--- title: Marais Tour With a Local lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/marais-tour-with-a-local/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 133 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 302 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: A private walk? rank_in_category: 4 of 28 (Le Marais Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/marais-tour-with-a-local/ --- # Marais Tour With a Local **Guidekin's take:** Explore Marais mansions, gardens, galleries and boutiques on a private tour for your party. A guided neighbourhood stroll is included; pricing is per person, even though the walk is private. 4.95 from 302 reviews at €133 per person for 2h 30m. **A private walk?:** Go private with Marais Tour With a Local: gardens and mansions, minimum two guests; 2h 30m at €133 per person, 4.95 from 302 reviews. Trade-off: Per person pricing; minimum two guests. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #4 of 28 in Le Marais Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Come take an insiders stroll through the lovely Marais, one of the oldest and historical areas of Paris. Marais expert Richard Nahem (he has lived in the area since 2005) will share with you breathtaking, historic buildings and private mansions dating back to the 1600s, beautiful manicured parks and gardens and some of the finest galleries and small, jewel-like museums. Discover the city’s chicest home and clothing boutiques and food lovers can feast at some of the top food shops, patisseries, and chocolate shops. The tour also includes a visit to the Jewish Quarter exploring synagogues, the Shoah Memorial, and the tasty Jewish food shops. Enjoy this unforgettable tour of a truly magical part of Paris. Tour includes a stop at an award winning bakery for a pastry and a coffee. (Not included in price). ## Before you book - Meeting point: BNP Paribas bank - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €133 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 302 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eye Prefer Paris Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 10:30, 14:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.95 from 302 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 297 of 302. - 5 stars: 294 (97%) - 4 stars: 3 (1%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the personal local insight and relaxed pace; some wanted more depth on the neighbourhood's history. **Praised:** - Friendly, conversational guiding that feels like exploring with a local friend - Stories about local history and architecture reveal details visitors might miss - Flexible routes and a relaxed pace shaped around personal interests - Courtyards, side streets and independent shops visitors would not find alone - Useful food and shopping recommendations for the rest of the stay **Complaints:** - Some wanted deeper historical discussion, while others liked the mix of history, food and shops Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-07-12 to 2026-08-04); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Free Admission ## Itinerary 1. **Meeting point is famous neighborhood bakery** (5m) 2. **Place des Vosges** (15m) - The first public square of Paris was built in 1605 is the most beautiful garden in Paris. 3. **La Rue des Rosiers** (10m) - Street famous for the falafel and Jewish delis, including the legendary L'as di Falafel ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 14:30 - 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 BNP Paribas bank Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJYbkg8f1x5kcRLoK9x5LMY64 Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €266 | €133 | | 4 | €324 | €81 | | 6 | €426 | €71 | 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 Le Marais Tours start at €33 per person. ## Compared with other Le Marais Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 28** | €133 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (302) | private | | [Marais District and Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour 12ppl Max](/france/paris/tours/marais-district-and-jewish-quarter-guided-walking-tour-12ppl-max/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 30m | 4.95 (449) | shared | | [Paris Le Marais Food and Wine Tour with Eating Europe](/france/paris/tours/paris-le-marais-food-and-wine-tour-with-eating-europe/?format=md) | €135 | 3h | 4.94 (591) | shared | | [Paris: Le Marais Private Guided Food Tour with 10 French Tastings](/france/paris/tours/paris-le-marais-private-guided-food-tour-with-10-french-tastings/?format=md) | €234 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (129) | private | Ranked #4 of 28 in Le Marais Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €33 to €234, median €98; typical length 2h 45m. 10 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/le-marais-tours/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/marais-tour-with-a-local/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md