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title: Small Group Marais/Place des Vosges Walking Tour -10 people max
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type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 50
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 34
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 23 of 54 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Small Group Marais/Place des Vosges Walking Tour -10 people max

**Guidekin's take:** Courtyards, medieval architecture, Place des Vosges and the home of Victor Hugo give this Marais walk its focus. Guiding and bottled water are included in a small shared group of up to ten people; the walk is English only. 5 from 34 reviews at €50 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #23 of 54 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Join your Franco/American guide for a small group tour of this vibrant area of Paris. Wander through the historic Marais neighborhood, and discover hidden courtyards, medieval architecture, the beautiful Place des Vosges, and the home of Victor Hugo. The neighborhood will be brought to life with the unforgettable stories and insights that only a native guide can provide.

## Before you book

- Max 10 people: small group
- Starts 10:00: one departure a day
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €50: ages 2 to 5

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €50 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 34 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: SLL Paris Tours
- Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

5.0 from 34 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 34 of 34.

- 5 stars: 34 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the history, storytelling and personal attention; the positive feedback gives little insight into drawbacks.

**Praised:**
- Local history and architectural details that visitors say they would otherwise miss
- Engaging anecdotes and humour make the history interesting
- Friendly, attentive guidance with time for questions
- Personal recommendations for restaurants and other places to visit

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaints emerge from the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 33 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-02-28 to 2026-09-24); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Guided visit of the Marais in English

## Itinerary

1. **Le Marais** (10m) - Introduction of the neighborhood and explanation of what you will see on the tour.
2. **Walk to the private mansion/hôtel particulier Beauvais and hear its story** (5m)
3. **Maisons A l'Enseigne du Mouton et du Faucheur** (5m) - Walk to see Medieval houses.
4. **Maison Europeenne de la Photographie** (5m) - Walk to the private mansion/hôtel particulier Hénault de Cantobre which now houses the European House of Photography. Admire the outside and hear its story.
5. **Square Albert Schweitzer** (10m) - Walk to the Hotel d'Aumont and hear about the Monsard roofs.
6. **Hotel de Sens** (10m) - Walk to the private mansion/hôtel particulier de Sens and hear its story.
7. **Wall of Philip II Augustus** (5m) - Walk to the vestiges of the Wall of King Philip Augustus, the oldest city wall in Paris.
8. **Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully** (10m) - Walk to the private mansion Hôtel de Sully and hear its story.
9. **Place des Vosges** (20m) - Discover the beautiful Place des Vosges.
10. **Maison de Victor Hugo** (20m) - Visit the home of Victor Hugo who lived there from 1832 to 1848.
11. **Rue des Francs Bourgeois** (10m) - Walk down the historic rue des Francs-Bourgeois.
12. **La Rue des Rosiers** (10m) - Walk to this last vestige of the old Jewish quarter and discover La Boutique Jaune - a traditional Kosher deli/bakery.

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Thu
- Departures: 10:00
- 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.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #23 of 54** | €50 | 2h | 5.0 (34) | shared, max 10 |
| [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 #23 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.

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