Paris · HISTORICAL TOURS
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A 2-hour evening walk through Paris dark history, Notre Dame legends, Templars, and ghosts, ending with a vampire tale.
“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! :)”
Guided walk through Le Marais: Place des Vosges, aristocratic streets, the Jewish quarter, and LGBT Paris context. Small group, English.
“The area of La Marais was one of our favorite parts of Paris. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable in the history of France; she really took extra time to explain La Marais’s connection to everything such as the monarchy, world war 2, and the Jewish immigration to the area. So interesting!!!”
Private 2-hour fashion-history walk with Ivo in Paris, from Palais Royal and Chanel to Vendôme, with shopping tips and a flexible route.
“Ivo had encyclopedia level knowledge of the fashion and fashion history and led us through the remarkable Parisian fashion areas. He throughly answered our questions and showed us meaningful areas and anecdotes. Highly recommend if you’d like to learn the history prior to shopping.”
Semi-private Notre-Dame and Paris city center walk from Île de la Cité to Place de la Concorde, max 12, about 2.5 hours.
“This was a very informative tour, very knowledgeable guide. Very helpful and I enjoyed learning a lot. The guy’s name was Tamara. As I recall I would recommend this Tour for others.”
Small-group Jewish Paris walk from Le Marais to Montmartre, with an Art Nouveau synagogue exterior and Sacré-Cœur views.
“the walking tour was nice , initially we had a difficulty in recognizing the guide since the walks in Europe told me that the guide will have a orange flag at the meeting point , the guide but didn’t have as he was not aware / not told so , hence I called walks in Europe to confirm the guide as I heard scammers are common in Paris ( sorry to say ) , it took 10 anxious minutes in the process , they could have prepared in a better way , otherwise the guide mr Thomas was nice/ apt/ good about the tour , the historical context and about…”
A 3-hour small-group Paris walk through Saint-Sulpice, the Seine, Le Marais, and Place des Vosges with Neda.
“Neda is a very enthusiastic guide who shares her broad knowledge about Paris and French history in a dynamic way that makes being in her company really enjoyable! Walking on side streets, main roads and visiting spots we would have missed on our own. Im sure we could go again and learn new things!”
A 2.5-hour Paris walking tour from Île de la Cité to Eiffel Tower views, guided in English with free-entry stops.
“Michael was our guide. His vibrant personality was a bonus to his knowledge of Parisian and French history. A fantastic tour! Highly recommend!”
2-hour Marais walking tour through Jewish Quarter, LGBTQIA+ history, Saint Gervais, and Place des Vosges, with a pastry stop.
“We had an incredible experience with Camilla as our guide. We learned a lot about the area and enjoyed wonderful food.”
A 2-hour guided walk in Paris focused on the women who shaped its history, from Luxembourg Gardens to the Panthéon.
“Emily was wonderful. She answered questions and provided so much information. Things I didn’t know. I really thing you should write a book with all the information you’ve collected. More women need to know the real facts. Our ancestors have been kept in the background not getting acknowledged for the difference they truly made.”
150-minute English historic Paris walk through Louvre, Notre-Dame, Pont des Arts, and Tuileries, with lively stories and smart value.
“Gurvan aka Jay was incredibly informative and demonstrated great enthusiasm with the walk, reflecting his art history background and warm personality! I will gladly sign up for another Walkative tour again.”
Stroll Saint-Germain-des-Prés with literary women of Paris and stop for salted butter caramel and a kouignette.
“Pat was a terrific storyteller who clearly loves the topic. Truly enjoyed the tour and so interesting, learned a lot. Pat brought a camp chair for me to sit on during the stops as I had a knee injury. So thoughtful! I was very appreciative. A great experience on the Left Bank, highly recommend!”
A small-group morning walk through Paris’s 12th arrondissement, ending at Marché Aligre for picnic shopping and local food picks.
“Amazing first full day in Paris with Sophie! Not only did we go to neighborhoods we likely wouldn’t go ourselves but learned a lot about French history. She also took us to some great spots for food throughout the day and gave us some cool recommendations for the rest of our stay in Paris. Highly recommend!!”
Guided 90-minute Montmartre walk from Blanche to Sacré-Cœur with clear art-and-history stories, included site admissions, and maps for $35.
“Arthur was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with. Would highly recommend”
A private 4-hour Paris history walk from Île de la Cité to the Marais, with an English guide, map, and bottled water.
“We visited Paris in 2018 and used April in Paris Tours for 3 Tours- Paris Highlights, Versailles and Museum Highlights. We have since recommended April and her team to countless others who also became satisfied customers. We had one day in Paris yesterday and there was no question we would spend time with April in Paris Tours. We were fortunate Simone was available for an “Off the Beaten Path” tour. Simone is a captivating storyteller who brought history to life for us as we walked the streets of Paris exploring places and areas we never would have found on our own. Ever mindful of our comfort, Simone insured our time…”
A 2-hour private Le Marais history walk with a local guide, classic sights, and tailored tips, ending at Pont Marie. English, mobile ticket.
“Tour guide was excellent! We booked this last minute and were very lucky to have such a knowledgeable guide.”
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