The French Revolution & The Bastille
On July 14, 1789, revolutionaries stormed the Bastille, a medieval fortress and prison. This pivotal event of the French Revolution symbolized the end of absolute monarchy and the birth of a new era.
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The History of Paris: The French Revolution Tour
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Wonderful, informative tour!
"Bartosz is very personable and knowledgeable. He has a wonderful, calm demeanor, and the pacing of our French Revolution tour was perfect. We visited many sites along our walk, and learned many interesting insights. He explained some of the biases and impressions that people have. A fantastic tour! We highly recommend Bartosz! "
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Super fun!
"There was a great mix of new facts for me and for my finance who is more of a history fan. We really enjoyed our time with Bartosz and would absolutely recommend him!"
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Passionate About History
"Lucien is knowledgeable, passionate, kind, honest, and genuine. That is all that I could ask for from a guide. Highly recommend the Revolutionary Paris tour and Lucien."
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A wonderful summer morning!
"Bartosz is a wonderful storyteller; you can tell he really loves history and that came through on our tour with him. We were in Paris during the heat wave (June 2026) and Bartosz was great about altering the tour to accommodate us (frequent drink stops, always looking for shady places to stand, etc.) We probably would have enjoyed the tour even more if it weren't for the heat, but we still had a wonderful time. It was a true highlight of our trip, especially for my husband, who is a history buff and really wanted to learn more about the French Revolution. It was a great way to spend part of our last day in Paris!"
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Amazing Guide
"Lucien brought to life our guided tours with insight, knowledge and his personal flare. Absolutely one of the best guides we have ever had! "
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Fun tour!
"We had a great French Revolution tour with Thomas. He was knowledgeable, fun and flexible. My husband and I had both been to Paris several times before so wanted to do something different and this was a great choice. We had a nice walking tour and also learned a lot!"
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An unforgettable tour of Paris
"Bartosz is a charismatic guide of Paris. Bartosz's historical knowledge about events, places, and characters of the French Revolution is extraordinary. Our visit to Paris was unforgettable in great part because of the tour with Bartosz."
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A walk through Revolutionary Paris
"My wife, uncle and I had the pleasure of a tour with Bartosz yesterday. The tour was fantastic and exceeded expectations. Bartosz was erudite, engaging, humorous, and well versed in all things Paris, both past and present. He tailored his tour to our group seamlessly. He also donned a pretty sweet hat."
- 5.0
Rich history and passionate guide!
"We had a wonderful tour with Lucien in Paris covering the history of the French Revolution! Lucien was friendly, full of information, and clearly passionate about history. We saw and stood in several incredibly significant historical locations, and Lucien came prepared with materials to help us better visualize what it must have been to be there in the moment. Lucien also helped us customize our experience ahead of time so it was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend!"
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Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
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Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
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Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
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