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The 15 History Tours in Paris That Earn Their Price

39 tours  ·  from $21

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 history tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Meeting the guide near Notre Dame
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

1.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Walk central Paris after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, or Leo. Hear grim tales at the Conciergerie, Pont Neuf, Notre Dame, and nearby landmarks, mixing documented history, ghost stories, Templar legends, and Parisian folklore.

“Definitely worth it- very interesting and a great variety of information, our guide Katherine was lovely. Worth our time when we were visiting, would recommend!”

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Le Marais/Paris - The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district - Walking among aristocratic townhouses
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Le Marais/Paris – The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

2.Le Marais/Paris – The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Top rated

Walk through Le Marais with an English-speaking guide, usually Jill or Eric, on a 1.5 to 2-hour tour linking Place des Vosges, aristocratic mansions, Jewish history, LGBT culture, food shops, gardens, and lesser-known corners. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Our tour guide Eric was lovely and a fount of information about all things Marais -- and of Paris and more. He managed to teach us about the French kings and revolutions and establishment of the Republic by tying the tour to so many historic events while also highlighting the best sights and tastes in the Marais. We spent just half a day in that section of the city but could have spent days, between the shopping and the great variety of foods -- falafel! pastries! crepes! traditional French fare! -- and museums and architecture. We had a great time exploring with Eric and on our own with Eric's suggestions…”

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Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour - Rue Saint-Honoré and the road to Rue Cambon
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Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour

3.Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Walk through Paris’s fashion district with Ivo, a fashion professional with advanced training in design and marketing. Over about two hours, explore Palais Royal, Rue Saint-Honoré, Place Vendôme, and Rue Cambon while learning how couture, psychology, art, and commerce shaped Parisian style.

“Ivo is very knowledgeable as well as charming and amusing. He adapted his tour very well to my interests”

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Paris: Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour - Starting near BHV Marais and finding your guide
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Paris: Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour

4.Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 170 reviews · 3h 30m · from $80

Spend 210 minutes with an English-speaking local guide in a group of up to nine, tracing Jewish life from medieval Le Marais to Montmartre’s artists and writers. Expect the Hector Guimard synagogue exterior, the Shoah Memorial, public transport, Sacré-Cœur, and a final view over Paris.

“JP was our guide for the Jewish history tour. He spoke wonderful English and I would definitely go on his food tour too.”

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Explore the Marais: Culture, History & Hidden Gems of Paris - Starting by Pompidou and Hôtel de Ville
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Explore the Marais: Culture, History & Hidden Gems of Paris

5.Explore the Marais: Culture, History & Hidden Gems of Paris

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · from $56

Walk 2 km through the Marais with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 12. See medieval streets, Saint Gervais, Rue des Rosiers, Place des Vosges, and Place de la Bastille, with a local pastry included. Guides such as Paloma, Camila, and Maxi are praised for their pacing and storytelling.

“We had a great time on the tour l- loved the food and we learned a lot about Paris and the Marais”

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Historic Paris Walking Tour in English - Hotel de Ville and the story of Paris
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Historic Paris Walking Tour in English

6.Historic Paris Walking Tour in English

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 2h 30m · from $31

Spend 150 minutes walking through central Paris with guides such as Tom, Harry, Thomas, and Yazid. Expect stories of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Napoleon, Quasimodo, art theft, revolution, and Parisian life, with exterior views of major sights rather than museum entry.

“Harry was an amazing tour guide very knowledgeable about the history of Paris .”

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Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market - The 12th arrondissement, away from the usual circuit
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Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

7.Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $229

Join Sophie in a small group of up to eight for a 2 to 3 hour walk from Pont au Change to Marché d’Aligre. Hear Paris stories, explore quiet corners of the 12th arrondissement, and get help choosing French foods for lunch.

“Sophie was extremely knowledgeable, personable and flexible. What a great experience to see Paris in a personalized tour that takes you off the beaten path and introduces you to culture, history and multiple delicious food establishments.”

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The historic district of Montmartre - Starting at Blanche and the local bakery
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The historic district of Montmartre

8.The historic district of Montmartre

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Walk from Blanche to Sacré-Cœur with a live English or French guide. You’ll visit a local bakery, artists’ squares, historic streets, and key Montmartre sights while learning how this hilltop district shaped Parisian art and culture. Guides such as Arthur and Julien are praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“Our tour was incredibly enjoyable. Our guide was knowledgeable, interesting, professional yet friendly. We were incredibly impressed with her English and would highly recommend this tour and guide.”

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Private Half Day Historic Tour - Cobblestones and old student life in the Latin Quarter
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Private Half Day Historic Tour

9.Private Half Day Historic Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Start at Le Saint-Régis at 9:30 a.m. and walk through Île de la Cité, the Latin Quarter, Sainte-Chapelle, Hôtel de Ville, and the Marais. A private English-speaking guide leads your group of up to three, with water, a map, dining tips, and help with reservations.

“This was our second time coming to Paris and April was our first call! She is the most lovely, energetic, knowledgeable woman we have ever met! We have done multiple tours with her! On this trip, we did the food tour and not only did we get to try all kinds of new Parisian items, we learned about the history of eclairs and baguettes and more! In a world where traveling to new cities can be very stressful trying to choose what to do to make the most of your time, April should be your first call too! Any of the tours she does will be well worth it and…”

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The History of Paris: Historical Le Marais Private Tour - Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis: a 15-minute church stop
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The History of Paris: Historical Le Marais Private Tour

10.The History of Paris: Historical Le Marais Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $106

Walk through historic Le Marais with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Place des Vosges, Victor Hugo’s former home, Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, and Hôtel de Ville. Your private guide can adjust the route and add local advice on food, coffee, cheese, shopping, and Parisian life.

“Our guide Isabelle was just THE BEST! She really knows the heartbeat of Le Marais- she gave us tons of recommendations for shopping food the best coffee the best cheese. She knows so much about the history of the area- we learned a lot! She is very personable- we loved our time with her. Please pass this onto her!❤️”

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Paris Jewish Heritage: Le Marais & Montmartre Guided Walking Tour - The Shoah Memorial and the weight of remembrance
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Paris Jewish Heritage: Le Marais & Montmartre Guided Walking Tour

11.Paris Jewish Heritage: Le Marais & Montmartre Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Follow a local English-speaking guide through Jewish Le Marais and artistic Montmartre. See Guimard’s synagogue exterior, Rue des Rosiers, the Shoah Memorial, and the Sacré-Cœur steps, with public transport tickets included. Guides have included Benjamin, Thomas, Pierre Louis, Benoit, and Adrian.

“Our guide, PL, was very knowledgeable about the Jewish history and the connections with France through the years. We learned about the dark times in Marais and about life in the neighborhood for Jewish families. The tour starts outside of Marais in historic Paris and moves into the area with a stop at the Shoah Memorial. Also visited the local shops and had a sampling of the fallafel. Visited a romanesque synagogue from the exterior. Tour is worthwhile allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of the history of this area and of the Jewish people.”

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Private Historical Photo Tour in Paris - The Tuileries: royal gardens with room for photographs
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Private Historical Photo Tour in Paris

12.Private Historical Photo Tour in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Walk from La Madeleine to Notre-Dame with photographer Max Rumeau, stopping at the Louvre, Pont Neuf, the Seine, and other landmarks. Max combines short historical talks with a private photo session, then sends edited images within one week. The route takes about 90 minutes and is offered in English.

“Max is super friendly and thoughtful! He prepared water and snacks for us! Learnt quite abit from the tour! Recommended!”

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Private Historical Tour of Notre Dame - The crypt story begins above ground
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Private Historical Tour of Notre Dame

13.Private Historical Tour of Notre Dame

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299

Spend 90 minutes with an English-speaking art historian around Notre Dame, from Point Zero and Charlemagne’s statue to the cathedral’s portals, gargoyles, Gothic structure, and Marian symbolism. The tour is private, but interior access and guide commentary inside can vary.

“We had a wonderful tour extremely enjoyable and knowledgeable. Well worth it!. The history was amazing.”

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Paris Jewish History 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour - Notre Dame and its unexpected Jewish connections
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Paris Jewish History 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

14.Paris Jewish History 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Follow a private guide from Shakespeare and Company through Notre Dame and the Pletzl, Paris’s historic Jewish quarter. You’ll see Rue Pavée’s Art Nouveau synagogue, Rue des Écouffes, Place des Vosges, and sites linked to medieval persecution, Dreyfus, Vichy, and the Nazi occupation. English, French, and Serbo-Croatian tours are available.

“We loved this history tour. Our guide was thorough and super knowledgeable. She was also very knowledgeable of the neighborhoods we walked through. We learned a lot.”

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Paris Le Marais Historical Walking Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting - Village Saint-Paul and the northern edge of the Marais
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Paris Le Marais Historical Walking Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting

15.Paris Le Marais Historical Walking Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Walk through Le Marais with a bilingual local guide, seeing Village Saint-Paul, a medieval wall, Hôtel de Sens, Pont Marie, and aristocratic mansions before a tasting of four cheeses and wine at a neighborhood bistro. Guides have included David, Viviana, Sara, Katie, and Victoria.

“David was a charming guide with interesting stories to tell and a good selection of locations on the walk prior to finishing at a cute wine bar for wine and cheese tasting. We returned to the wine bar the next day to enjoy it again.”

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