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Half-Day Private Guided Walking Historic WW2 Tour of Paris

5.04 reviewsCity tours

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 5 languages
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover one of the most terrible periods of Paris history: The German occupation from 1940 to 1944. With your professional guide expert in Paris & WW2 history discover which places were selected by the Germans during the occupation, the role of the German & French Gestapo, the Jewish round ups, conditions of living for the population, the Resistance and eventually the liberation in August 1944. A period of time which is at the same time terrible & fascinating. A unique experience for people interested in World War 2 period.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Professional guide service

Itinerary

  1. Explore occupied Paris (1940-1944) and discover one of the darkest periods in Paris history. During the occupation, Parisians called avenue Foch avenue des Boches. This is where the Gestapo offices were located. Your tour guide will tell you about the arrest of great resistance fighters like Pierre Brossolette and their tragic endings. You will see where Carl Heinrich von Stulpnagel lived. You will find out what his involvement was in Operation Walkyria and its consequences.You will go down the avenue des champs Elysées. The prestigious avenue was used for Reich propaganda purposes.You will see which restaurants, cafes, cinemas which were frequented by the Germans (Fouquets, Maxims ....). The tour will end at the Place de la Concorde where you will notice bullet holes dating from the liberation. A little further on at Le Meurice, the fate of Paris may have been played out when the governor Von Choltitz refused to destroy Paris and did not obey Hitler's orders (Is paris burning?).

    3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Your professional guide will meet you at the exit of Porte Dauphine Metro Sation (line 2). Exit 3. Your guide will be waiting for you next to the beautiful Metro exit holding a sign with your name on it.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in Paris

  • Its from-price is 59% above the median of the 640 city tours we list in Paris.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 265 of 640.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Paris

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