TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10
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Paris World War II Occupation Tour
TourTruth score 6.3 out of 10
Average
148 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Paris, France
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Paris under occupation through stories of collaboration, resistance, and liberation on a thoughtful small-group or private tour.
About this tour
Step into the history of Paris under German occupation on a small-group or private tour built around questions, conversation, and human stories. Rather than simply listing dates and landmarks, this Paris World War II Occupation Tour explores why the period is remembered as les années noires, or the dark years, and how collaboration, resistance, and liberation shaped the city.
Hear accounts of ordinary people who risked their lives to fight back and help others, while your expert guide challenges long-held assumptions and explains the choices people faced. The itinerary remains flexible, leaving room to follow the subjects that interest you and discuss the history along the way. Small groups are capped at 8–10 people, with a minimum of 4 required for the tour to run. Private tours offer a personalized itinerary and flexible start time and meeting point.
Choose the Paris World War II Occupation Tour for a thoughtful, engaging perspective on a defining chapter of the city’s past. Bring your questions and discover the stories behind the history.
Highlights
- Uncover the stories of collaboration, resistance, and liberation
- Explore why the Occupation is remembered as France’s dark years
- Hear accounts of ordinary people who risked their lives to help others
- Ask questions and discuss the history with your guide
What's included
Included
- Expert live guide
- Private tour option with a personalized itinerary and flexible start time and meeting point
Not included
- Small-group tours require at least 4 participants to run
Ratings on each provider
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4.68 / 5 · 148 reviews
Important information
- Small-group tours have a maximum of 8–10 people
- Meet outside exit 5 of Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre Metro station, at Place Colette
- The meeting point is near the Comédie-Française and the Murano-glass metro entrance
- The tour is wheelchair accessible
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- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- The guide may cancel a small-group tour up to 24 hours before departure if the minimum group size is not met
- If the minimum is still unmet 3–5 days before the tour, the guide will contact guests to discuss options
- Guide cancellations receive a full refund
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum group size?
Small-group tours require at least 4 participants to run.
How large are the small groups?
Small groups are limited to a maximum of 8–10 people.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet outside exit 5 of Palais Royal–Musée du Louvre Metro station at Place Colette, near the Comédie-Française.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.
What happens if the tour is canceled by the guide?
You will receive a full refund if the guide cancels.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.68 from 148 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
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- 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 6.3.
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