The 5 Best Paris Jewish Heritage Tours

1.Le Marais District & Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour 12ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Walk through Paris’s Marais and Jewish Quarter in a group of no more than 12. An English-speaking guide such as Hugo, Eden, Adrien, or Tamari leads you past royal mansions, Place des Vosges, Jewish bakeries, Rue des Rosiers, Centre Pompidou, and Hôtel de Ville in 2.5 hours.

“Wonderful and interesting tour. Our tour guide Adrien C. was so knowledgable and very engaging. Thank you.”

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

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

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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3.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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4.Le Marais District & Jewish Quarter – Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 154 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk through Le Marais with a guide such as Eden, Hugo, or François, tracing royal Paris, Jewish life, architecture, and wartime stories. This 2.5-hour tour visits Place des Vosges, Rue des Rosiers, Centre Pompidou, and Hôtel de Ville. Private and semi-private options are available.

“Don’t hesitate to take this tour. Alasdair was wonderful and very engaging. Even in the rain his presentation was great.”

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5.Jewish Marais – Yiddish world : Walking tour and pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1h 30m · from $41Best value

Walk through the Jewish Marais with a French, English, or German-speaking guide, visiting Rue des Rosiers, the Pletzl, medieval walls, synagogue sites, and Shoah Memorial courtyards. Taste strudel, babka, and cheesecake at Florence Kahn in a small group of up to 10.

“Guide is amazing, intelligent, knowledgeable. He really enjoys what he’s doing and it’s very influential. Tour is above expectations.”

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