Paris Hidden Gems Small Group or Private Tour Options in Le Marais
Overview
Want to feel like a local? You have to go where they go. Welcome to Le Marais.
This stylish neighborhood is filled with trendy shops, medieval alleys, and unusual attractions many travelers miss. But it’s where Parisians come to play. You’ll understand why with this immersive walking tour of Le Marais. You might even feel a little Parisian yourself at the end.
Led by your local guide, you’ll explore the Marais’ rich history and modern appeal, from the old Jewish quarter to the vibrant LGBT community. See the Pompidou Center, the so-called “inside-out building” and visit the Place des Vosges where Victor Hugo once lived
Our tour ends at the Saint Paul metro station. Your guide can share tips on where to spend the rest of your afternoon if you want to stay longer. Once you’re here, it’s hard to say goodbye to Le Marais.
This stylish neighborhood is filled with trendy shops, medieval alleys, and unusual attractions many travelers miss. But it’s where Parisians come to play. You’ll understand why with this immersive walking tour of Le Marais. You might even feel a little Parisian yourself at the end.
Led by your local guide, you’ll explore the Marais’ rich history and modern appeal, from the old Jewish quarter to the vibrant LGBT community. See the Pompidou Center, the so-called “inside-out building” and visit the Place des Vosges where Victor Hugo once lived
Our tour ends at the Saint Paul metro station. Your guide can share tips on where to spend the rest of your afternoon if you want to stay longer. Once you’re here, it’s hard to say goodbye to Le Marais.
Inclusions
- Experienced, local guide
- Interactive, small group tour (15-20 per group)
- Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Centre Pompidou, Place Georges Pompidou, 75004 Paris France
Marvel at the "inside-out" architecture of this controversial building which houses the world's largest modern art museum. Your guide will share a brief overview of what the building means to Parisians who have a love-hate relationship with this colorful landmark. You might decide to return at a later time and pay to visit inside for the current exhibits or you can take a free ride up to the top for a fabulous view of Paris from up high.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cloitre des Billettes, 24 rue des Archives, 75004 Paris France
Take a peek behind the door to journey back to a medieval time as your guide shares the brief history of one of the last remaining cloisters in Paris.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Impasse des Arbaletriers, 36 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris France
Stroll down this medieval 15th centruy dead-end road named for a crossbow shooting range and hear about it's history that dates back to buildings from the 13th century. Your guide will also explain why this charming street is shiny and new on one side and gritty on the other side, complete with street art and graffiti.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Rue des Rosiers, Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris France
Wander down this classic photo-worthy street in the Jewish quarter of the Marais and learn about a culture that has withstood the gentrification of recent times. Your guide can help point out some of the remaining authentic deli's and shops and give you time to pop in and treat yourself to a snack
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheque historique de la ville de Paris, 24 rue Pavee, 75004 Paris France
Visit this historic library housed in one of the oldest mansions in the Marais, the Hôtel de Lamoignon. Take a peek inside and make your plans to return and explore the over 1 million books, documents and maps with details of Paris from the 16th century to present day Paris.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris, 16 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris France
Discover the Musee Carnavalet, the city’s top history museum and one of the city's rare examples of Renaissance architecture. Soak up the regal atmosphere as you stroll along the picturesque gardens
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fontaines de la Place des Vosges, Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris France
Stroll through the Place des Vosges, a 17th-century square once home to Victor Hugo. You and your guide and fellow travelers may like to sit for a moment amidst the welcoming grounds as your guide regales you with stories about this epicenter of the Marais
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jardin de l'Hotel de Sully, 62 Rue Saint Antoine, 75186 Paris France
Meander through this scenic courtyard of a private mansion, built in the early 17th century when the Marais was especally notable for it's royal and upper class residents and visitors and which today is responsible for the management of historic buildings and monuments
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Centre Pompidou, Place Georges Pompidou, 75004 Paris France
Marvel at the "inside-out" architecture of this controversial building which houses the world's largest modern art museum. Your guide will share a brief overview of what the building means to Parisians who have a love-hate relationship with this colorful landmark. You might decide to return at a later time and pay to visit inside for the current exhibits or you can take a free ride up to the top for a fabulous view of Paris from up high.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cloitre des Billettes, 24 rue des Archives, 75004 Paris France
Take a peek behind the door to journey back to a medieval time as your guide shares the brief history of one of the last remaining cloisters in Paris.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Impasse des Arbaletriers, 36 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris France
Stroll down this medieval 15th centruy dead-end road named for a crossbow shooting range and hear about it's history that dates back to buildings from the 13th century. Your guide will also explain why this charming street is shiny and new on one side and gritty on the other side, complete with street art and graffiti.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: La Rue des Rosiers, Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris France
Wander down this classic photo-worthy street in the Jewish quarter of the Marais and learn about a culture that has withstood the gentrification of recent times. Your guide can help point out some of the remaining authentic deli's and shops and give you time to pop in and treat yourself to a snack
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bibliotheque historique de la ville de Paris, 24 rue Pavee, 75004 Paris France
Visit this historic library housed in one of the oldest mansions in the Marais, the Hôtel de Lamoignon. Take a peek inside and make your plans to return and explore the over 1 million books, documents and maps with details of Paris from the 16th century to present day Paris.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris, 16 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris France
Discover the Musee Carnavalet, the city’s top history museum and one of the city's rare examples of Renaissance architecture. Soak up the regal atmosphere as you stroll along the picturesque gardens
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Fontaines de la Place des Vosges, Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris France
Stroll through the Place des Vosges, a 17th-century square once home to Victor Hugo. You and your guide and fellow travelers may like to sit for a moment amidst the welcoming grounds as your guide regales you with stories about this epicenter of the Marais
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jardin de l'Hotel de Sully, 62 Rue Saint Antoine, 75186 Paris France
Meander through this scenic courtyard of a private mansion, built in the early 17th century when the Marais was especally notable for it's royal and upper class residents and visitors and which today is responsible for the management of historic buildings and monuments
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- 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 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Tracy_S
May 2022
Zac the guide did a great job!very knowledgeable about the history and nuances of the neighborhood. Would highly recommend his tour.
Zac the guide did a great job!very knowledgeable about the history and nuances of the neighborhood. Would highly recommend his tour.JDW55
April 2022
Tamar was delightful, charming, and entertaining/ a truly wonderful guide- she shared so much history and so many interesting stories. I highly recommend this tour and if Tamar is your guide you will be very lucky! Jim April 30, 2022
Tamar was delightful, charming, and entertaining/ a truly wonderful guide- she shared so much history and so many interesting stories. I highly recommend this tour and if Tamar is your guide you will be very lucky! Jim April 30, 2022barbaralV9326LJ
April 2022
Monika was an outstanding walking tour guide for Le Marais--rain or shine! She offered a lot of great information, kept a steady pace, made excellent suggestions about where to eat and explore, and made us very glad we were able to learn so much about the area from medieval to modern times!
Monika was an outstanding walking tour guide for Le Marais--rain or shine! She offered a lot of great information, kept a steady pace, made excellent suggestions about where to eat and explore, and made us very glad we were able to learn so much about the area from medieval to modern times!459lyssat
March 2022
Zach with Experience First was a lot of fun and was very helpful even after the tour with recommendations and tips! The tour was great and had a lot of treasures!
Zach with Experience First was a lot of fun and was very helpful even after the tour with recommendations and tips! The tour was great and had a lot of treasures!Morpethian1
February 2022
Sheldon gave us a really in-depth understanding of the Marais district. His knowledge was not just learnt from a script and it was obvious he has a passion for his adopted city. The 1.5hrs on the schedule became 2.5hrs but that simply represented very good value - the tour certainly did not drag ...
Sheldon gave us a really in-depth understanding of the Marais district. His knowledge was not just learnt from a script and it was obvious he has a passion for his adopted city. The 1.5hrs on the schedule became 2.5hrs but that simply represented very good value - the tour certainly did not drag and Sheldon regularly managed expectations as to how far through we were. Very happy to recommend.ws_mysterious
December 2021
I recommend this trip to everybody who want to see the beauty of oldest part od the Paris. Guide Tamar has a huge knowledge and is very intrested in talking about it. Great trip.
I recommend this trip to everybody who want to see the beauty of oldest part od the Paris. Guide Tamar has a huge knowledge and is very intrested in talking about it. Great trip.