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Paris' Best Kept Secrets With A Local Insider: Private & Personalized

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Overview

You’ll fall in love with the tree-lined walkways and wrought iron footbridges of Canal Saint-Martin as you spend a few hours with your host, perusing its banks and exploring the surrounding neighborhoods. Discover what a truly Parisian neighborhood looks like as you join the city’s bohemians, students, philosophers, fashionistas, flaneurs and of course, local residents, on the banks of this famous canal.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What's Included

  • 100% Private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a Local Host
  • Walking experience
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
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Meeting Location

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Place de la République
75010 Paris, France

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What To Expect

Marche couvert Saint Martin

Buy some French cheese and cold meats from the close-by Marché Saint-Martin and put together a makeshift picnic (with a bottle of wine) and enjoy it sitting on the banks of the canal, in true local style!IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canal Saint-Martin (Pass By)

Discover the history of these 19th-century waterways as you stroll over the wrought iron bridges and along the banks by taking a barge ride along the Canal Saint-Martin with your host, experiencing double locks and swinging bridges.IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
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Brasserie de l'Hôtel du Nord (Pass By)

Search for iconic filming locations along the canal - scout out places like Hôtel du Nord, Les Malheurs d’Alfred, and L’Atalante from the movie Amelie.IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
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Le Comptoir Général (Pass By)

Have an aperitif from quirky bar Le Comptoir General, which has a museum, great music, and even better cocktails!IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
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Gare du Nord (Pass By)

Afterwards, you could have a traditional French meal at Hotel du Nord, located along the water’s edge.IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris’ Best Kept Secrets With A Local Insider: Private & Personalized?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris’ Best Kept Secrets With A Local Insider: Private & Personalized?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • 100% Private and personalised experience.
  • 3 hours with a Local Host.
  • Walking experience.
  • Authentic local knowledge and insight.
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location).
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Tickets to any attractions.
  • Transportation costs.
  • Gratuities (optional).
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Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Paris' Best Kept Secrets With A Local Insider: Private & Personalized is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paris' Best Kept Secrets With A Local Insider: Private & Personalized will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • 100% Private and personalised experience
  • 3 hours with a Local Host
  • Walking experience
  • Authentic local knowledge and insight
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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