Writers and Legends of the Left Bank
Stroll St. Germain, where smoke, ideas, and literary legends once filled the cafés.
Private groups welcome
Free cancellation
Listing highlights
What you’ll do
St.-Germain-des-Prés has been the heart of Paris's literary scene from the 19th century on. I've spent 20 years tracing the steps of Ernest Hemingway, Simone de Beauvoir, and Oscar Wilde, and I know exactly where these legends left their marks.
In this 75-minute walking tour through the 6th arrondissement, we'll trace the backstreets where Balzac and Gertrude Stein once strolled, hear Oscar Wilde's final Paris chapter, and visit Saint-Sulpice to see Delacroix's paintings.
4.91 out of 5 stars, from 142 ratings
Upcoming availability
Where we’ll meet
Church of St Germain de Prés
75006, Paris, France
I’m Irish and have lived in Paris for 20 years. With a background in languages and cultural studies, I’m a true “culture vulture”—someone who loves art, history, and storytelling. I share Paris’s layered past through its cafés, legends, and literary ghosts.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 18 and up can attend, up to 8 guests total.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is intermediate.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, bottle of water during the summer months
Accessibility
Message your host for details. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts
Cultural tours are led by authors, historians, and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.
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Free cancellation
What you’ll do
St.-Germain-des-Prés has been the heart of Paris's literary scene from the 19th century on. I've spent 20 years tracing the steps of Ernest Hemingway, Simone de Beauvoir, and Oscar Wilde, and I know exactly where these legends left their marks.
In this 75-minute walking tour through the 6th arrondissement, we'll trace the backstreets where Balzac and Gertrude Stein once strolled, hear Oscar Wilde's final Paris chapter, and visit Saint-Sulpice to see Delacroix's paintings.
4.91 out of 5 stars, from 142 ratings
Upcoming availability
Where we’ll meet
Church of St Germain de Prés
75006, Paris, France
I’m Irish and have lived in Paris for 20 years. With a background in languages and cultural studies, I’m a true “culture vulture”—someone who loves art, history, and storytelling. I share Paris’s layered past through its cafés, legends, and literary ghosts.
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.
Writers and Legends of the Left Bank
Stroll St. Germain, where smoke, ideas, and literary legends once filled the cafés.
Private groups welcome
Free cancellation
Listing highlights
Things to know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 18 and up can attend, up to 8 guests total.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is moderate and the skill level is intermediate.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, bottle of water during the summer months
Accessibility
Message your host for details. Learn more
Cancellation policy
Cancel at least 1 day before the start time for a full refund.
Cultural tours with knowledgeable hosts
Cultural tours are led by authors, historians, and other hosts who showcase what makes the city unique.
See an issue?