--- title: "A Magical Evening in Paris With Locals: PRIVATE City Walking Tour" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/a-magical-evening-in-paris-with-locals-private-city-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.54 reviews: 118 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, fr] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private walk, 2h 30m rank_in_category: 53 of 54 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/a-magical-evening-in-paris-with-locals-private-city-walking-tour/ --- # A Magical Evening in Paris With Locals: PRIVATE City Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Walk from the Eiffel Tower to Champs Élysées as evening falls on a private tour for your party. A guide and on-the-spot route changes are included; hotel pickup is excluded and moderate fitness is required. 4.54 from 118 reviews at €89 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #53 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview As the sun starts to set, Paris lights up, showing its true beautiful colors. Enjoy a night to remember in Paris exploring the best the city has to offer on a private city tour with a local guide. Go from the Eiffel Tower with sparkling lights to Champs Élysées and hear stories that show a different perspective of Paris that only comes out at dusk. And with fewer tourist crowds and a calmer atmosphere, you are in for a treat. Discover where the locals go to unwind after work and let your local host point you out in the right direction on how to keep the night going after finishing your tour with local recommendations. Withlocals Evening City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your host will meet you at the Clock… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 8 start times: between 18:00 and 21:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.54/5 from 118 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, French - Start times: 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.54 from 118 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 105 of 118. - 5 stars: 101 (86%) - 4 stars: 4 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 12 (10%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the history and tailored walks, but several report guides failing to arrive without warning. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of Parisian history and architecture - Flexible routes tailored to interests and previously visited sights - Visits to places travellers say they would not have found alone - Practical recommendations for restaurants and further sightseeing - Evening viewpoints and help taking photos **Complaints:** - Guides failing to arrive without warning, with calls and messages sometimes unanswered - Some found the walking excessive, while others praised a pace adapted to their needs Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-11-27 to 2026-04-12); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Make on-the-spot changes to the tour - Private Tour - Only your travel party & your guide - Private guide - Local tips & recommendations - This tour is carbon neutral ## Not included - Food and drinks - Hotel pick-up and drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Eiffel Tower** (1h) - Learn some facts about the Eiffel tower crossing the Champ de Mars garden 2. **Champs-Elysees** (1h 30m) - Walk on the Champs Elysées also nicknamed "The most beautiful avenue of the world" 3. **Place de la Concorde** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 4. **Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **The Seine** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Rue St-Dominique** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Petit Palais** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 8. **Le Trocadero et son esplanade** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00, 20:30, 21:00, 21:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your host will meet you at the Clock Statue "L'heure de tous" at Saint-Lazare Metro station place du Havre. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiI1IENyIGR1IEhhdnJlLCA3NTAwOCBQYXJpcywgRnJhbmNlIlASTgo0CjIJr-ZIdDVu5kcRhcn1HDnY9gMaHgsQ7sHuoQEaFAoSCXVpBBbGb-ZHEXBR2OHGggscDBAFKhQKEgmv5kh0NW7mRxGFwRNqFvrNdA Ends: Enjoy the moment of standing just below the Eiffel tower ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €178 | €89 | | 4 | €180 | €45 | | 6 | €186 | €31 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €1 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #53 of 54** | €89 | 2h 30m | 4.54 (118) | private | | [Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)](/france/paris/tours/paris-city-center-free-walking-tour-tip-based/?format=md) | €3 per group | 2h 15m | 4.97 (2147) | shared | | [Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/montmartre-district-and-sacre-coeur-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (418) | private | | [Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-half-day-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €350 per group | 3h | 5.0 (206) | private | Ranked #53 of 54 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €1 to €225, median €55; typical length 2h 15m. 13 of 54 are private. 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