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Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais

Neighborhood Discoveries • 3 hours 5.0 (59)

Explore the old-world charm of Le Marais

Walk the winding streets of charming Le Marais. Discover its rich history and architecture and find quirky boutiques and delicious patisseries

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

Join your host and explore the charming district of Le Marais, one of Paris’s trendiest quartiers
See European history at its most beautiful as you stroll the cobbled streets
Visit Paris’s oldest covered market, and other unique historical sites
Gallery hop, browse boutiques and see where Paris’s most stylish locals shop
Get travel tips and tricks from your host as you relax over a drink at a classic Parisian sidewalk cafe

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

3 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience

3 hours with a host

Walking experience

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

See the playground for Paris's most trendy – the crooked, cobbled, historical lanes that are alive with bars, restaurants, vintage shops, and jewelry boutiques. But there's more to Le Marais than gorgeous "I-woke-up-like-this" locals queuing for pita at L'As du Fallafel.

With your host to lead the way, you'll explore its thriving art scene at upmarket galleries, amble through Musée Picasso, and visit iconic sites like Rue de Montmorency, where Nicolas Flamel's house – the oldest in Paris – stands.

Stumble across the district's hidden secrets, like the utterly picturesque Passage de l'Ancre, where a quaint boutique sells umbrellas and walking sticks, and relax with a coffee or a glass of wine at a classic bistro. Très chic.

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What travelers think of this experience

Wayne, Jan 2025

We had a great tour with Elli! We walked the Marais area as Elli pointed out highlights and iconic places, buildings, and statues. She pointed out great places to eat and drink as well as educate us about the cultural make up and history of the area. My wife is a photographer. Elli knew this because of a questionnaire we filled out before we arrived in Paris. Elli also contacted us weeks before our arrival to find out what we wanted to do and see on this tour. She took us to and pointed out places that would be great to photograph and patiently waited until we finished taking photos. Elli is very knowledgeable and educated but very easy to talk to and communicate with . Because of Elli we absolutely got the maximum value from this tour!

Chantal, Jan 2025

Our private tour of Le Marais with Come S. was the highlight of our trip to Paris. He was so knowledgeable and pleasant. He shared history, culture, fun notes about the neighborhood, taking us to locations we would never have found on our own. Highly recommended!

Lori, Jan 2025

Elli is a great guy. She’s knowledgeable, interesting, fun, funny, and extremely responsive. If there is something you want to see or know about, she can customize the tour on the fly. I highly recommend Elli. If you choose to tour with her, you will have an informational and highly entertaining experience.

Lisa M, Dec 2024

Elli was amazing - she new all of the secret gardens and historical architectural relevance of our tour!

Bob, Nov 2024

Rorry was a personable, knowledgeable, and fun. We had a wonderful time walking with her through a part of Paris we had never seen before. We can't commend her highly enough.

Ronald, Nov 2024

We loved hearing about the history of Le Marais from a very experienced and informative guide. Elli our guide was very friendly and gave us the opportunity to have input on what we wanted to see and do.

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