Paris Uncovered: Unique Guided Walking Tours with a Twist
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Paris, France
90 to 720 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Discover Paris in a whole new way with our eclectic and entertaining guided walking tours, each offering a unique perspective on the city’s rich culture and history. Whether you’re drawn to the historic charm of the Latin Quarter, the bohemian spirit of Montmartre, or the elegant streets of Le Marais, there’s a tour to match your curiosity. Art lovers can dive into the city’s vibrant urban scene with two street art tours led by a local artist. If you’re a fan of Emily, step into her world and see Paris through her eyes, or let a real Cancan dancer guide you through Montmartre’s hidden alleys. With each tour offering an engaging, immersive experience, the hardest part is choosing where to begin!
What's Included
- Explore Paris with a twist—like street art with an artist or Montmartre with a cancan dancer!
- Dive into Paris your way—each tour packed with stories, charm, and unforgettable sights.
- Pick your favorite Paris neighborhood and explore it like a local.
- Enjoy insider tips from expert guides on food, fashion, art, and everything in between.
- Enjoy a guided 1.5 hour walking tour with a local expert and small group (choose one option)
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Please note you are choosing one tour from the selection
Meeting Location
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Montmartre
Every year many visitors flock to Montmartre, but most miss out on the authentic hidden side of this special place. Away from the crowds, you can still find the Montmartre of Picasso, Toulouse Lautrec and Van Gogh, where artists lived, drank and painted, exchanging their paintings for food and art supplies. Hear their fascinating stories and those of the raucous cabarets and music halls where the French Cancan was invented.Today Montmartre remains a delightful and typical quarter of Paris, proud of its history and inhabited by Monmartrois who remain passionate about their unique neighborhood. Explore tiny alleyways, evocative cobbled streets and quiet squares, discover a beautiful working vineyard and lively café terraces. See the artist's square, where modern day artists still gather each day to paint and sell their works, and admire the spectacular views over the city from the foot of the Sacré Coeur.Discover the real Montmartre, one of the best-kept secrets in the city.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Le Marais
Not only do the Parisians adore the Marais, most visitors also fall in love with this very special part of the city. Combining centuries of history, splendid architecture, high fashion, world-class museums and art galleries, and an amazing restaurant scene, the Marais is not to be missed!Spared the massive renovations of 19th century Paris, the Marais retains the old-world charm of narrow streets, quiet courtyards and splendid medieval and Renaissance mansions. Discover cutting edge boutiques and hip cafés. Visit the traditional Jewish quarter, where you can taste the best falafel in the city, and don’t forget to check out some of the newest and best pastry shops in the city! Hear stories of jousts, love affairs, treason and revolution, as you stroll through some of the most delightful streets in the city.Dynamic and modern, yet steeped in history and overflowing with charm, the Marais is the perfect place to soak up the atmosphere of contemporary and historical Paris.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Latin Quarter
Traditional haunt of writers and scholars, the vibrant and eclectic Latin Quarter is bohemian Paris at its best. Walk in the footsteps of the iconic writers and poets of the Lost Generation writers who lived and wrote in Paris, immortalizing their lives here in print. Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, Ezra Pound and Gertrude Stein found their inspiration here, making Paris of the 1920’s the artistic center of the world.Today you’ll discover cobbled streets, quirky bookshops and lively cafés. We’ll take you to the very heart of this delightful neighborhood, past glorious outdoor food markets, tree-lined streets and pretty squares roamed by cats and stylish students. See the Sorbonne University, founded in 1237, and the mighty Pantheon, guarding the remains of France’s most venerable men and women. Witness the ongoing restoration of the iconic Cathedral of Notre Dame as she turns the next page of her long history.
The authentic Latin Quarter is packed with history and full of surprises.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Montmartre Village
Explore Montmartre’s charming streets with a cancan dancer as your guide, uncovering the dance’s history, meaning, and legendary performers. Experience the spirit of freedom, femininity, and joy that still echoes through this vibrant neighborhood.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palais-Royal
A former French royal palace located on Rue Saint-Honoré in the 1st arrondissement of Paris.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Butte-aux-Cailles
Join a local street artist for a guided tour of the vibrant Butte Aux Cailles, where you'll explore its colorful walls and hidden graffiti. Discover the stories behind the artwork and learn about Paris’s urban art scene.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Place du Tertre
Embark on a guided street art tour of Montmartre with a local artist, where you’ll explore its vibrant murals and graffiti alongside tales of the famous artists who once called the area home. Discover the blend of history and urban creativity that makes this neighborhood truly unique.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- At the time of booking you will choose the neighborhood tour that you wish to take. Please note all sites are not included in each tour, they will vary depending on the tour you choose and are detailed in the separate descriptions for each neighborhood.
- VERY IMPORTANT! Please check your meeting point carefully depending on the tour you have chosen, each tour has a different meeting point
- You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris Uncovered: Unique Guided Walking Tours with a Twist?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-46334P62
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Paris Uncovered: Unique Guided Walking Tours with a Twist?
A:Apr 2025
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Explore Paris with a twist—like street art with an artist or Montmartre with a cancan dancer!.
- Dive into Paris your way—each tour packed with stories, charm, and unforgettable sights.
- Pick your favorite Paris neighborhood and explore it like a local.
- Enjoy insider tips from expert guides on food, fashion, art, and everything in between.
- Enjoy a guided 1.5 hour walking tour with a local expert and small group (choose one option).
The following is NOT included:
- Hotel pick up/drop off.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Please note you are choosing one tour from the selection.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
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?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Paris Uncovered: Unique Guided Walking Tours with a Twist is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Paris Uncovered: Unique Guided Walking Tours with a Twist 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Explore Paris with a twist—like street art with an artist or Montmartre with a cancan dancer!
- Dive into Paris your way—each tour packed with stories, charm, and unforgettable sights.
- Pick your favorite Paris neighborhood and explore it like a local.
- Enjoy insider tips from expert guides on food, fashion, art, and everything in between.
- Enjoy a guided 1.5 hour walking tour with a local expert and small group (choose one option)
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Please note you are choosing one tour from the selection
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- At the time of booking you will choose the neighborhood tour that you wish to take. Please note all sites are not included in each tour, they will vary depending on the tour you choose and are detailed in the separate descriptions for each neighborhood.
- VERY IMPORTANT! Please check your meeting point carefully depending on the tour you have chosen, each tour has a different meeting point
- You can cancel your tour up to 24 hours prior to departure and receive a full refund. Please note that refunds are not possible for missed tours.
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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