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Paris Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide, Hidden Gems & Highlights

4.8 · 324 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by City Unscripted Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–6h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, French
Start & pickup
10 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 · Hotel pickup from 180 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Shape a private tour for your party around your interests, with a walking route that can include Montmartre or Le Marais.

A planning form and direct itinerary discussion are included; transport, food and attraction tickets are extra. 4.78 from 324 reviews at €67 per person for 2h–6h.

In our comparison: #153 of 168 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

5 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, French.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Paris Walking Tour - 2 hoursThe page priceDuration: 2 hours Pickup included€67 for 2+ people
Paris Walking Tour - 3 hoursDuration: 3 hours Pickup included€104 for 2+ people
Paris Walking Tour - 4 hoursDuration: 4 hours Pickup included€141 for 2+ people
Paris Walking Tour - 5 hoursDuration: 5 hours Pickup included€177 for 2+ people
Paris Walking Tour - 6 hoursDuration: 6 hours Pickup included€214 for 2+ people

Children from €18 (ages 0 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
  • Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel drop off

Reviews

4.8
324 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 305 of 324

Star breakdown of all 324 ratings

5 stars
294 · 91%
4 stars
11 · 3%
3 stars
5 · 2%
2 stars
5 · 2%
1 star
9 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise local knowledge and flexible routes; some find the itinerary less tailored than expected.

Praised

  • Advance contact to discuss interests and plan a personal route
  • Knowledgeable guides who explain neighbourhood history clearly
  • Quieter streets, gardens and shops that travellers would have missed alone
  • Flexible pacing and breaks that accommodate children and older travellers
  • Practical help with the Metro, restaurant choices and exploring independently

Complaints

  • Some praise the tailoring, while others want more itinerary choice or attention to requested sights
  • Some praise the historical detail, while others want deeper or more engaging commentary
  • A few report guide availability problems that prevented their booked tour from going ahead

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 November 2024 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10 start times between 08:00 and 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 180 pickup points (180 pickup points listed by the operator, 180 of them hotels)
Operator
City Unscripted; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Children from €18 ages 0 to 12

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #153 of 168 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €52 to €955, median €183; typical length 2h. 168 of 168 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 168 Private Tours

From €67 per adult · Paris Walking Tour - 2 hours