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- English
- French
This private walking tour goes far beyond the typical highlights. You’ll explore iconic landmarks and hidden corners with a local guide who brings Paris to life through stories, legends, old photographs, and surprising secrets missed by most visitors.
Instead of dates and dry facts, you’ll get a lively, insider’s perspective on how Paris grew, transformed, and reinvented itself - from royal scandals and architectural rivalries to fashion shows, stolen treasures, and quirky mysteries.
It’s a personalized, relaxed experience designed to feel like discovering the city with a knowledgeable Parisian friend.
What truly sets this tour apart is the way each place connects to a bigger story - how bridges reveal political alliances, how museums hide forgotten train stations, how palaces shape today’s Paris, and how everyday corners hold extraordinary secrets. You won’t just see Paris - you’ll understand it, feel it, and experience it through the eyes of someone who knows and loves the city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I'll wait for you at the Statue of General Charles de Gaulle
Itinerary
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1Grand Palais
Where Chanel hosts its legendary fashion shows and where a hidden free museum surprises most visitors.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Pont Alexandre III
The most elegant bridge in Paris — and the only one dedicated to a Russian emperor. Discover the unlikely story behind it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Eiffel Tower
Admire the Iron Lady from the city's best viewpoint and learn why Parisians once hated it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Hôtel des Invalides
The resting place of Napoleon — and a monument whose name doesn’t mean what most people think.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Place de la Concorde
A square of revolutions, royal executions, movie scenes, and one of Paris' wildest historical legends.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Jardin des Tuileries
Once accessible only with an invitation — today one of Paris’ most beautiful open-air salons.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Musee d'Orsay (Pass by)
A former train station turned into a temple of Impressionism — with surprising stories from its past.
Admission ticket free -
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (Pass by)
Built with treasures Napoleon took from Venice — discover the drama behind this small yet symbolic arch.
Admission ticket free -
7Louvre Museum
Hear how the Mona Lisa became a global icon and the unbelievable stories of thefts that shaped the museum.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Cour Carrée
A secret underground space where the medieval castle still hides beneath the Louvre.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Pont Neuf
The “New Bridge” that became Paris’ oldest — and one of its most ironic landmarks.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Place Dauphine
A peaceful triangular square where Parisians escape the crowds — a true hidden gem.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Sainte-Chapelle
A Gothic jewel that once guarded the Crown of Thorns — one of Paris’ most breathtaking interiors.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
12Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Discover how this iconic cathedral was once painted in bright colors and nearly destroyed forever.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Our tour is a walking experience, and we do not enter any museums or attractions during the itinerary.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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