Marais semi private walking tour
Marais semi private walking tour
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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Les Halles
A description of the quarter formerly known as "the belly of Paris"
15 minutesFontaine des Innocents
The oldest fountain in the city of Paris
10 minutesCentre Pompidou
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.
15 minutesPlace de l'Hotel de Ville Entrée au 5 rue Lobeau ou au 29 rue de Rivoli
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.
10 minutesLa Rue des Rosiers
The center of the Jewish community of Paris
10 minutesHistorical Library of the City of Paris
The oldest paved street in the city of Paris with a peek inside a uniquely beautiful 16th century aristocratic city villa.
10 minutesJardin de l'Hotel de Sully
A visit to a beautiful 17th century aristocratic city villa and its garden
15 minutesPlace des Vosges 4th Arrondissement
According to the French, and many others, the most beautiful square in the world.
15 minutesPlace de la Bastille
One of the most important historic sites in Paris, France and indeed the world.
10 minutesIncluded
- A live professional art historian guide
Not Included
- Snacks
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.