Paris Le Marais Private Walking Tour

4.9 (235 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration1h 30m
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Overview

Want to feel like a local? You have to go where they go. Welcome to Le Marais.
This stylish neighborhood is filled with trendy shops, medieval alleys, and unusual attractions many travelers miss. But it’s where Parisians come to play. You’ll understand why with this immersive walking tour of Le Marais. You might even feel a little Parisian yourself at the end.
Led by your local guide, you’ll explore the Marais’ rich history and modern appeal, from the old Jewish quarter to the vibrant LGBT community. See the Pompidou Center, the so-called “inside-out building” and visit the Place des Vosges where Victor Hugo once lived
Our tour ends at the Saint Paul metro station. Your guide can share tips on where to spend the rest of your afternoon if you want to stay longer. Once you’re here, it’s hard to say goodbye to Le Marais.

What's included

  • Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
  • Experienced, local private guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Centre Pompidou
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Marvel at the "inside-out" architecture of this controversial building which houses the world's largest modern art museum. Your guide will share a brief overview of what the building means to Parisians who have a love-hate relationship with this colorful landmark. You might decide to return at a later time and pay to visit inside for the current exhibits or you can take a free ride up to the top for a fabulous view of Paris from up high.
  2. Cloister of Billettes
    5m · Admission ticket not included
    Take a peek behind the door to journey back to a medieval time as your guide shares the brief history of one of the last remaining cloisters in Paris.
  3. Impasse des Arbaletriers
    10m
    Stroll down this medieval 15th centruy dead-end road named for a crossbow shooting range and hear about it's history that dates back to buildings from the 13th century. Your guide will also explain why this charming street is shiny and new on one side and gritty on the other side, complete with street art and graffiti.
  4. La Rue des Rosiers
    15m
    Wander down this classic photo-worthy street in the Jewish quarter of the Marais and learn about a culture that has withstood the gentrification of recent times. Your guide can help point out some of the remaining authentic deli's and shops and give you time to pop in and treat yourself to a snack
  5. Bibliotheque historique de la ville de Paris
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Visit this historic library housed in one of the oldest mansions in the Marais, the Hôtel de Lamoignon. Take a peek inside and make your plans to return and explore the over 1 million books, documents and maps with details of Paris from the 16th century to present day Paris.
  6. Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
    5m
    Discover the Musee Carnavalet, the city’s top history museum and one of the city's rare examples of Renaissance architecture. Soak up the regal atmosphere as you stroll along the picturesque gardens
  7. Fontaines de la Place des Vosges
    10m
    Stroll through the Place des Vosges, a 17th-century square once home to Victor Hugo. You and your guide and fellow travelers may like to sit for a moment amidst the welcoming grounds as your guide regales you with stories about this epicenter of the Marais
  8. Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Meander through this scenic courtyard of a private mansion, built in the early 17th century when the Marais was especally notable for it's royal and upper class residents and visitors and which today is responsible for the management of historic buildings and monuments
  9. The Seine
    Pass by
    Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more.

    Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
  10. Eiffel Tower
    Pass by
    Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
  11. Pass by
    Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
  12. Petit Palais
    Pass by
    Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
  13. Musee d'Orsay
    Pass by
    Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of building 2 Rue Brisemiche, located next to the Pompidou Center across from the large Dalí mural. (The mural shows the face of a man holding his finger to his mouth). Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”
Google Maps: 2 Rue Brisemiche 75004 Paris.

End point

Tour ends in front of the Saint Paul metro station about a mile and a half from the starting point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.

Cancellation policy

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

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