The 4 History Walking Tours in Paris That Earn Their Price

1.Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, Leo, or Joris. Over two hours, hear grim tales at Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and the Conciergerie, from executions and Templar secrets to haunted theaters and a Parisian vampire. Choose a shared or private tour, and wear shoes suited to cobblestones.

“Absolutely fantastic and informative walking tour, really enjoyed walking around the near the Notre Dame hearing the darker stories of Paris. Well worth the time and money! :)”

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2.Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107Top rated

Walk through Paris’s fashion quarter with Ivo, a private guide with fashion design training and industry experience. In about two hours, you’ll connect Palais-Royal, Rue Saint-Honoré, Place Vendôme, and Rue Cambon with the stories of Chanel, Dior, Poiret, and today’s fashion houses. Expect an outdoor tour tailored to your interests, plus practical shopping advice.

“This tour was so much fun!! Ivo was fantastic- so entertaining and informational! Would definitely recommend this tour!!”

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3.Paris City Center w/ Notre Dame interior | Exclusive Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $59

This 2-hour-40-minute English walking tour begins at Notre-Dame and crosses Île de la Cité, Pont Neuf, the Louvre area, Palais-Royal, and the Tuileries Gardens before ending at Place de la Concorde. Guides such as Eden, Adrien, Jay, and Maria explain Paris history in a lively, personal way. Notre-Dame entry is included, but the cathedral visit is unguided.

“It was pouring rain during this tour.. however Adrien was excellent! Super knowledgeable and friendly. A perfect Guide!”

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4.Paris: Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 170 reviews · 3h 30m · from $80

Spend 210 minutes with an English-speaking local guide exploring Jewish Paris in Le Marais and Montmartre. See Guimard’s synagogue, the Shoah Memorial, artists’ haunts, and Sacré-Cœur. Guides such as Benjamin, Benoit, Pierre-Louis, and Achilles bring French and Jewish history together in a small group of up to nine people.

“Benoit was a great tour guide. He made the Marais history relevant and interest ng. Additionally, he gave great advice about other Paris tourist stuff. Highly recommend!!”

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