Secret Shopping and Hidden Passages Short Walking Tour

Paris, France
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Duration2h - 3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

This tour is not just a walk through pretty arcades. It follows the hidden shopping world that came before department stores in the transition period after the French revolutions. It's a slower paced, intimate, and alternative tour for guests who prefer something a little bit different to the typical tourist.

What's included

  • Personal recommendations and advice for how to spend the rest of your time in the city
  • Tips for tour guides are welcome but not expected.

What to expect

  1. Passage Verdeau
    Pass by
    Jump into the past with a stroll through an icon of the covered passages.
  2. Passage Jouffroy
    Pass by
    As we uncover more secrets from Paris's history, we'll unpack the modern innovations of this unique passage.
  3. Passage des Panoramas
    Pass by
    The first and oldest covered passage of Paris has gone through many changes, yet you can still feel (literally) the history in this beloved, quirky passage that has stood the test of time.
  4. Bourse de Commerce
    Pass by
    Take in the grandeur of Le Bourse as we experience the effects of its influence on the local area (and beyond).
  5. Galerie Colbert
    Pass by
    We'll take a peek into the innovation which helped end the covered passages but also helpd usher in modern commerce as we know it. Be aware that opening times may vary.
  6. Galerie Vivienne
    Pass by
    The tragic yet beautiful end of the covered passages is encompassed by the decadent splendour of this once forgotten shopping passage.
  7. Palais-Royal
    Pass by
    The tour culminates at Palais-Royal, where commerce, culture, and history come together in a suprising yet beautiful way.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet directly outside the Cadet Metro station (line 7 - pink), in front of the McDonalds. Cadet Metro has one exit and is on the same corner as bus route 85.

End point

We will finish on an intersection of cafes and restaurants right opposite the Louvre. Nearby are two metro lines, bus stops, plus options for food and shopping.

Additional information

  • 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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