Champs-Élysées & Arc de Triomphe Walking Tour
1st arrondissement of Paris, Paris
Walk the full Champs-Élysées with a local guide, from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe. Decode Paris's historical axis: its 1900 palaces, revolutionary square and luxury houses.
Champs-Élysées Guided Walking Tour in Paris
This two-hour guided walk explores the entire Champs-Élysées from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, ideal for history and architecture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Walk the Champs-Élysées from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe
- Learn the avenue's history from a qualified guide
- See the Luxor Obelisk, the oldest monument in Paris at 3,300 years old
- Finish under the Arc de Triomphe and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Description
The tour begins at Place de la Concorde, Paris’ largest square, where your guide introduces the 3,300-year-old Luxor Obelisk, the 19th-century fountains, and the square's significance during the French Revolution. From here, you observe the historical axis spanning from the Louvre to the modern Arch at La Défense.
Walking up the lower, garden-lined section of the avenue, you'll pass the Petit Palais and the Grand Palais, both built for the 1900 World’s Fair. The Grand Palais, with its glass roof, reopened in 2025 after extensive restoration.
At the Rond-Point, the gardens transition to the commercial section, where your guide highlights historic buildings and luxury storefronts. You will learn how the Champs-Élysées became the site of national events such as the 14 July parade and the Tour de France finish.
The walk concludes at Place de l'Étoile beneath the Arc de Triomphe, where your guide explains the monument’s sculptures, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and its eternal flame, and the twelve avenues radiating from the square.
Includes
- Qualified guide
- Guided walking tour of the Champs-Élysées
- Live commentary on history, architecture, and monuments
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Arc de Triomphe terrace ticket
- Gratuities
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and book for morning or late afternoon to avoid peak crowds.
