Discover the vibrant and trendy neighborhood of Le Marais. Award-winning tour - we guarantee you a small group and an authentic experience.Â
Summary Description
Highlights
- the must-sees: place des Vosges, the mansions, the fashion houses, Jewish Paris
- the hidden spots: secluded gardens, private mations, the house of Victor Hugo
- the good life: of Le Marais the foods, the designers, the people
- and the mad stories: the preacher's chamber-pot, the architect that wanted to raze Le Marais and more
Description
Explore the vibrant and trendy neighborhood of Le Marais on this award-winning free tour. Immerse yourself in a blend of history, culture, fashion, and lifestyle.Â
Your knowledgeable guide, a local of Le Marais, will lead you to iconic landmarks - place des Vosges, the Holocaust Memorial, or the house of Victor Hugo. But the real magic lies in discovering hidden gems of Le Marais - a secluded garden, art galleries, a LGBT landmark or food landmarks that define the neighborhood's unique character.Â
From local foods to trendy designers, this 90-minute tour is designed to give you a taste of the good life in Paris. You'll hear stories of our community, like the preacher's chamber-pot (yeahh!) or the celebrated architect who wanted to raze Le Marais (boo!).Â
Join a small group and enjoy an authentic experience with a born-and-raised local guide. And there's no set price - you pay what you want after the tour. "Mansions and Fashion," don't miss out !
Included / Excluded
- small groups, authentic tours (we send extra guides when there are many bookings)
- 90 minutes, in English
- your guide is a born-and-raised local, not some expat
- we do not go inside each building, so we can see more
- no set price. you pay what you want, after your tour
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 48 Rue de l'HĂ´tel de ville, Pont Marie, Paris
Start Location Notes: We meet outside metro Pont-Marie at street level (metro line 7), meet your guide in a pink vest, we walk RAIN OR SHINE
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- this is a free tour, you decide what you pay, at the end of your tour
- we walk rain or shine
- the booking fee you are charged now (€1.95) is not for the guide. do not forget to pay your guide
- we walk rain or shine
- your guide will wear a pink vest
- be punctual. if you are late, try to join us outside 1 rue du figuier street
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
Booking fee is US$ 1.95/adult, and free for kids 14 and under. This is the booking fee, it is not for the guide, remember to pay your guide what you want to pay
| adult (from age 16) | RETAIL PRICE |
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Points of interest
- Bibliothèque Forney, Rue du Figuier, Paris, France
- Place des Vosges, Place des Vosges, Paris, France
- Maison de Victor Hugo, Place des Vosges, Paris, France
- Musée Carnavalet, Rue de Sévigné, Paris, France
- Museum of the Art and History of Judaism, Rue du Temple, Paris, France
- Sully Hôtel Sté, Rue Saint-Antoine, Paris, France
- L'As du Fallafel, Rue des Rosiers, Paris, France
- Pletzl (plaque de rue en yiddish), Rue des Rosiers, Paris, France
FAQ
you say this is a free tour, how does that work?
with a free tour, you the guest decide what your guide makes, the price you pay is up to you
what happens if the weather is bad, or if you don't have enough reservations?
we walk every day, rain or shine. we turn up for every tour
there are 10 of us, why can't I book your tour?
in order to keep the tours small and intimate, we cap reservations at 5 people max.
if your party is more than 5 people, contact us, we'll give you a private tour (for a fair price, too)
