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Marais District 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Paris
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$70 / person
Location
Paris, France
Rating
3.8 / 5 · 4 reviews
Languages
EN, IT, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Napoleone Tour
Meeting point
Meeting point outside the main entrance of BHV Marais, at the corner with the square of the Hotel de Ville
Description
Take a 2-hour walking tour in Paris with a private guide to gain insight into the history and culture of the Marais district, a trendy neighborhood with a rich past and plenty of great architecture to admire.
Templars, great kings, famous writers and rock stars have been the inhabitants of the most chic district of Paris: the Marais. Superb palaces, art galleries, trendy boutiques, bistros and elegant tearooms, but crossing the Marais means also diving into the great historical and artistic heritage of France.
The horrors of the Holocaust in the Museum of Judaism, the Europe's largest contemporary art collection in the Pompidou Center by Renzo Piano, the great palaces that now house the National Archive and museums. A neighborhood full of contradictions where you can meet on the same sidewalk the beefy bouncer of a gay club and a rabbi who calls to prayer.
We will pass under the elegant arcades of Place de Vosges and conclude our journey where the French Revolution began: the Bastille!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Mon, Tue, Thu, and Fri
Start times
9:30 AM and 12:30 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 18+)
$70
Youth (ages 13–17)
$31
Child (ages 0–12)
$31
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Private 2-hour
Itinerary
Place des Vosges
15 min
Place des Vosges
Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
Pass by
Musée Carnavalet
Hotel de Ville
20 min
Hotel de Ville from outside
Le Marais Jewish Quarter
Pass by
Different stops in the Jewish Quartier
Le Marais
45 min
Different stops in the Marais quartier
Centre Pompidou
10 min
Centre Pompidou from outside
Musee d'Art et d'Histoire du Judaisme
Pass by
From outside
Musee des Archives Nationales
Pass by
Jardin Anne Frank
5 min
Crossing Anne Frank Gardens
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Private guided tour
Not included
Transportation to/from attractions
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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How it compares in Paris
Starting price $70 is 31% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,613 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking required
Multilingual guide
Wheelchair mostly accessible, please advise when booking
During Covid restrictions period, please bring a mask or shield for you to use during the tour.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Marais District 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Paris take?
Marais District 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Paris lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Marais District 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Paris cost?
Prices start at $70 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Marais District 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Paris run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
How much does Marais District 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Paris cost for children?
Children aged 0–12 pay from $31, adults from $70.
Can I cancel Marais District 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Paris for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meeting point outside the main entrance of BHV Marais, at the corner with the square of the Hotel de Ville. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Marais District 2-Hour Private Walking Tour in Paris offered in?
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair mostly accessible, please advise when booking
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Michael I
July 5, 2017 · via Viator
The tour started off ok, and the...
<p>The tour started off ok, and the guide was very nice. We looked at various buildings and heard about the history and architecture of each. At around the one hour mark we were in a kind of garden somewhere when the guide asked if we'd like some time to explore by ourselves. We found that a little strange given that it was supposed to be a two hour guided tour so we said no we'll keep going. From that point on we seemed to just wander around aimlessly back-tracking at times, occasionally she would point out some minor thing here or there. After about three quarters of an hour of this wandering the guide said that was it, did we need directions to anywhere in particular like the nearest metro. We both thought this tour was a little lacking in content. We did a similar tour the day before of the latin quarter which was packed from start to finish and probably went longer than advertised. So in comparison this was definitely the lesser of the two. For us the best part of this tour came after it was finished when my wife and i backtracked to a little leather shop we had passed during our wandering and we bought two really nice leather coats. Did i mention the guide was nice?</p>
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Operator response
<p>TOUR OPERATOR COMMENT: Thank you for your feedback. Our tours are historical tours, very different from many other tours available in Paris because our guide are always specialised official guides. We never just "point things out", we always tell the stories behind the beautiful buildings and things we see on the tour path. We're unsure what you might have been expecting, but are sorry to hear this was not the tour for you.</p>
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Mary P
October 18, 2016 · via Viator
This walking tour led by Claudia was...
<p>This walking tour led by Claudia was wonderful. Our group consisted of my husband, son, daughter-in-law, and me. Claudia was very well versed in the history and architecture of the Marais area. We saw the Jewish Quarter, the Vosges, a portion of the old city wall, and other unique areas. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and would highly recommend it.</p>
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Roslyn P
July 24, 2016 · via Viator
One of the best tours we have...
<p>One of the best tours we have taken.</p>
<p>Our guide Claudia was very informative. Even though we have<br/>
been in the Marais many times, we learned so much from her.</p>
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Melinda M
July 22, 2016 · via Viator
Our tour guide had a very good...
<p>Our tour guide had a very good knowledge of the area we chose and the history and architecture. However it was not as we thought as we did not enter any of the places we were taken to - we could only stand outside. Disappointing.</p>
Operator response
Hello Melinda,
thanks for your review.
As indicated in the description of the tour, this is a district tour, so we do not enter to visit any monuments. We do enter anyway in the halls or secret passages between ancient buildings. We are very sorry that the tour was not as you expected.
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