Paris Iconic Saint Ouen Flea Market Small Group Walking Tour
Description
Discover a different side to Paris on a small-group walking tour of the famous flea market of St-Ouen (Marché aux Puces St-Ouen). This flea market is one of the biggest in the world, so a guided visit will ensure that you see the best and most interesting parts! Follow your expert local guide as you shop for paintings, vintage clothing, jewelry and ceramics while learning about the market’s history. After, enjoy a hot drink at the lively cabaret café Chez Louisette. This small-group tour is limited to eight people, ensuring you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.
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Paris’ St-Ouen flea market, known as Marché aux Puces St-Ouen or Les Puces de St-Ouen, is one of the largest flea markets in the world. Located in the 18th arrondissement, it covers an area of 15 acres (6 hectares)! On this 3-hour small-group walking tour with an expert local guide, discover some of the thousands of small shops and vendors selling everything from paintings, decorative furniture and antique textiles to vintage clothing, jewelry and bags. As you explore, your knowledgeable guide will explain the history of the market, which dates back to 1885, while showing you many of the secret corners of the vibrant market. While searching for hidden gems, your guide will be on hand to help you negotiate prices and organize packing and shipping, so you can land great deals and take your items safely back home with you. Once you’ve had your shopping fill, take a break at the colorful cabaret café Chez Louisette. Listen to the Edith Piaf-style singer and accordion player as you sip on a complimentary hot drink and enjoy the atmosphere of retro Paris.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: some boutiques may be extra busy during peak holiday times
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or too many passengers in one booking that would overbook the class. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Reviews(18)
Adriana Was amazing. I was with my family who speak English and English/Spanish (Mexico) They had lots of fun and interesting facts and we ate so many delicious treats. Was full from all the wine and cheese by the end.
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to post such a positive review of our Saint-Ouen Flea Market Walking Tour. We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our guide Adriana and that this tour met your expectations. We always strive to improve the customer experience, so we hope to have you next time you come to Paris. Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing us. Best regards, OTA team
Our tour of the Paris Iconic Saint Ouen Flea Market on 9/14/25 was excellent. The guide was knowledgeable, charming, and had a calming voice. At the end of the tour, he took us to a small bohemian cafe with a live jazz band and we sat on a couch in a side room and talked about everything. The overall experience captured the feeling of being in Paris in the 1920s. This tour was one of the most memorable experiences we had on our France trip.
Dear Guest, Thank you for this great feedback about our Saint Ouen Flea Market tour. We are happy to hear that you had a good time. We look forward to seeing you again! Best regards, OTA team
Our guide was very knowledgeable and took us to places we were interested in shopping for We all found something
Hi Donna, Thank you for taking the time to post such a positive review of our Saint Ouen Flea Market tour . We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our guide and that this tour met your expectations. We always strive to improve the customer experience, so we hope to have you next time you come to Paris. Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing us. Best regards, OTA team
Don’t be 5 minutes late or they leave without you even if you communicate with the tour operator of your short delay. Wasted $400
Dear Michael, Thank you for your feedback. You were late and our guide and other partcipants waited for you for 30 minutes at the meeting point .We apologize for the inconvenience, but according to our policy, this is a no show. Best regards, OTA Team
We were warmly greeted by Roberto upon arriving at our meeting point. He spoke French and I was travelling with family that also spoke French so it was nice to be able to have our tour in our preferred language. Roberto was extremely kind, courteous and knowledgeable. We had an amazing tour despite the sweltering 36 degrees in Paris that day! Merci Roberto!
Thibaut was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide for our St. Ouen Flea Market. My family had one of our favorite Paris adventures today. I highly recommend this company because the tours are tailor made for you. Merci!!!
<p>Our guide was Olga and she was excellent. Would have found it impossible to traverse the flea market without her expertise and she conducts tours other than to the flea market. Would book with her again if and when I should return to Paris.</p>
<p>Our guide showed up late with a sandwich in his mouth. Then he went and got a water and never asked us if we wanted one. He proceeded to walk to the Flea market ahead of us with the look of maybe being annoyed he had to give a tour. he said he had just had a small heart attack the previous day so we were trying to be polite. The Flea Market was amazing but our guide was rude. We would have had a wonderful experience except for him.</p>
<p>I loved this!! It was everything I was hoping for. Our guide, David, went above and beyond to help us with deals and translation. I would love to go again!!!</p>
<p>The was a great tour and our guide was very nice. He spoke great English and really knew the area well. He showed us all over the flea market and took us into different areas. He was willing to negotiate with sellers and made sure we understood the dynamics of the flea market. The flea market is located in a bad area and we felt safe with him.</p>