--- title: Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour plus Seine Cruise Option lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-covered-passages-walking-tour-plus-seine-cruise-option/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 37 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 135 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 22 (Seine River Cruises) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-covered-passages-walking-tour-plus-seine-cruise-option/ --- # Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour plus Seine Cruise Option **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Paris's covered shopping passages, starting at Galerie Vivienne and continuing to Passage Choiseul beneath its glass roof. A local guide and Paris shuttle are included; the narrated Seine cruise requires an optional upgrade, and lunch is excluded. 4.9 from 135 reviews at €37 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #10 of 22 in Seine River Cruises, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Unearth the hidden treasures of Paris with ExperienceFirst as we guide you through the city's secret gems – the covered passages. Our journey kicks off at the Galerie Vivienne, a neoclassical-style covered passage that has graced the city since 1823. From there, we'll venture to the Passage Choiseul, where over 600 feet of sunlit shops are nestled under a magnificent glass roof. Don't forget to glance down and admire the ornate tiled floor. Our tour continues at the Passage des Panoramas, the very first covered walkway in Paris, constructed over two centuries ago. Next on our journey is the Passage Jouffroy, a narrower passage adorned with glass and iron accents which even houses a quaint wax museum. Our final destination is the Passage Verdeau, where antique dealers and vintage curiosities line the pathway. At each stop, your guide will unveil details you might otherwise overlook and recount the fascinating story of how these hidden passages became integral to Parisian fashion. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet us in front of the big… - 16 start times: between 09:00 and 17:30 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €31: ages 4 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €37 per person for the Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour option; other options up to €57 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.9/5 from 135 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ExperienceFirst - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 16 start times between 09:00 and 17:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.9 from 135 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 133 of 135. - 5 stars: 126 (93%) - 4 stars: 7 (5%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the historical explanations and local recommendations; some want more time to explore the passages in depth. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of the passages' history and architectural details - Passages and shops that travellers say they would have missed on their own - Useful recommendations for restaurants, cafes and shops to revisit - A leisurely walking pace that gives time to look around **Complaints:** - Some liked the pace, while others wanted more time for a closer look Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-06-24 to 2026-09-12); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour | €37 / person | English | - | | Private Covered Passages Tour | €37 / person | English | Private Tour for up to 8 | | Walking Tour & Cruise Upgrade | €57 / person | English | Seine Cruise Upgrade: Add on a Seine river cruise, good for one year from your tour date. | | Private Tour with Cruise | €57 / person | English | Private tour plus Cruise | ## What's included - Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour. - Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date - Experienced, local guide ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Galerie Vivienne** (18m) - Discover the neoclassical Galerie Vivenne, a national monument filled with luxury boutiques. 2. **Passage Choiseul** (18m) - Be dazzled by over 600 feet of sunlit shops below the glass roof of the Passage Choiseul. 3. **Passage des Panoramas** (18m) - Tour Passage des Panoramas, dating to 1799 and beloved for its elaborate architecture and excellent dining. 4. **Passage Jouffroy** (18m) - Capture stunning photos of the simple glass and iron framework of Passage Jouffroy. 5. **Passage Verdeau** (18m) - Finish your journey in Grands Boulevard at the picturesque Passage Verdeau. 6. **The Seine** (pass by, no stop) - Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a... 7. **Eiffel Tower** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade 8. **Petit Palais** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade 9. **Musee d'Orsay** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade 10. **Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade** (pass by, no stop) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16 start times between 09:00 and 17:30 - 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 Please meet us in front of the big church at the following address: Place des Petits-Pères, 75002 Paris. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with “ExperienceFirst” written on it. For easier navigation, you can paste this address into Google Maps: Pl. des Petits-Pères, 75002 Paris. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EipQbC4gZGVzIFBldGl0cyBQw6hyZXMsIDc1MDAyIFBhcmlzLCBGcmFuY2UiLiosChQKEgmTTJK0PG7mRxFXxE6GpP0zcxIUChIJD7fiBh9u5kcRYJSMaMOCCwQ Ends: This tour ends at Passage Verdeau, 6 Rue de la Grange-Batelière. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour. ## Compared with other Seine River Cruises | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 22** | €37 | 1h 30m | 4.9 (135) | shared | | [Top Private Cruises in Paris with French Champagne and surprises](/france/paris/tours/top-private-cruises-in-paris-with-french-champagne-and-surprises/?format=md) | €399 per group | 1h 30m | 4.98 (1822) | private | | [2-6 pax Private River Boat Tour in Paris with Rosé and Macarons](/france/paris/tours/2-6-pax-private-river-boat-tour-in-paris-with-ros-and-macarons/?format=md) | €490 per group | 1h 30m | 4.95 (252) | private | | [Paris Private and Customized Tour with Driver-Guide for Layovers](/france/paris/tours/paris-private-and-customized-tour-with-driver-guide-for-layovers/?format=md) | €360 per group | 4h | 4.93 (208) | private | Ranked #10 of 22 in Seine River Cruises by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €37 to €550, median €100; typical length 1h 43m. 13 of 22 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/seine-river-cruises/?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/paris-covered-passages-walking-tour-plus-seine-cruise-option/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md