Paris · PARIS WALKING TOURS
Central Paris is small enough to cross on foot and rewards a guide who knows which courtyard door is open. These 15 cover the highlights circuits, the quarter walks and the after-dark routes, priced by length with the real distance covered.
Start near Anvers Métro with an English-speaking guide such as Adva, Chiara, or Rami, then cover Montmartre, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Latin Quarter, Notre-Dame, and more. You’ll enter Sacré-Coeur, use the Métro, and view most other landmarks from outside.
“Adva was a fantastic guide. The tour group had a really good time together; Adva is a fun, energetic and knowledgeable guide.”
Walk Montmartre with guides such as Laura, Denise, David, and Sylvia, stopping at the I Love You Wall, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, La Maison Rose, Dalida’s bust, the vineyard, and Sacré-Cœur. Expect an easy pace, local stories, hills, and no entry inside the basilica.
“Sophie was an excellent tour guide. She spoke English well, was a great storyteller, and took us to lots of things we would have overlooked and not known the significance of had she not pointed them out and told us the history behind them. Very much met our expectations and told us lots of great recommendations for more things to do in Montmarte. Only one thing I would add: Montmarte is NOT handicap accessible. I felt very sorry for an older couple from America on our tour the consisted of a husband pushing his wife in a wheelchair. Montmarte is mostly cobblestone, which wheelchairs don’t roll well over, with very…”
Start near the Moulin Rouge and climb Montmartre through cafés, bakeries, artisan shops, Place du Tertre, the Wall of Love, and Paris’s only vineyard. Small groups visit eight tasting stops for cheeses, cured meats, macarons, chocolates, pastries, and wine, ending at Sacré-Cœur.
“Great experience tasting lots of Paris foods. Some that we would have never got through the line on, but they were able to bypass it luckily. We are big walkers, and we enjoyed all the experiences along the way. Highly recommended, but you do need to be mobile. The tour guide was exceptional!”
Walk Île de la Cité with guides such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, or Tetiana, stopping at Place Dauphine, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, and Notre Dame. Your guide explains the island’s royal and revolutionary past, then you visit the Archaeological Crypt on your own. Notre Dame entry is not included.
“Sylvia was very knowledgeable about the history of France and its architecture. She was pleasant and easy to understand.”
Walk Montmartre with an English-speaking foodie guide such as Oscar, Julie, or Arthur, stopping at eight local food spots for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine. You’ll see Place du Tertre, Moulin Rouge, Sacré Coeur, vineyards, windmills, and quiet streets along the way.
“We loved our food and tour of Montmarte with Pierre-Edouard. We learned a ton about the neighborhood, saw beautiful spots and tasted the most delicious cheese, wine, chocolate and pastries. I would highly recommend this tour!”
Spend about nine hours with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 16. Ride the funicular and Metro, walk Montmartre, visit the Louvre or Orsay, explore Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter, then finish near the Eiffel Tower with a Seine cruise.
“Excellent tour; if you're wanting to hit numerous Paris highlights in one day, this is it. The itinerary is ambitious, but completely doable and enjoyable. Despite frigid temperatures in January, we trekked to many different sites, saw a ton, learned a lot, and had fun. The schedule also allows for a bit of down time to rest and do your own thing, which was welcomed. There is a fair bit of walking, but with breaks and incorporated slowdowns and seated portions of the site seeing, the pace felt manageable. Antoine, my guide, was one-of-a-kind. He's extremely well-versed in all of the sites we visited, but also charismatic, witty, and an…”
Walk Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide for 140 minutes, tracing artists, singers, rebels, and cabarets from Place Saint-Pierre to Place du Tertre. Guides such as Yazid and Sylvia bring extra stories, photos, music, and family-friendly humor to this small-group tour.
“Great tour with a lot of history and back story of the neighborhood and the church. Marci was great!!”
Spend about 2 hours 15 minutes walking central Paris with guides such as Alberto, Sanna, Ezra, or Bruce. You’ll see Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Pont Neuf, the Louvre, Tuileries, and Eiffel Tower views while learning about the Revolution, Napoleon, and Henri IV. Tips are accepted by card or electronic payment only.
“Excellent! Very interesting, informative and fun! Learned a lot. Guide was great! Would love to have these in more areas of Paris as well.”
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!”
Walk from Pont Neuf to Hôtel de Ville with a guide such as Sophia, Daniel, Thelma, or Sylvia, hearing tales of executions, plagues, massacres, and royal intrigue. Expect about two hours, roughly 10,000 steps, and more dark history than supernatural scares.
“This tour did not fulfil the description it was given. Mainly historical facts, some of which were on the gory side but no ghost stories. Bit of a mystery how a luxury goods store, hotel and a theatre were included on the tour. And the rebuilding of Notre Dame I didn’t fall into the legends category. On the whole it was informative but lacked any kind of spooky entertainment .”
Walk from Place Blanche to Sacré-Coeur with an English-speaking local guide such as Max, Cecilia, or Benjamin. Expect a croissant tasting, artist stories, Moulin Rouge, Montmartre’s vineyard, quiet lanes, and wide Paris views in a group of no more than 14.
“The tour was super interesting and our guide Max did an amazing job. Strongly recommended for everyone who is interested in Paris besides Eiffel Tour and Louvre.”
Walk through Paris’s medieval heart with a local guide, then enter restored Notre Dame for a self-guided visit. You’ll see the Seine, Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, Pont Neuf, and more. Guides such as Maja, Nina, Abi, and Ife have earned praise for warm, lively storytelling.
“The renovated Notre Dame de Paris is totally worth the wait to get in!! Our guide Maja was knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”
Meet your guide in Paris for a 30-minute RER ride to Versailles. Walk the gardens for about two hours with guides such as Aaron, Toby, Mado, or OJ, then enter the palace on your own with timed admission. Return by train when you choose.
“Our guide I think his name was Martine was fabulous! He told the best explanations regarding the statues in the gardens. He was very entertaining. The palace was over the top opulent but glad we saw it.”
Walk around Notre-Dame with an English-speaking guide such as June, Nick, or Elizabeth, hear stories about the cathedral and 2019 fire, then enter Sainte-Chapelle for a self-guided visit. The tour lasts about two hours, with groups capped at 20.
“Sargur (goes by Sugar) was exemplary!!! Very flexible and accommodating, and most importantly, so knowledgeable. He is a history student and was able to respond to the most obscure and random questions. He’s also great at photography and taught us a few photography tricks. He also has a great sense of humor, and of course, gave us great recommendations and found lovely little “hidden gems.” Thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. I will request him next time I come to Paris!”
Walk through Paris’s oldest island with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, then visit the Archaeological Crypt beneath Notre-Dame on your own. Expect stories about Gothic symbols, royal prisoners, the flower market, and the 2019 fire. Notre-Dame entry is not included.
“Paula was amazing and really informative. She was really friendly and knew a lot of information”
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