Overview
Find peace and quiet in a green oasis in the heart of Paris - visit the royal Luxembourg Gardens. Admire the numerous statues and the magnificent Luxembourg Palace. Learn about notable French citizens buried at the Panthéon.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Luxembourg Gardens
Enjoy a relaxing and educational walk through the royal Luxembourg Gardens and see the Luxembourg Palace, Musée du Luxembourg and Panthéon (outside only).
3-hour: Luxembourg Gardens & Panthéon
Join this tour to explore Luxembourg Gardens with many statues and the Luxembourg Palace, and visit Panthéon with skip-the-line tickets.
Take a break from the hustling and bustling streets of Paris and join us on a relaxing walk through the beautiful Luxembourg Gardens. Explore the fabulous green areas with trees, flower beds and stunning sculptures, and immerse yourself in French history and culture.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lots of information about French history, culture, and notable personalities
Entry to Luxembourg Gardens (in 2 and 3-hour options)
5-Star Guide with Official Paris License speaking fluently in your chosen language
Private Tour of Luxembourg Gardens with Panthéon
Skip-the-line tickets to the crypt and tombs of Panthéon (only in 3-hour option)
Skip-the-line tickets to Panthéon (in 2-hour option)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet your guide In front of the Odéon Theatre, Place de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris, France
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Know before you Go:
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that you will not visit the Pantheon during the 2-hour tour.
- With skip-the-line tickets, you will have reserved time slots to enter the Pantheon, so - - you won't have to queue for tickets on site.You cannot skip the line for ticket validation and mandatory security checks.
- 3-hour tour: due to regulations in Pantheon, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-9 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
What to expect
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10 min
Meet your guide In front of the Odéon Theatre, Place de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris, France
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Luxembourg Palace
30 min
This green, urban oasis is deeply connected to the history of Paris, as it was created upon the initiative of Queen Marie de Medici after the assassination of Henri IV. The showpiece of the gardens is of course the magnificent Luxembourg Palace, a formal royal residence now housing the French Senate. Nowadays, the 60-acre park is a popular hanging out spot for Parisians, known for extraordinary public amenities. You will enter the park through the entrance next to Musée du Luxembourg, the oldest contemporary art museum.
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Pavillon Davioud
45 min
See some of the 106 statues spread throughout the park, such as the Chopin Statue, Statue of Liberty and bronze figure of ‘David, winner of Goliath’. Walk past the Pavillon Davioud and enjoy the large green space with ponds as well as French and English gardens.
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35 min
See also the historic, decorative Marie De Medicis Fountain with Italian-style statues. Place du Pantheon square, featuring spectacular monuments such as Panthéon, Pantheon-Sorbonne University, Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève and the ornate Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church.
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Pantheon
1 hour
Visit the Panthéon, an 18th century mausoleum with colonnaded facade inspired by the Panthéon of Agrippa in Rome. It was first commissioned by King Louis XV as a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève. Enter the building with skip-the-line tickets to avoid long waiting lines, and discover a crypt with tombs of great French writers, scientists, generals, churchmen and politicians. Among some of the famous people buried here, you will find Victor Hugo, Voltaire and Marie Curie Sklodowska. It is a great way to learn more about the historic, cultural and scientific legacy of French men and women.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Paris).
Additional Information
- 3-hour tour: due to regulations in Pantheon, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-9 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Tour of Luxembourg Gardens & Skip-the-line Panthéon
Can I cancel Private Tour of Luxembourg Gardens & Skip-the-line Panthéon for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2–3 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet your guide In front of the Odéon Theatre, Place de l'Odéon, 75006 Paris, France
What's included?
- Lots of information about French history, culture, and notable personalities
- Entry to Luxembourg Gardens (in 2 and 3-hour options)
- 5-Star Guide with Official Paris License speaking fluently in your chosen language
- Private Tour of Luxembourg Gardens with Panthéon
- Skip-the-line tickets to the crypt and tombs of Panthéon (only in 3-hour option)
What's not included?
- Skip-the-line tickets to Panthéon (in 2-hour option)
Which places does it visit?
It visits Luxembourg Palace, Pavillon Davioud, Pantheon.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish.
Operated by Rosotravel - Avignon Tours & Activities
