poetic present.

    5 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

February 06100% refund
February 07No refund

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Reviews

4.3

18 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 15 reviews with 5 stars

Informative

Published on Oct, 2023

It was nice to hear the history of this area in Paris. We were able to walk through various neighborhoods and hear about what it used to be like. Some things have not changed.

Informative

Published on Oct, 2023

It was nice to hear the history of this area in Paris. We were able to walk through various neighborhoods and hear about what it used to be like. Some things have not changed.

Informative

Published on Oct, 2023

It was nice to hear the history of this area in Paris. We were able to walk through various neighborhoods and hear about what it used to be like. Some things have not changed.

Informative

Published on Oct, 2023

It was nice to hear the history of this area in Paris. We were able to walk through various neighborhoods and hear about what it used to be like. Some things have not changed.

Adding context to...

Published on May, 2022

Adding context to Bastille, the history, and was great that we could stop whenever wanted to explore more.

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