Paris Hidden Passages Walking Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover how Paris helped transform shopping from a necessity into an experience on a guided walk through the Palais-Royal and four historic covered passages. Follow the story from elegant arcades and early window-shopping to luxury branding, advertising, department stores and the entertainment-led shopping spaces we know today.

What's Included

2-hour guided walking tour with an expert tour guide
Receive recommendations for further passages, shops, food and nearby neighbourhoods after the tour
Enjoy a guided ten-minute discovery period inside Passage des Panoramas
Follow the story about the evolution of the modern shopping experience
Visit the commercial arcades of the Palais-Royal and four contrasting covered passages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Entrance to attractions not mentioned in the itinerary can only be paid onsite.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Comédie Française

Meet near the entrance to the Palais-Royal - Musée du Louvre metro station. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Your guide will be holding a blue "Epic Tours" sign.

End point

The tour ends inside Passage des Panoramas near its boulevard Montmartre entrance, close to the Théâtre des Variétés. Guests can continue exploring Passage des Panoramas or cross the boulevard to Passage Jouffroy and continue toward Passage Verdeau after the official tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • La Comedie Francaise (Pass by)

    Meet your guide outside the Comédie-Française on Place Colette, then enter the Palais-Royal. Discover how a princely residence developed commercial arcades where shops, cafés, theatres, gambling and public life encouraged Parisians to stay, stroll and spend time.

    Admission ticket free
  • Galerie Vero-Dodat (Pass by)

    Walk to Galerie Véro-Dodat and examine how floor patterns, repeated shopfronts, glass and decoration create an impression of depth and refinement. Hear the unexpected story of the two businessmen whose names made the gallery sound more aristocratic than its origins.

    Admission ticket free
  • Galerie Vivienne (Pass by)

    Decode symbols of wealth and commerce, admire the mosaics and consider how a commercial promenade became a place to see new fashions and to be seen by others.

    Admission ticket free
  • Passage Choiseul (Pass by)

    Enter a passage that feels like a Parisian street placed under glass. Compare it with Galerie Vivienne and discover how theatre, books and practical businesses brought covered shopping to a wider public.

    Admission ticket free
  • Passage des Panoramas (Pass by)

    Reach Passage des Panoramas by way of the Grands Boulevards. Use the historical plaques and Théâtre des Variétés to connect shopping with mass entertainment. Inside, explore the panorama story, restaurants and collectors' businesses, then enjoy ten minutes of independent discovery before the final recap.

    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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Epic Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Fashion Tours
Fashion Shows
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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