Walking tour of the Covered Passages of Paris -10 people max
Description
Join your native English-speaking guide for a tour through some of the most beautiful covered passages of Paris, built in the 1800’s to house rows of shops and cafes. Your guide will take you through 6 of the remaining 21 and share with you their fascinating history.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Introduction to the Covered Galleries and some important history of Paris.
Walk to the Palais Royal and learn about the history of the Palais Royal and the first covered gallery.
Walk through the smallest covered passage in Paris.
Discover the Galerie Vivienne with its beautiful mosaic floor.
Walk to the Place de la Bourse, home of Paris' old stock exchange.
Visit the Passage des Panoramas, the oldest of the covered passages of Paris.
Walk through the covered walkway with fun shops under its canopy of metal and glass.
Discover the picturesque Passage Verdeau with its many art galleries.
Walk to the rue Faubourg-Montmartre. Your tour ends in front of a traditional French restaurant known for its reasonable prices and good food.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
Negative review for the guide's delay, 10 minutes, which would have been excused (because it was caused by a subway blockage) if at least he had spoken the chosen language during booking, Italian. Due to an error by the operator who managed the booking, the guide spoke only English and French....the guide had to speak slowly in English so that I could understand and translate for my mother..... we decided to go ahead with it anyway, at least we didn't lose the last hour and a half squeezed in before the return.
Hello, I am sorry but I believe there is a misunderstanding. I did not take you or your mother on a tour and believe this review was meant for someone else. Please check the correct person and remove this review. Thank you very much and Have a nice day
We had a very enjoyable afternoon discovering interesting historical facts about Paris. Our guide Sebastien, from SLL Tours, combined his vast knowledge and humour to guide us around the Passages of Paris and gave us an informative overview of the Passages and surrounding areas. We came away feeling that our brief time in Paris was well spent. We would highly recommend this tour.
I couldn’t have asked for a better tour in Paris! Sebastien was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the city’s history to life with fascinating stories and interesting details. The pace was perfect, relaxed but still covering so much. What really stood out was how engaging and friendly Sebastien was, making everyone feel welcome and included. I highly recommend this experience!
It was such fun to tour thru the covered passages with Sebastien. He gave us a great understanding of the development of and reason for these exquisite shopping spaces. It was delightful to see some “hidden” Paris with a truly excellent guide. I highly recommend this tout.
We toured on a hot day and Sebastien was well-prepared with water and sensitive to the group’s needs (level of exertion; finding cooler, shaded spots; etc.). Sebastien was very flexible and adjusted on the fly to accommodate our teen daughter’s special requests (shopping stops!) along the tour. This included a detour to the Jellycat Patisserie. An added bonus is that Sebastien is an incredible resource on all things French – from food and restaurants, customs, and basic need-to-know words and phrases. He was so kind and happy to answer any and all questions. He helped us find restaurants that were convenient to our hotel. Sebastien easily engaged with all members of our group and we were always smiling! Sebastian’s impeccable English is easy to understand. SLL small group tour is the way to go!
What a day! The tour of covered passages in Paris was like stepping back in time and entering a magical trip to hidden pathways filled with history, artisans, shops, restaurants and amazing beauty. We had no idea such gems were hidden behind the pathways and doors of Paris. The whole family loved this experience - both young and old. We were so sad to see the day end. We will be doing this again, because there is still so much to see!! Sebastien was such a great guide! We had a truly wonderful experience!
Absolutely fantastic tour. Tour guide was very personable and was more than happy to answer any and all questions. He also went above and beyond to incorporate what the group wanted to do as well. He clearly has a fantastic knowledge of the city! 5/5