What's in our tour?
A 90-minute walking tour through the hidden gems and beloved corners of central Paris, led by a guide born and raised in the city.
This is not the Paris of rushed tourist itineraries. Places Parisians Love takes you through the spots locals return to again and again: celebrated landmarks seen from unexpected angles, tucked-away royal gardens, graceful covered passages, and quiet courtyards that rarely appear on any map.
Your journey starts at Palais Mazarin and winds through Galerie Vivienne, the Palais Royal gardens, Place Colette, and a perspective on the Louvre that most visitors never find.
This tour is built for travelers who want to truly feel a city, not just photograph it.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Paris through the places locals return to again and again
- Visit Palais Mazarin, a stunning yet often-overlooked landmark in the city center
- Stroll through the elegant covered passages of Galerie Vivienne
- Discover the Louvre from an angle most visitors never see
- Wander through hidden royal gardens and refined, peaceful courtyards
- Hear stories that reveal what these places truly mean to Parisians today
Where and when?
This walking tour operates rain or shine.
Meet your guide at 8 Rue Vivienne, Paris 75002. Look for a guide wearing a pink vest. The tour departs on time, so please arrive a few minutes early.
The closest metro is Bourse (Line 3).
Itinerary
(1h 30min | 6 stops | subject to change)
- Start: 8 Rue Vivienne — Bourse metro (Line 3)
- Bibliothèque Mazarine — outside visit
- Galerie Vivienne — outside visit
- Quartier du Palais-Royal — outside visit
- Place Colette — outside visit
- Musée du Louvre — outside visit
- 118 Voie Georges Pompidou — outside visit
Price
This is our free Places Parisians Love walking tour, in which you pay the guide what you want at the end of your tour.
Booking is required.
To book this tour, use the “Book Now” button.
Other information
Wheelchairs not advised on this walking tour due to uneven paving in some areas.
Average tip on this tour: €12
Average duration: 1h 30min
Look for our distinct pink vests
What’s Included
- 90-minute walking tour of central Paris
- English-language guide
- Local Parisian guide, born and raised in the city
- Visit to Galerie Vivienne and Palais Royal gardens
- Insider perspective on the Louvre
- Hand fans provided on warm days
Not included
- Transportation
- Food and drinks
- Entry fees
- Tips for the guide
Good to know
- Small groups, maximum 22 guests per guide
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended
- On hot days, routes are adapted to maximize shade and water stops are included
- Daily at 2:30 PM, May 30 – June 20
