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Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based)

5.0 · 279 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Quentin Dubourg Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 45m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
10:30, 14:00, 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Paris through street-level stories on a walking route focused on corners beyond the museums.

Umbrellas and a list of local recommendations are included; this is tips-based, so the booking price is separate from the tip you choose at the end. 4.98 from 279 reviews at €4 per person for 1h 45m.

In our comparison: #5 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €4 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Umbrellas
  • A few jokes
  • A list of recommendations in Paris
  • New friends from all over the world

    Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    279 ratings
    Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

    100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 279 of 279

    Star breakdown of all 279 ratings

    5 stars
    274 · 98%
    4 stars
    5 · 2%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    0 · 0%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the humour and lesser known Paris sights; some mention feeling cold after dressing too lightly.

    Praised

    • Humorous storytelling makes Paris history easy to follow
    • Lesser known streets and sights that visitors say they would miss alone
    • Guides keep children and teenagers engaged with relatable stories
    • Personal recommendations for places to eat and explore afterwards

    Complaints

    • Some mention being underdressed for cold weather on the walk

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 September 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Look for the white umbrella! - Face the main entrance of the City Hall in the large open square. The guide will be waiting on the left side of the main façade. - By metro: Hôtel de Ville station, just outside of exit 5. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    10:30, 14:00, 16:30 daily; scheduled through January 2028 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    We finish the tour in front of Victor Hugo’s house! You’ll end the tour in the heart of several lively Parisian neighborhoods, with plenty of great restaurant options for every budget and taste.
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Quentin Dubourg; 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

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Accessibility

    • Strollers OK
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    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

    Compared with other Walking Tours

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #5 of 54€41h 45m4.98 (279)shared
    Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)€3 per group2h 15m4.97 (2147)shared
    Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour€552h 30m4.98 (418)private
    Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour€350 per group3h5.0 (206)private

    Ranked #5 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 54 Walking Tours

    From €4 per adult