Hidden Passages of Palais Royal and Wine Tasting

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Most Paris passages tours stop at one or two arcades and move on. This one is a complete circuit through five connected passages — Palais Royal, Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy, and Passage Verdeau — so you experience the full evolution of the passage couvert style in a single, walkable afternoon, without backtracking or long transfers between sites.

It's also the only version of this walk that ends with a sit-down wine and cheese tasting rather than a rushed photo stop. At Juicy Wine Bar, you get a genuine pause: a curated pairing, a place to rest your feet, and time to talk through what you just saw with your guide and group. It's part architecture walk, part local hangout — history you can taste.

What's Included

Wine and cheese tasting at Juicy Wine Bar (minimum 3 wines, assorted French cheeses)
Guided walk through all 5 covered passages
Historical and architectural commentary throughout
Local, English-speaking guide
Personal purchases in shops along the route
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Transportation to the starting point
Additional food or drinks beyond the included tasting

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at : McDonald's, 65 Rue La Fayette, 75009 Paris, France

End point

Arrive 10 minutes early. Take Metro Line 11 (Goncourt) or Line 2 (Colonel Fabien). We’ll meet at the 14 Rue Jean et Marie Moinon, 75010 Paris, France

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Palais-Royal

    Begin in the arcaded gardens of a former royal palace, framed by boutiques and striped Buren columns.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Galerie Vivienne

    Step into Paris's most elegant passage, with mosaic floors, neoclassical reliefs, and a glass ceiling

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Passage des Panoramas

    Explore the oldest covered passage in Paris (1799), lined with stamp dealers and old-world eateries.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Passage Jouffroy

    Wander past antique shops, the Musée Grévin, and a beloved vintage toy store under glass skylights.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Passage Verdeau

    Finish among quiet collectors' shops of postcards, cameras, and rare books — the least touristed passage.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Paris

    Sit down for a guided wine and cheese tasting, pairing French wines with regional cheeses. Location is at : 14 Rue Jean et Marie Moinon, 75010 Paris, France

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Top Sights Tours

Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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