Paris Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide, Hidden Gems & Highlights
Description
"Experience Paris like a local with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you. This is more than just a tour—it’s an immersive Parisian experience tailored to your interests. Explore world-famous landmarks like Montmartre, Le Marais, and Jardin du Luxembourg, along with hidden gems tucked away in the city's charming backstreets. Your host will craft an itinerary based on your passions, providing insider tips and authentic local insights. Whether you want to uncover historic neighborhoods, dive into Paris’s dynamic food scene, or explore lesser-known markets and boutiques, your experience will be designed to ensure you see the city in a way that truly resonates with you. Within 24 hours of booking, you'll receive a questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, we'll assign a like-minded host who will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary and ensure your experience is flexible and tailored to your preferences."
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Itinerary
See Paris through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering its hidden gems, rich culture, and untold stories with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a journey designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, your host will reach out with a short questionnaire to craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s exploring world-famous landmarks, savoring local flavors, or stumbling upon tucked-away treasures only locals know. Here are some highlights and hidden gems to spark your curiosity.
Start at the dynamic Place de la République, a lively square where three neighborhoods meet. Your host will introduce you to its cultural significance before leading you into the historic streets of Le Marais.
Stroll through the stylish and historic Le Marais, where medieval streets meet modern-day Parisian charm. Discover elegant mansions, hidden courtyards, and lively cafés, or browse vintage boutiques and local markets with your host.
Experience the bustling energy of Marché Aligre, a local favorite for fresh produce, artisanal cheeses, and gourmet specialties. Your host will guide you to hidden food stalls where you can sample authentic Parisian flavors. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the Coulée Verte, an elevated green promenade lined with wildflowers and offering unique city views. This hidden gem provides a relaxing escape from the city's busy streets.
Relax in the stunning Jardin du Luxembourg, where locals gather to enjoy tree-lined promenades, sculpted gardens, and classic green chairs by the pond. Your host will share insights into the park’s history and its hidden corners.
Wander through the charming streets of Montmartre, discovering its artistic heritage, bohemian cafés, and breathtaking city views. Visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and explore hidden staircases and tucked-away squares.
Venture beyond Montmartre to Porte de Clignancourt, home to the famous Marché aux Puces, one of the largest flea markets in Europe. Browse antiques, vintage treasures, and unique finds with your host. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Escape to Parc des Buttes-Chaumont, a peaceful retreat with hidden grottos, waterfalls, and scenic walking paths. Your host may lead you to a hilltop viewpoint offering stunning panoramas of the city. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Discover Batignolles, a trendy yet relaxed neighborhood known for its village-like atmosphere, cozy cafés, and vibrant local markets. Your host will introduce you to this lesser-known Parisian gem.
Explore Oberkampf, a lively district known for its street art, music venues, and buzzing nightlife. Whether you prefer a laid-back wine bar or an energetic live music spot, your host will tailor the experience to your preferences. Your host will ensure your Parisian adventure is fully personalized, blending must-see landmarks with hidden treasures.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This is a walking tour. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. This is a private walking experience. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- - After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- - This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- - Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Reviews(312)
My experience with Stephan was wonderful. The tour was perfect in every respect: interesting, well organized, and not tiring at all. Stephan was able to present medieval Paris in a clear and engaging way, making the visit enjoyable and never heavy. The tour was perfectly in line with what I had requested and allowed me to discover fascinating aspects of the city that I would not have noticed otherwise. Thank you very much, it was a truly recommended experience.
We're delighted to hear the experience was exactly what you were hoping for. It’s wonderful to know you were able to discover fascinating aspects of Paris through a well-paced and engaging experience tailored to your interests. Thank you for your kind recommendation — we're so glad this became such a memorable part of your time in the city.
We had a wonderful family experience on this personalized tour. I really appreciated that Elie reached out a couple of days beforehand to ask what we wanted to see and experience. He was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and interacted well with everyone in our group. Elie also took us to a fantastic restaurant that we would never have found on our own. Since it was our first time in Paris, this tour was the perfect way to see the sights that interested us most, especially since we were short on time. I highly recommend this personalized tour to anyone visiting Paris who wants a customized and memorable experience.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad the experience helped you make the most of your time in the city. We hope to welcome you again on another City Unscripted experience in the future!
We covered a lot of ground, but pace was casual and comfortable. So many insights and offering history of the area. Flora was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her city and it was a joy to explore Paris with her.
It’s wonderful to know that Flora's knowledge, enthusiasm, and insights into the city’s history made the experience such a joy for you. Truly you enjoyed your time exploring Paris with her and that the pace felt comfortable while still allowing you to see so much. Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We hope to welcome you again in the future!
Stephan was a wonderful guide. This was a great way to see the city. 3 hours was a good amount of time.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback. It’s great to know that the 3-hour experience felt like the right amount of time for you. Thank you again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you on another experience in the future.
Stephan has been incredibly helpful right from the time of the booking. He reached out via email to confirm my itinerary and provided recommendations for luggage storage and lunch places. He also detailed how I should get to our meeting place by metro and which metro pass to purchase. His complete information really placed my mind at ease as I’m traveling with two young children. He met us promptly at our lunch place and took us on a three-hour tour to the main attractions of Paris by foot and by metro. My children are very inquisitive and were full of questions, some relevant and some totally random. He patiently answered all of them. Stephan was also very attentive throughout the tour and kept the itinerary flexible in light of the sporadic rains and my children’s flagging energy levels. Stephan is an amazing host. Highly recommend!
We’re so glad you had such a seamless and enjoyable experience exploring Paris with your family! It’s wonderful to hear how the thoughtful planning, flexibility, and personal attention helped make the day both stress-free and memorable — your recommendation truly means a lot to us.
Come was an excellent guide! He was interesting, provided insightful historical comments, and was easy to understand. I would highly recommend him.
We’re so pleased to hear that you found your host to be excellent and you enjoyed his insightful historical commentary and easy-to-follow explanations. I will make sure your kind words are passed along to him.
Very pleasant guide with sights we’ve never experienced before. Stephan was very flexible when we asked to deviate from our original plan. Perfect English and a good pace of tour
We’re delighted that you enjoyed your time with Stephan and that he was able to introduce you to sights you hadn’t experienced before. It’s great to know that his flexibility, clear English, and comfortable pacing helped make the experience even more enjoyable for you. Thank you so much for your kind feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another experience in the future.
Hristo organized a great 8 hour walking tour. He was knowledgeable, professional, flexible and someone we would highly recommend.
We’re so glad you had such a memorable and well-paced day exploring together! It’s wonderful to hear how flexible and engaging the experience felt throughout — your recommendation truly means a lot to us.
Loved the street art and the non-touristy neighborhoods. 2 hours would have been plenty for the street art. I wished the tour guide would have had more in depth information about the artists. I should have asked to mix it up a bit after the first 90 minutes. I expected to be given more options since I didn’t know what was possible within the 3 hours.
We’re glad you enjoyed discovering the street art and the more local, non-touristy neighborhoods! We also appreciate your thoughtful feedback around the pacing and depth of information, and it’s helpful to hear how more guidance on flexible options during the experience could have made the tour even better for you.
I cannot cay enough about my tour with Jill! She took me through the less touristy parts of Paris, showing me off the beaten path places, shops and places of interest. She took the time to give me a personalized tour, highlighting history, art, and culture. Amazing time!
We’re delighted that you had such an amazing experience with Jill. It’s great to know she was able to show you a more authentic and personal side of Paris, filled with hidden gems, history, art, and culture. Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
