Paris Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe Walking Tour (2 Hours, English Guide)

Follow Paris's historic axis
from Place de la Concorde

The tour starts at Place de la Concorde, the largest square in Paris. Your guide explains the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk, the two 19th-century fountains and the square's history as the site of the guillotine during the French Revolution. From here, follow the historic axis that runs from the Louvre to the modern arch at La Défense.

Pass the Petit Palais and Grand Palais

Walk up through the garden section of the lower Champs-Élysées and pass the Petit Palais and Grand Palais, built for the 1900 World's Fair. The Grand Palais and its glass roof reopened in 2025 after four years of restoration.

Hear the stories of the Champs-Élysées

From the Rond-Point, the gardens give way to a commercial avenue. Your guide points out historic mansions and luxury stores and explains how the Champs-Élysées became the stage for national events, from the July 14 parade to the finish line of the Tour de France.

Finish beneath the Arc de Triomphe

The tour ends at Place de l'Étoile, beneath the Arc de Triomphe commissioned by Napoleon. Learn about the arch's sculptures, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its flame, and the 12 avenues radiating from the square. The tour lasts about 2 hours.

※ The itinerary is for reference and may change.
※ Admission to the Arc de Triomphe viewing terrace is not included.