--- title: Marais District and Jewish Quarter Exclusive Guided Walking Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/marais-district-and-jewish-quarter-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 229 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [de, ru, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 17 of 54 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/marais-district-and-jewish-quarter-exclusive-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Marais District and Jewish Quarter Exclusive Guided Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore the Marais and Jewish Quarter through narrow streets, courtyards and mansions on a private tour for your party. A dedicated guide leads the walk; entry into synagogues and hotel pickup are excluded. 4.94 from 229 reviews at €55 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #17 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the secrets behind Paris’s former royal neighborhood on this 2.5 exclusive guided walking tour of the Marais. Your guide will lead you through the tiny streets, courtyards, and mansions that make up this quintessentially Parisian district. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide 10 minutes before the… - Group size varies by option: max 12 from €55 · private from €260 - Starts 10:00, 13:30, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €10: ages 0 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person for the SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English option; other options up to €260 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.94/5 from 229 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Babylon Tours Paris - Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €55 · private from €260 - Guide languages: German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 13:30, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.94 from 229 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 226 of 229. - 5 stars: 218 (95%) - 4 stars: 8 (3%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the detailed history and engaging guides; some describe walking in the rain **Praised:** - Detailed explanations of the Marais' history, architecture and Jewish heritage - Personable guides with engaging stories and humour - Tours adapted to participants' interests - Useful restaurant recommendations and suggestions for further exploring - Comfortable walking pace through the neighbourhood **Complaints:** - Some mention walking outdoors in the rain Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-10-11 to 2026-09-26); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English | €55 / person | English | Save money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | | Private English Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | English | PRIVATEWALKINGTOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS;TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE | | Private Spanish Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish | Private Spanish Tour | | Private German Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | German | Private German Tour | | Private Russian Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Russian | Private Russian Tour | | Private French Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | French | Private French Tour | | Private Italian Tour | €260 / person (for 2+ people) | Italian | Private Italian Tour | ## What's included - TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) - DURATION 2.5 HOURS - TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE - PRIVATE WALKING TOUR (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option) ## Not included - Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi) - Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL) - This tour does not include entry into any synagogues, as access is restricted for security reasons. ## Itinerary 1. **Le Marais** (2h 30m) - Start by understanding the historic importance of the Marais, which once laid beyond the center of Paris. Today, it is at the heart of the city. Discover the Church of Saint Paul and Saint Louis before walking through the courtyard of the majestic Hotel de Sully. Continue... 2. **Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis** (10m) - We will start our tour by visiting the 17th century St-Paul-St-Louis church, which was built by the Jesuits after a design inspired by that of the Gesù church in Rome. 3. **Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully** (10m) - We will then pass by the Hotel de Sully, a building built between 1624 and 1630. Designed by architects Jean 1er Androuet du Cerceau and Yves Boiret in the Renaissance style with Baroque elements, the construction of the hotel fits in a larger movement of monumental building... 4. **Place des Vosges** (10m) - Next we will make our way to Place de Vosges, the oldest planned square in Paris. A stroll in the Marais without admiring Place des Vosges is like a walk on the Champs Elysees without seeing the Arc de Triomphe! 5. **Rue des Francs Bourgeois** (10m) - We will then walk along Rue des Francs Bourgeois, one of the longer and more interesting streets in the Marais district, known for being trendy with its numerous fashion boutiques. 6. **Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris** (10m) - Following on, you will see the Hôtel Carnavalet, one of the rare examples of Renaissance architecture in Paris, along with the Louvre’s square courtyard. Along with the Hotel Carnavalet, you will discover the Musée Carnavalet, a museum which highlights the Paris’ past and... 7. **La Rue des Rosiers** (10m) - We will then walk along Rue des Rosières, a little street which lies at the center of the Jewish quarter. 8. **Jardin des Rosiers - Joseph-Migneret** (10m) - Next you will see the Jardin des Rosiers, a little garden tucked between hotels and hidden behind boutiques. This hidden place is named to honor Jospeh Migneret, a school principal who helped dozens of students by hiding them in his home during WW2 and who was eventually... 9. **Centre Pompidou** (10m) - Coming close to the end of your tour, you will make your way to the Centre Pompidou, the infamous contemporary museum known for its exterior that was designed in the style of high-tech architecture. The idea for this multicultural complex was to bring together different forms... 10. **Hotel de Ville** (10m) - We will end our tour at Hôtel de Ville, the building housing the city’s local administration. It has been the headquarters of the municipality of Paris since 1357. 11. **Eglise Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais** (10m) - Just next to Hôtel de Ville, you will catch a glimpse of the Église Saint-Gervais Saint-Protais, the first example of the French baroque style in Paris. A parish church until 1975, it is now the headquarters of the Monastic Fraternities of Jerusalem. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:30, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Meet your guide 10 minutes before the tour starts by metro exit Saint Paul (Line 1) outside of the exit of the metro station on the opposite side of the stairs next to Metro sign SAINT PAUL. By car: 125 Rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris, France Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdfEf8P1x5kcR0S6fxF_ssqw ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code) - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside. - IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)** - This tour does not include entry into any synagogues, as access is restricted for security reasons. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 54** | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.94 (229) | varies by option | | [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 #17 of 54 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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