Paris Time Machine: Hidden Paris & Le Marais Small-Group Tour

Duration1h 45m

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Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Paris has 2,000 years of history, and its most fascinating stories are hidden in the streets, not museums.

Beyond the famous monuments, discover medieval streets, hidden courtyards, traces of revolutions and stories that bring Paris to life.

Join passionate local guides on a small-group walking tour and discover a different side of the city, whether it's your first visit or your fifth.

✅ History you can still see
- Cannonball and bullet marks from revolutions and wars
- Stories of kings, emperors, revolutionaries and WWII resistance
- Medieval houses, hidden gardens and the fascinating streets of Le Marais

✅ Explore historic streets, unexpected corners and colourful street art away from the usual tourist routes.

✅ A small-group experience
This is a walking tour, not a standing lecture! Expect engaging stories, surprising facts, a relaxed pace and time for your questions.

✅ Discover our favourite restaurants, wine bars and hidden spots.

* Jokes included at no extra charge.

What's included

Umbrellas
A few jokes
A list of recommendations in Paris
New friends from all over the world

What to expect

4th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville
10m

Paris’ City Hall stands as a witness to revolutions, fires, and rebirth.
10m

A peaceful place of memory, dedicated to the resilience of Paris after the 2015 attacks. Here, we talk about modern Paris. Its spirit, its cafés, and the way life always returns to the streets.
5m

Hidden between modern façades, these curved medieval houses remind us that Paris was once a small village.
Memorial De La Shoah
10m

A powerful stop that connects medieval Paris to the stories of the 20th century and today’s living neighbourhood.
Hotel de Sens
10m

One of the most impressive medieval buildings in Paris, still marked by a real cannonball stuck in its wall
10m

A true slice of local life. We’ll see Parisians playing pétanque and if they are not here, we'll play ourselves!
Village St-Paul
5m

A small village within the city, where quiet streets, historic churches, and local cafés show a softer, more intimate side of Paris.
10m

Fragments of the medieval wall built by King Philippe Auguste reveal how Paris grew from a fortified town into a global capital.
Hotel de Sully
10m

Step into a hidden Renaissance courtyard.. a secret passage that feels frozen in time. My mother’s favorite shortcut
Place des Vosges
5m

Our grand finale: the oldest planned royal square in Paris, created under the reign of Henry IV.
10m

We finish the tour in front of Victor Hugo’s house, after beginning it at Notre-Dame — the setting of his most famous novel.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for the white umbrella!
- Face the main entrance of the City Hall in the large open square. The guide will be waiting on the left side of the main façade.
- By metro: Hôtel de Ville station, just outside of exit 5.

End point

We finish the tour in front of Victor Hugo’s house!

You’ll end the tour in the heart of several lively Parisian neighborhoods, with plenty of great restaurant options for every budget and taste.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

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

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