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Free audio walking tours of Paris
Itinerarly has 4 self-guided audio tours of Paris, France, from 1 h to 2 h 20. Each one walks you between the stops in order and plays a short narrated story when you arrive. The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, and the tours are free.
Paris Express
Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle and Louvre
- Notre-Dame CathedralWelcome to the square of Notre-Dame de Paris, the true historical and geographical heart of the French capital. Started in 1163, this Gothic marvel has spanned centuries, from royal coronations to revolutions.
- Sainte-ChapelleYou are standing before the Sainte-Chapelle, an absolute jewel of Rayonnant Gothic architecture nestled in the heart of Île de la Cité. Built in record time by King Saint Louis in 1248, it was designed as a gigantic reliquary to house the holy Crown of Thorns of Christ.
- Louvre MuseumWelcome to the Louvre Museum, the largest and most visited art museum in the world. A former royal palace dating back to the 12th century, it became a museum after the Revolution of 1793.
Paris Classics
Concorde, Louvre, Opera and Arc
- Place de la ConcordePlace de la Concorde is the largest and one of the most spectacular squares in Paris. At its center proudly stands the Luxor Obelisk, a 3,300-year-old pink granite monolith gifted by Egypt in 1831.
- Tuileries GardenStroll through the Tuileries Garden, the oldest and largest French formal garden in Paris. Created in 1564 by Catherine de Medici to accompany her now-disappeared palace, it was redesigned a century later by the famous gardener André Le Nôtre.
- Louvre MuseumWelcome to the Louvre Museum, the largest and most visited art museum in the world. A former royal palace dating back to the 12th century, it became a museum after the Revolution of 1793.
- Opéra GarnierContemplate the Opéra Garnier, a neo-baroque architectural jewel inaugurated in 1875. A masterpiece by Charles Garnier, this building dazzles with its opulence, gilding, and grand white marble staircase, unique in the world.
- Arc de TriompheThe Arc de Triomphe stands majestically at the top of the Champs-Élysées avenue, in the heart of Place Charles de Gaulle. Commissioned by Napoleon I in 1806 to celebrate his armies' victories, it was not completed until 1836.
Complete Paris
Left Bank, Eiffel Tower and sunset
- Les InvalidesThe Hôtel National des Invalides is an imposing architectural complex commissioned by Louis XIV in 1670 to care for and house his veteran soldiers. Its golden dome, one of Paris's most famous landmarks, now protects the tomb of Napoleon I, placed at the center of a spectacular circular crypt.
- Musée d'OrsayWelcome to the Musée d'Orsay, housed in a monumental train station built for the 1900 World's Fair. This exceptional setting contains the world's richest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings.
- National AssemblyThe Palais Bourbon, housing the National Assembly, is the seat of French democracy on the Left Bank of the Seine. Originally built for the daughter of Louis XIV, the building underwent numerous transformations before becoming the heart of legislative power.
- Trocadéro SunsetThe Trocadéro Esplanade offers arguably the most iconic and photographed view of Paris toward the Eiffel Tower. Located between the two wings of the Palais de Chaillot, this balcony over the city overlooks the Trocadéro gardens and fountains that stretch down to the Seine.
- Eiffel TowerHere is the Eiffel Tower, the undisputed emblem of France throughout the world. Erected by Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 World's Fair, it was initially meant to be dismantled after twenty years.
- Pont Alexandre IIIThe Pont Alexandre III is widely considered the most elegant and richly decorated bridge in Paris. Inaugurated for the 1900 World's Fair, it symbolizes the Franco-Russian alliance signed by Tsar Alexander III.
- Orangerie MuseumThe Musée de l'Orangerie, located in the former greenhouse of the Tuileries Palace, has become a sanctuary dedicated to modern art. It is world-famous for housing the 'Water Lilies', Claude Monet's monumental and testamentary work.
Montmartre Artists
Sacré-Cœur and artist quarter
- Sacré-Cœur BasilicaAt the summit of Montmartre hill stands the Sacré-Cœur Basilica, a white stone guardian watching over Paris. Started in 1875 after the Franco-Prussian War, it is built in the Romanesque-Byzantine style, which sets it radically apart from the city's other Gothic churches.
- Place du TertreWelcome to Place du Tertre, the beating bohemian heart of old Montmartre. Located just steps from the Sacré-Cœur, this small square is world-famous for its terraces and especially its many painters, caricaturists, and portraitists.
- Wall of LoveHidden in the small Square Jehan Rictus, you will discover the Wall of Love, an unusual and romantic work dedicated to love. On a surface of 40 square meters composed of 612 enameled lava tiles, the expression 'I love you' is written 311 times in as many as 250 languages and dialects, from French to Inuit to Mandarin.
- Place des AbbessesPlace des Abbesses is one of the neighborhood's most charming and lively spots. It houses one of the last authentic Art Nouveau metro entrances, designed by architect Hector Guimard with its iconic glass roof.
- Moulin RougeAt the foot of the hill, the Moulin Rouge has been energizing the Pigalle district since its inauguration in 1889. Famous for its iconic red mill on the roof, this cabaret is the birthplace of the French Cancan and has hosted the greatest stars, from Mistinguett to Édith Piaf to Frank Sinatra.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a free audio walking tour of Paris?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 4 free self-guided audio tours of Paris: Paris Express (3 stops, about 1 h); Paris Classics (5 stops, about 1 h 40); Complete Paris (7 stops, about 2 h 20); Montmartre Artists (5 stops, about 1 h 40). The narration is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
- Which sights do the Paris audio tours visit?
- Stops include Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde, Tuileries Garden, Opéra Garnier, Arc de Triomphe, Les Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, National Assembly.
- How long does a walking tour of Paris take?
- The Paris tours take from 1 h to 2 h 20, including time at each stop. Pick the shortest one if you only have an hour.
- Do I need to pay or book?
- No. The tours are free and you start them whenever you want. Some monuments charge their own entry ticket; the app links to the official ticket page where there is one.
- Does it work offline?
- You need a connection for the map and directions. A stop you have already downloaded can be replayed without a connection.
- What do I need?
- The free Itinerarly app on iPhone (App Store) or Android (Google Play), and a free account.
- Can Itinerarly plan the rest of my day in Paris?
- Yes. In Plan mode you add the places you want to see and Itinerarly puts them in the best order, with travel times that account for live traffic.
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