--- title: Paris Le Marais Private Walking Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-le-marais-private-walking-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 125 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 235 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: "Standard Tour: 1h 30m" rank_in_category: 16 of 54 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-le-marais-private-walking-tour/ --- # Paris Le Marais Private Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore Le Marais through its medieval alleys, shops and old Jewish quarter on a private tour for your party. A local guide leads the walk; the narrated Seine cruise is an optional upgrade and lunch is excluded. 4.94 from 235 reviews at €125 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #16 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Want to feel like a local? You have to go where they go. Welcome to Le Marais. This stylish neighborhood is filled with trendy shops, medieval alleys, and unusual attractions many travelers miss. But it’s where Parisians come to play. You’ll understand why with this immersive walking tour of Le Marais. You might even feel a little Parisian yourself at the end. Led by your local guide, you’ll explore the Marais’ rich history and modern appeal, from the old Jewish quarter to the vibrant LGBT community. See the Pompidou Center, the so-called “inside-out building” and visit the Place des Vosges where Victor Hugo once lived Our tour ends at the Saint Paul metro station. Your guide can share tips on where to spend the rest of your afternoon if you want to stay longer. Once you’re here, it’s hard to say goodbye to Le Marais. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet in front of building 2 Rue… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00, 14:00, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €125 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.94/5 from 235 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: ExperienceFirst - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.94 from 235 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 232 of 235. - 5 stars: 226 (96%) - 4 stars: 6 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the local history and attentive guides; rain can interrupt the walk with stops for shelter. **Praised:** - Engaging explanations of local history, architecture and cultural landmarks - Warm, patient guides answer questions and respond to visitors' interests - Places and details visitors say they would have missed exploring alone - Useful recommendations for restaurants, pastry shops and places to shop **Complaints:** - Rain sometimes interrupted the walk with stops for shelter Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-11-13 to 2026-05-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date - Experienced, local private guide ## Not included - Lunch - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Centre Pompidou** (5m) - Marvel at the "inside-out" architecture of this controversial building which houses the world's largest modern art museum. Your guide will share a brief overview of what the building means to Parisians who have a love-hate relationship with this colorful landmark. You might... 2. **Cloister of Billettes** (5m) - Take a peek behind the door to journey back to a medieval time as your guide shares the brief history of one of the last remaining cloisters in Paris. 3. **Impasse des Arbaletriers** (10m) - Stroll down this medieval 15th centruy dead-end road named for a crossbow shooting range and hear about it's history that dates back to buildings from the 13th century. Your guide will also explain why this charming street is shiny and new on one side and gritty on the other... 4. **La Rue des Rosiers** (15m) - Wander down this classic photo-worthy street in the Jewish quarter of the Marais and learn about a culture that has withstood the gentrification of recent times. Your guide can help point out some of the remaining authentic deli's and shops and give you time to pop in and... 5. **Bibliotheque historique de la ville de Paris** (10m) - Visit this historic library housed in one of the oldest mansions in the Marais, the Hôtel de Lamoignon. Take a peek inside and make your plans to return and explore the over 1 million books, documents and maps with details of Paris from the 16th century to present day Paris. 6. **Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris** (5m) - Discover the Musee Carnavalet, the city’s top history museum and one of the city's rare examples of Renaissance architecture. Soak up the regal atmosphere as you stroll along the picturesque gardens 7. **Fontaines de la Place des Vosges** (10m) - Stroll through the Place des Vosges, a 17th-century square once home to Victor Hugo. You and your guide and fellow travelers may like to sit for a moment amidst the welcoming grounds as your guide regales you with stories about this epicenter of the Marais 8. **Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully** (10m) - Meander through this scenic courtyard of a private mansion, built in the early 17th century when the Marais was especally notable for it's royal and upper class residents and visitors and which today is responsible for the management of historic buildings and monuments 9. **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... 10. **Eiffel Tower** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade 11. **Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade** (pass by, no stop) 12. **Petit Palais** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade 13. **Musee d'Orsay** (pass by, no stop) - Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 14:00, 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 in front of building 2 Rue Brisemiche, located next to the Pompidou Center across from the large Dalí mural. (The mural shows the face of a man holding his finger to his mouth). Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.” Google Maps: 2 Rue Brisemiche 75004 Paris. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJh6H2Nxxu5kcRx7kXC0dyYu0 Ends: Tour ends in front of the Saint Paul metro station about a mile and a half from the starting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - 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. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €250 | €125 | | 4 | €320 | €80 | | 6 | €360 | €60 | 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 · #16 of 54** | €125 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (235) | 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 #16 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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