Discover the hidden history of Paris’s iconic bridges — from medieval crossings to royal intrigue and engineering marvels. Self-guided audio walking tour with GPS and immersive storytelling.
Admissions not included. Your purchase is for 30‑day access to our self‑guided tour. Tickets or entry fees for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Walk along the Seine and uncover the stories behind Paris’s most celebrated bridges. From royal scandals and engineering breakthroughs to artistic legends and hidden curiosities, this tour reveals the secrets that flow beneath the surface of the City of Light.
Highlights
Pont Neuf — oldest surviving bridge; royal propaganda, stone faces, and why it had no houses.
Square du Vert Galant — willow tipped island; kings, floods, and a legend in the river’s eddies.
Pont des Arts — painters’ footbridge; from love locks to the first metal span linking art to art.
Institut de France — domed academies; guardians of letters watching over the artists’ bridge.
Pont du Carrousel — Louvre alignment; statues, sightlines, and a crossing built for art and motion.
Pont Royal — Louis XIV’s royal span; ferries, fires, and how a wooden link became lasting stone.
Louvre Riverside — quay of barges; hidden river gates, flood marks, and the Seine as royal road.
Pont Alexandre III — Belle Epoque arc; nymphs, winged horses, and a Franco Russian gift of steel.
Pont de la Concorde — revolution stones; how blocks from the Bastille became a graceful bridge.
Place de la Concorde — obelisk and fountains; a stage of crowns, crowds, and a restless past.
Pont des Invalides — lowest Seine crossing; collapses, rebuilds, and victories carved in stone.
Pont Saint Michel — near Notre Dame; house lined past, imperial emblems, and the water’s long memory.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~1.9 miles (3.1 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Flat riverwalk paths and sidewalks
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
