TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10
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Paris WWII History Tour
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 35% in Paris
3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Paris, France
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk through Paris’s wartime streets to uncover stories of occupation, resistance, and liberation at landmarks tied to the French Resistance.
About this tour
Walk through Paris’s wartime past, where quiet streets conceal stories of occupation, resistance, and liberation. On this Paris WWII History Tour, explore landmarks connected to the French Resistance and learn how clandestine meetings and acts of defiance helped shape the city’s path to freedom.
Follow the story through the Saint-Michel District, a symbol of resistance that saw riots against Nazi rule in 1942. Hear about underground publications such as Défense de France and the work of Jean Moulin, who helped unite the Resistance. At Jardin du Luxembourg, consider the contrast between its peaceful gardens today and its role as a Luftwaffe headquarters during the occupation. The route also includes the bookstore where Samuel Beckett found refuge from the Gestapo.
Meet your guide beside the Saint Michael Monument and look for the Mister Llama mascot. This guided walk brings Paris’s history into focus through the places where it unfolded. Join the Paris WWII History Tour to discover the human stories behind the city’s familiar landmarks.
Highlights
- Trace the French Resistance through historic Paris streets
- Discover the Saint-Michel District’s defiant wartime history
- Explore sites linked to Jean Moulin and underground publications
- Hear how Jardin du Luxembourg served during the occupation
- Visit the bookstore where Samuel Beckett found refuge
What's included
Included
- Guided tour of Paris WWII sites
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off unless located on the tour route
- Personal expenses
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5.00 / 5 · 3 reviews
Important information
- Meet next to the Saint Michael Monument; look for the guide holding a Mister Llama mascot
- Wheelchair accessible, including all areas and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 3 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 7.3. Top 35% in Paris means it ranks in the top 35% of tours in Paris by this score.
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