Old Jewish Quarter and Museum Private Tour in Marais, Paris

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(2 reviews)
Paris, France

2 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 6 more

Discover Jewish heritage sites in the heart of Paris. See the Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue, Tournelles Synagogue and the Holocaust memorial. Extended option: visit the Museum of the Art and History of Judaism with skip-the-line tickets.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Jewish Quarter Tour
This option includes a walking tour of the Jewish heritage sites in Paris, with sights such as the Deportation Martyrs Memorial, Agoudas Hakehilos and the Tournelles Synagogue.

4-hour: Jewish Quarter & Judaism Museum
This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Art and History Museum of Judaism and a tour of Jewish heritage sites such as the Deportation Memorial and the Tournelles Synagogue.

5,5-hour: Jewish Quarter, Judaism Museum & Transport
This option includes a 1,5-hour round-trip transfer and a 4-hour tour of the Jewish heritage sites with skip-the-line tickets to the Museum of Art and History of Judaism.

What's Included

Private History Tour of the Jewish Quarter Paris(number of attractions depends on selected option)
Historical facts and myths about the Jewish community in Paris
Skip-the-line tickets to the Museum of the Art and History of Judaism (only 4 and 5,5-hour options)
Pickup and drop-off by a private car (only in 5,5-hour option)
Jewish History Expert Guide who is fluent in the chosen language
Skip-the-line tickets to the Museum of the Art and History of Judaism (in 2-hour option)
Pickup and drop-off by a private car (in 2 and 4-hour options)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
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Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Bistrot Marguerite, 1 Pl. de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide in front of Bistrot Marguerite, 1 Pl. de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Hôtel de Ville

    Your journey begins at the grand Courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville, where you’ll hear about the expulsions and eventual emancipation of Jews throughout French history, from the First Crusade to the French Revolution.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ile de la Cite

    A short walk leads to Île de la Cité, where you will see the striking Deportation Martyrs Memorial near Notre Dame Cathedral, a solemn reminder of the French-Jewish community’s hardships during WWII. Your guide will share personal stories and historical context to help you understand how the community has rebuilt itself.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Le Marais

    Continue through the bustling Marais district, where kosher bakeries, bookstores, and shops bring the area’s Jewish culture to life.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Admire the Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue, a remarkable early 20th-century structure built by Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Poland and Russia.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Nearby, marvel at the elegant Synagogue des Tournelles, just steps away from the iconic Place des Vosges, Paris’s oldest planned square.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Enrich your experience with a visit to the Museum of the Art and History of Judaism. Skip-the-line tickets ensure quick access to this outstanding museum, where you’ll explore exhibits showcasing Jewish life in Europe and North Africa. Outside, you’ll see the statue of Alfred Dreyfus, symbolizing a pivotal moment in French-Jewish history. Inside, discover an impressive collection of religious artifacts, manuscripts, and artwork by notable Jewish artists such as Marc Chagall and Amedeo Modigliani. It’s a meaningful way to gain a fuller appreciation of Jewish culture, art, and perseverance.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Paris

    Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off directly from your Paris accommodation with a clean, air-conditioned vehicle and a courteous 5-Star Driver.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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