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Excellent guide and tour
Cristina was lively and lovely, her tour combines historical points along with fun facts about Paris. We learned a lot of things regarding the life in Paris back in the past and up to these days. Very recommended.
Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Price from
- $5 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 281 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Quentin Dubourg
- Meeting point
- Look for the white umbrella!- Face the main entrance of the City Hall in the large open square. The guide will be waiting on the left side of the main façade.- By metroHôtel de Ville station, just outside of exit 5.
Description
Paris has 2,000 years of history and most visitors never see it. It's not in the museums, it's hidden in the streets. Whether it's your first or fifth time in Paris, this tour is the perfect introduction to the city. This is a tips-based tour. Secure your spot and decide what it was worth at the end! ❤️ We’re a small team of passionate Parisians who came together to show you these corners! This is a walking tour, not a standing lecture! The tour is carefully paced to keep you engaged from start to finish. ✅ We'll take you where others don't go: - Cannonball and bullet marks from revolutions still visible on the walls - The people who shaped Paris: WWII resistance fighters, revolutionaries, kings and emperors - Hidden gardens, and medieval houses - Street art is everywhere in Le Marais! ✅ We'll share our favourite spots: Restaurants / Bars / Hidden corners * Jokes included at no extra charge
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $5
- Youth (ages 0–17)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
4th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville
Paris’ City Hall stands as a witness to revolutions, fires, and rebirth.
A peaceful place of memory, dedicated to the resilience of Paris after the 2015 attacks. Here, we talk about modern Paris. Its spirit, its cafés, and the way life always returns to the streets.
Hidden between modern façades, these curved medieval houses remind us that Paris was once a small village.
Memorial De La Shoah
A powerful stop that connects medieval Paris to the stories of the 20th century and today’s living neighbourhood.
Hotel de Sens
One of the most impressive medieval buildings in Paris, still marked by a real cannonball stuck in its wall
A true slice of local life. We’ll see Parisians playing pétanque and if they are not here, we'll play ourselves!
Village St-Paul
A small village within the city, where quiet streets, historic churches, and local cafés show a softer, more intimate side of Paris.
Fragments of the medieval wall built by King Philippe Auguste reveal how Paris grew from a fortified town into a global capital.
Hotel de Sully
Step into a hidden Renaissance courtyard.. a secret passage that feels frozen in time. My mother’s favorite shortcut
Place des Vosges
Our grand finale: the oldest planned royal square in Paris, created under the reign of Henry IV.
We finish the tour in front of Victor Hugo’s house, after beginning it at Notre-Dame — the setting of his most famous novel.
What's included
Included
Umbrellas
A few jokes
A list of recommendations in Paris
New friends from all over the world
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
281 reviews
How it compares in Paris
- Rated higher than 81% of 1,394 reviewed tours in Paris
- Starting price $5 is 96% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,587 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
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 Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based) take?
Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based) lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based) cost?
Prices start at $5 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 Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based) run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 2:00 PM, and 4:30 PM.
Can I cancel Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based) 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 Look for the white umbrella! - Face the main entrance of the City Hall in the large open square. The guide will be waiting on the left side of the main façade. - By metro: Hôtel de Ville station, just outside of exit 5. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based) offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based) worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 281 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Quentin Dubourg.
Reviews(281)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Funky & Fun
Scotty is fun & knowledgeable! Great little funky & different type of tour; and I learned a few new things about Paris! Definitely give them a go👍
L
A gem among the walking tours
Super fun and interesting tour with weird and funny facts. Definitely a recommendation!
T
Best Guide Best Tour in Paris
Quentin was a FANTASTIC guide and this tour was great! We loved being off the beaten path and learning the historic depths and hidden gems. Our guide was enthusiastic and so smart with history and details of everything he showed us. He was extremely interactive with everyone in the group asking questions, answering questions, and genuinely building relationships even if just for a short 2 hours. We will bring other friends on this same tour and highly recommend!
A
Walk in the Marais
A very pleasant walk, very well done by Scotty
A
Le Marais - super interesting tour with Scotty
A very interesting walk, pleasantly guided by Scotty. We were pleasantly surprised by his knowledge.
B
Intetesting facts :)
An off-the-beaten-path, educational route, interesting facts, and a pleasant guide :)
3
If you have a few unplanned hours, do this tour!
Awesome, knowledgeable guide. Great intro to places/ events that are a bit off the beaten path. If you have a couple extra hours you should definitely check this tour out.
S
Great "surprise tour" - absolute recommendation!
Great tour with a competent, knowledgeable, and humorous guide who conveyed the history to us very vividly.
R
A Walk I'll Remember
Scotty was brilliant. There was truly something for everyone - he skipped around history, revolutions, architecture, street art, and so much more, tying it all into one coherent, educational, and fun (there were jokes) afternoon. Highly recommend. +++
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