Paris: Explore the City Like Emily Tour – Filming Locations

Emily’s Paris comes to life through real filming locations, from her apartment and workplace to Gabriel’s restaurant and the bakery where she first samples French pastry. You get the show’s glossy postcard views, but also a closer look at the neighborhoods and streets linking them.

I like the small groups of up to eight and the mix of television trivia with French culture, fashion, and food. I also like that guides such as Rachel, Fay, and Fanny add practical café and restaurant suggestions, rather than simply pointing at buildings.

The main catch is that some locations may be closed, and several stops are photo views from the street rather than indoor visits. The meeting details also describe the finish in two ways, so confirm the exact end point before you go.

Key things to know before you go

• Emily’s apartment begins the story: Start where the character’s Paris life takes shape, then follow her route through the city.
• Four major show locations feature prominently: See Emily’s apartment, the Savoir agency, Gabriel’s restaurant, and the bakery.
• A small group keeps the walk personal: The maximum group size is eight, with private options also available.
• The tour ends at Palais Garnier: This grand opera house gives the two-hour walk a memorable final landmark.
• Rachel, Fay, and Fanny are named guides: Their roles include show knowledge, Paris advice, and cultural context.
• Expect a street-level experience: You get photo stops and outside views, not a studio tour or guaranteed access inside every location.

Following Emily’s Paris trail

This is a walking tour for people who want more than a quick list of filming spots. The show provides the thread, but the real appeal is seeing how its locations fit into Paris itself.

You begin beside a fountain in the middle of a square. Look for a guide holding an EXPLORE PARIS TOURS sign. That detail matters in a busy city, where a clear meeting point can save you from wasting the first ten minutes searching for a group.

The tour then moves through Paris on foot, with stops for sightseeing and photographs. The route is built around places connected to the series, but your guide also talks about French customs, fashion, food, and the experience of living in Paris as an expatriate.

That balance is useful. If you know every episode, you get the pleasure of recognizing familiar settings. If you only know the show casually, you still have a themed introduction to Paris, with a local guide explaining what you are seeing.

The walk lasts two hours. That is enough time for a focused route without turning into an all-day commitment, but it also means the tour cannot linger at every location. Bring sensible walking shoes and keep your expectations centered on outdoor sightseeing, photos, and conversation.

Emily’s apartment: where the Paris story starts

The first major stop is Emily’s apartment, the setting where her Paris adventure begins. For fans, this is an important opening point because it connects the fictional character to a real part of the city.

Your guide can place the building within the show’s story and explain how the surrounding streets contribute to Emily’s daily life. This is also a good moment to take photos before the group gets farther into the route.

Do not expect to enter the apartment. The experience is a street-level visit to a filming location, and the information provided does not promise access inside any building. That is normal for a television location tour, especially when the places shown on screen remain working homes or businesses.

The value here is in the setting. You are not only checking off an address. You are seeing the kind of ordinary Paris street that television turns into part of a character’s world.

Savoir and the professional side of the show

The next part of the walk brings you to the creative agency known in the series as Savoir. This location gives the tour a useful change of mood. Emily’s Paris is not only cafés, outfits, and romantic scenes. It is also office life, French workplace culture, and the tension between American habits and local expectations.

Your guide uses the filming site to discuss those cultural differences. The tour information specifically includes stories about French culture and fashion, so this is one of the places where the show’s workplace setting can lead to broader conversation.

I like this part because it gives the tour more substance than a simple selfie route. You can look at the building and recall scenes, but you can also ask about the way the series presents French business manners, style, and social life.

The setting may be viewed from outside, and access is not guaranteed. If you are hoping to sit at a desk used in the show, this is not that kind of experience. Treat it as a guided exterior visit with context, not a behind-the-scenes studio admission.

Gabriel’s restaurant and the show’s food culture

Gabriel’s restaurant is one of the tour’s most recognizable stops. The restaurant connects the show to one of its favorite subjects, the pleasure and drama of eating in Paris.

Here, the guide can explain the role of the location in the series and tie it to French cuisine. That is especially helpful if you want to use the tour as a first look at Parisian food culture rather than only as a television pilgrimage.

There is no drink or meal included. Plan on taking photographs and listening to the explanation, then order food or a beverage separately if you choose to return later. Personal expenses are not part of the $41 price.

This stop also shows why the tour works best for fans who like atmosphere. You are not simply being transported from one address to another. You are seeing how restaurants, bakeries, workplaces, and residential streets all become part of Emily’s version of Paris.

The bakery and a first taste of French pastry

The bakery offers one of the most cheerful stops on the route. It connects to Emily’s first taste of French pastry and gives the tour a chance to talk about a basic part of everyday Paris life.

The bakery is a useful reminder that the series often presents food as a way into French culture. A pastry shop may look like a small stop, but it helps explain why food is such a strong part of the show’s identity.

Again, the experience includes a visit to the filming location, not a promised tasting. Drinks and other purchases are not included, so bring money if you want to buy something along the way.

For photographs, this may be one of the easiest locations to enjoy. Bakeries tend to offer strong visual details, and the guide can explain the connection between the real place and the scenes you remember.

A Paris route beyond the famous scenes

One of the best reasons to choose this walk is the chance to see several Paris neighborhoods through one theme. The show provides a familiar map, while the guide helps you notice the city beyond the screen.

Fay, one of the named guides, is specifically praised for being friendly and easy to talk to, as well as for offering café and restaurant recommendations at the end. That kind of practical advice can make a short tour more useful than a fixed script.

Fanny is also named as a guide who brings the show alive while introducing parts of Paris that some visitors may not have seen before. This matters because a themed tour can become narrow if it focuses only on matching screen images. Here, the route also works as a compact neighborhood walk.

Rachel is praised for her knowledge of both the series and Paris. If your main goal is accurate show information, she represents the kind of guide profile you want: someone who can connect the fictional scenes to the real city.

Guide quality can vary by departure, so you should not assume you will receive a particular guide unless the booking system confirms it. Still, the named guide feedback points to an experience built around conversation, not just movement between stops.

Ending at Palais Garnier

The published route identifies Palais Garnier as the final stop. This is a fitting finish because the opera house gives the tour a grand, unmistakably Parisian ending after the smaller-scale apartment, office, restaurant, and bakery locations.

You have time for sightseeing and photographs here. The building provides a strong final backdrop and helps shift the mood from television locations to one of Paris’s most famous landmarks.

The activity details also say that the experience ends back at the meeting point. Because that differs from the stated finish at Palais Garnier, confirm the exact end location when you book or meet your guide. This is a small but important planning point, especially if you have a dinner reservation, museum entry, or train to catch afterward.

No transportation is included to or from the meeting point. You need to make your own way there and back, and the walk itself takes place on foot.

What the $41 price gets you

At $41 per person, this is not the cheapest way to spot one or two television locations. Its value comes from the guide, the small group, and the amount of ground covered in two hours.

You are paying for a semi-private group of no more than eight people, an English or Chinese-speaking guide, the themed route, show-related stories, cultural context, and time for photos. A private group option is also available if you want a more personal format.

The small size matters. In a large group, it can be hard to hear explanations or ask about a favorite scene. With up to eight people, you have a better chance to speak with the guide and get specific answers about Paris, food, or the series.

The price does not cover beverages, souvenirs, food, hotel pickup, hotel drop-off, or transport to the meeting point. Add those costs when planning your day.

I see the strongest value for visitors who already like the show and want an easy, guided way to connect it with the city. If you have no interest in Emily in Paris, you may find a general Paris walking tour more useful for the same amount of time.

Who should book this walk

This tour suits fans who want recognizable settings, photo opportunities, and a light cultural introduction to Paris. It is also a good choice for first-time visitors who want to get their bearings through a familiar television story.

You will get the most from it if you enjoy walking, listening to local stories, and stopping for photographs. The route is not designed around museum interiors, long meals, or extensive historical lectures.

It can work well near the start of a Paris trip. The route and restaurant suggestions may help you decide where to spend more time later. Louise and Juliette’s experience also points to its usefulness as an early introduction to the city, giving you a feel for Paris before exploring on your own.

It is less suited to anyone needing guaranteed indoor access or a fully flexible schedule. One guide had to note that some locations were closed, so you should be ready for an exterior view or a changed emphasis if a business is not open.

Practical details that affect your day

The experience lasts two hours, with starting times shown according to availability. English and Chinese are offered, and the tour can be booked as a private or small-group experience.

Cancellation is flexible up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve and pay later, which helps if your Paris schedule is still changing.

Meet beside the fountain in the middle of the square and look for the EXPLORE PARIS TOURS sign. Since the tour involves several Paris locations, wear comfortable shoes and allow extra time to reach the start.

The operator is HandMedinaCo Tours. The activity is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Netflix, the Emily in Paris program, Viacom, or anyone connected with those companies.

Should you book the Emily in Paris tour?

Book it if you want a small, friendly walking tour built around the series, with real locations, local conversation, and practical Paris suggestions. Rachel, Fay, and Fanny are all associated with particularly strong guide experiences, especially in show knowledge, friendliness, and restaurant advice.

The tour is a good $41 value for fans who want several locations in one organized route. Just remember that it is an outdoor sightseeing walk, not a studio visit, food tour, or guaranteed entry to every place shown on screen.

Skip it if you are not interested in the series, if you want a long historical tour, or if closed locations would spoil the experience for you. Confirm the meeting and finish points, then book this as a lively two-hour introduction to Paris through a fictional newcomer’s eyes.

FAQ

How long does the Emily in Paris filming locations tour last?

The tour lasts two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $41 per person.

Which filming locations are included?

The tour includes Emily’s apartment, the Savoir agency, Gabriel’s restaurant, and the bakery connected with the series.

Where does the tour start?

Your guide meets you beside the fountain in the middle of the square and carries an EXPLORE PARIS TOURS sign.

Where does the tour finish?

The published route identifies Palais Garnier as the finish. The meeting information also says the activity ends back at the meeting point, so confirm the exact end location before you go.

What languages are available?

Live guiding is available in English and Chinese.

How large is the group?

The semi-private group has a maximum of eight people. Private and small-group options are available.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and you are responsible for reaching the meeting point.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Beverages, drinks, personal purchases, and other extras are not included.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Reserve now and pay later is also available.