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Paris Victor Hugo Old Town Tour

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 41% in Paris

2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Follow Victor Hugo’s story through Paris, from Notre-Dame and Saint-Jacques Tower to his former home and museum on the 3-hour option.

About this tour

Follow Victor Hugo’s story through the streets of Paris, where landmarks and old-town corners connect to the life and work of one of the Romantic movement’s best-known writers. On this Paris Victor Hugo Old Town Tour, hear about the people, events, and places behind Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame as you visit Saint-Jacques Tower and admire Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Choose a 2-hour walk to explore the story of Hugo and see his former home from outside, or select the 3-hour option to enter Maison de Victor Hugo, the museum in his former residence. A literature expert guide leads a private itinerary tailored to your interests, with the number of attractions depending on the option you choose. The tour meets outside Hôtel Britannique at 20 Av. Victoria, in central Paris.

Discover the city through the writer’s life and works on a Paris Victor Hugo Old Town Tour, and choose the visit length that suits your plans.

Highlights

  • Trace the places that shaped Victor Hugo’s life and writing
  • Admire Saint-Jacques Tower and Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Hear stories behind Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
  • Visit Victor Hugo’s former home and museum on the 3-hour option

What's included

Included

  • Literature expert guide fluent in your chosen language
  • Private itinerary tailored to your interests
  • Maison de Victor Hugo admission on the 3-hour option

Not included

  • Maison de Victor Hugo admission on the 2-hour option

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Important information

  • The number of attractions depends on the selected option
  • Meet your guide outside Hôtel Britannique at 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris; do not enter the hotel
  • Check your email the day before the tour for important information
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Strollers and wheelchairs are accommodated; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Is admission to Maison de Victor Hugo included?

Admission is included with the 3-hour option. It is not included with the 2-hour option, which visits the house from outside.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet your guide outside Hôtel Britannique at 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris. Do not enter the hotel.

What can I see on the tour?

Highlights include Saint-Jacques Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and Maison de Victor Hugo, with access to the museum depending on your selected option.

What language is the tour in?

A literature expert guide is available in the language of your choice. Arabic is listed as a live-guide language.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour and transportation options are listed as wheelchair accessible.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Paris
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 41% in Paris means it ranks in the top 41% of tours in Paris by this score.

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