Le Marais Private Walking Tour with a Local, Explore its Old World Charm

4.3
(34 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Walk the cobbled streets of one of Paris’s historic neighborhoods with one of our hosts. From royals to streetside battles during the French Revolution, Le Marais has seen it all. Stop at a Jewish bakery and indulge in sweet pastries, browse charming boutiques and galleries or visit iconic sites like the Pompidou Centre. Enjoy impossible beauty that meets bloody history - you won’t believe some of the scandals!

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What's Included

3 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
Food and drinks
Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Paroisse Saint-Paul Saint-Louis

In front of Saint-Paul Church for Le Marais. After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Paris (Pass by)

    Join this personalized experience and your host will create an itinerary for you based on what you would like to do. You won’t have time to see everything, so here are some ideas: Paris’s oldest market, luxurious mansions and sipping vin rouge at a pavement bistro IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • Jardin du Luxembourg (Pass by)

    After the experience, your host can leave you by Jardin du Luxembourg. From relaxing on the elegant lawns of the Jardin du Luxembourg to exploring secret spots like the Coulée Verte, an elevated railway track where both wild and landscaped gardens have begun to flourish, your local insider will show you a Paris you’ll adore. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • Le Marais (Pass by)

    See the playground for Paris’s most trendy – the crooked, cobbled, historical lanes that are alive with bars, restaurants, vintage shops, and jewelry boutiques. But there’s more to Le Marais than gorgeous “I-woke-up-like-this” locals queuing for pita at L'As du Fallafel. With your host to lead the way, you’ll explore its thriving art scene at upmarket galleries, amble through Musée Picasso, and visit iconic sites like Rue de Montmorency, where Nicolas Flamel’s house – the oldest in Paris – stands. Stumble across the district’s hidden secrets, like the utterly picturesque Passage de l’Ancre, where a quaint boutique sells umbrellas and walking sticks, and relax with a coffee or a glass of wine at a classic bistro. Très chic. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • Place De La Republique (Pass by)

    Explore the trendy Le Marais area on the banks of the Seine, and nearby Place de la République, where three neighborhoods converge. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • Marche Aligre (Pass by)

    You might head a mile east to admire the pastel-painted houses of Rue Crémieux and indulge in exquisite regional cheeses at the district’s famous Marché d'Aligre market. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • Eiffel Tower (Pass by)

    You could see the Eiffel from one of Paris’ best rooftop bars IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

    Admission ticket free
  • Place des Vosges (Pass by)

    Paris’s artistic enclave where fashionable boutiques and trendy cafes sit nestled between 700-year-old buildings. Take your time strolling the cobbled streets of the local food markets, with a helpful host recommending the most delicious morsels, and weave between some of the finest boulangeries, fromageries, and pâtisseries in the city, tasting cheeses, breads, and charcuterie as you go. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Visit Paris’s oldest covered market, and other unique historical sites IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

    Admission ticket free
  • Maison de Victor Hugo (Pass by)

    Get travel tips and tricks from your host as you relax over a drink at a classic Parisian sidewalk cafe IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

    Admission ticket free
  • Rue des Francs Bourgeois (Pass by)

    See European history at its most beautiful as you stroll the cobbled streets IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you.
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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