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Very informative! ...
Very informative! Wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and personable. Elizabeth explained the history of the area and how that shaped the current neighborhood.
Marais semi private walking tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $171 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 7 reviews
- Languages
- EN, HR, FR, SR
- Group
- Small group, up to 10
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Paris in person
- Meeting point
- The guide will be waiting on the surface of the subway station, in front of Café Etienne.
Description
This is a unique opportunity to learn about one of most important, layered, historically diverse and, in the last couple of decades, chic areas of Paris. We go through different stages of development of Marais, not leaving anything behind. On this visit, you will learn about the Jewish community and the Knights Templar; about the time when Marais was a fashionable neighborhood for opulent, yet restrained and elegant aristocratic abodes; when it fell from grace and was a working class, often dangerous place to be; how it was embellished, gentrified and how ultimately rose back to prominence. Not to leave anything out, you will also learn why it is one of most popular parts of the city for the Parisians too, not just for the tourists.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18–65)
- $171
- Senior (ages 66+)
- $171
- Youth (ages 10–17)
- $171
- Child (ages 5–9)
- $171
- Infant (ages 2–4)
- $171
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:41 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Les Halles
A description of the quarter formerly known as "the belly of Paris"
Fontaine des Innocents
The oldest fountain in the city of Paris
Centre Pompidou
The museum of contemporary art and a decisive addition that profoundly changed this part of the city. This tour does not include a visit to the museum, as that is a separate visit altogether. We only discuss the museum from the outside.
Hotel de Ville
The second most important institution and the second most important historic site of the city of Paris. Note : like with the Pompidou center, we do not actually enter the City Hall, as this is only possible one day a year and would be a separate visit altogether.
La Rue des Rosiers
The center of the Jewish community of Paris
The oldest paved street in the city of Paris with a peek inside a uniquely beautiful 16th century aristocratic city villa.
Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully
A visit to a beautiful 17th century aristocratic city villa and its garden
Place des Vosges
According to the French, and many others, the most beautiful square in the world.
Place de la Bastille
One of the most important historic sites in Paris, France and indeed the world.
What's included
Included
A live professional art historian guide
Not included
Snacks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
7 reviews
How it compares in Paris
- Starting price $171 is 69% above the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,615 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Marais semi private walking tour take?
Marais semi private walking tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Marais semi private walking tour cost?
Prices start at $171 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 semi private walking tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Marais semi private walking tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–9 pay from $171, adults from $171.
Can I cancel Marais semi private walking tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The guide will be waiting on the surface of the subway station, in front of Café Etienne. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Marais semi private walking tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, HR, FR, SR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
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 All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(7)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Fun
Our guide was pleasant fun and knowledgeable. Her knowledge of history was helpful. Excellent guide and try our
J
Tina is a superb guide.
Tina is a superb guide with an outstanding command of English. We learned so much and had a wonderful time.
L
Beautiful Church and Architecture
Beautiful Architecture. Favorite part was the church. The parts we saw were definitely more commercialized. I would tell guide exactly what you are interested in seeing. This tour company will always try to accommodate all requests. Highly recommend using Paris In Person for any tour.
T
In depth view into Paris
Boris had fascinating insights to share that helped tie the past to present cultures. The Marais is a wonderful mix of architecture.
Operator response
hi there, Thanks for the kind words! Also, thanks for the interesting tour and a great conversation. I enjoyed your questions and insight a lot, and consider myself personally enriched with them. Hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Boris, Paris in person private tours
R
Very interesting area, and a fantastic tour guide.
When visiting Paris, make sure to include the Marais area as a must see. I recommend taking this tour, and if possible, take it with Isadora. She met us right near the metro stop, and right on time. She was a wealth of information about the Marais and made the tour so interesting. She answered all of our questions along the way, and we all enjoyed our afternoon with her. We took this tour on a Sunday, which we learned is a very busy day in the Marais because the stores are open. It was a nice day, and it was crazy busy, but we enjoyed ourselves nevertheless. Thank you Isadora for a wonderful tour. It was one of the highlights of our visit to Paris.
R
saw the neighborhood in a way we never would have on our own
The tour was well designed, with stops along the way & history & neighborhood information readily shared. Unfortunately it was raining, which made it harder to hear the guide and to really enjoy the neighborhood ambiance as everyone was hurrying to get where they were going. We would do it again though & highly recommend. (Customer service was very friendly as we were running a few minutes behind & then couldn't find the guide who had also set out to find us. thank goodness for cell phones!)
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