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Discover Hidden Paris: Montmartre or Le Marais or Latin Quarter

5.0 (8 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Discover Hidden Paris: Montmartre or Le Marais or Latin Quarter

About this activity

Discover Paris beyond the guidebooks on a private 2-hour walking tour through one of the city’s most enchanting neighborhoods Montmartre, Le Marais, or the Latin Quarter. Each district has its own soul: cobbled streets, hidden courtyards, secret gardens, and stories that shaped Paris.

With your personal local guide, you’ll stroll at your own pace, slipping into quiet corners most visitors never find. Along the way, you’ll uncover the haunts of painters, poets, and revolutionaries, as well as the everyday Parisians who gave each quarter its unique spirit.

Midway, we’ll pause at a charming café to relax like a true Parisian. Enjoy a glass of wine, coffee, or tea with a croissant before continuing your discovery.

This isn’t just a walk, it’s an invitation to step into the stories, flavors, and hidden beauty of Paris, with the city unfolding just for you.

After booking, our team will reach out to help you choose your neighborhood, tailoring the experience to your interests.

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At a glance

Duration
2–3 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Operated by
Paris By Locals

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–9 years) · Youth (10–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide
  • Included: 1 Croissant or Pain au chocolat
  • Included: Evian water
  • Included: 1 drink (coffee, tea, or wine) at a local café
  • Included: Personalized recommendations for the rest of your stay
  • Included: Private 3-hour walking tour
  • Included: Choice of neighborhood: Montmartre, Le Marais, or the Latin Quarter

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Umbrellas

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    one hour

    Option 1: Montmartre

    Start with a fun ride up the Montmartre funicular, taking in stunning views over Paris. At the top, explore the Sacré-Cœur, then wander through the artsy streets around Place du Tertre, pass the Maison Rose, the Dalida statue, and her former home.

    We’ll stop at the historic Bateau-Lavoir, birthplace of Cubism, then relax in a classic Montmartre café with a macaron and a glass of wine or soft drink.

    The tour ends outside the Moulin Rouge, where you’ll hear lively stories of cabaret, cancan dancers, and the wild Belle Époque nights.

  2. Le Marais

    one hour Admission included

    We begin near Filles du Calvaire, stepping into the heart of Le Marais, one of Paris’s oldest neighborhoods. Discover the flavors of the Marché des Enfants Rouges, then stroll through elegant courtyards at the Archives Nationales and secret gardens.

    We’ll explore the Jewish Quarter, stop for tea or coffee in a charming 19th-century salon de thé, and visit the medieval Hôtel de Sens.

    As we wander through Saint-Paul Village, see the beautiful Saint-Paul Saint-Louis church, and end in the elegant Place des Vosges, once home to Victor Hugo.

  3. Latin Quarter

    one hour Admission included

    Option 3: Latin Quarter-Saint Germain

    We’ll start in a hidden corner of Paris at the Grande Mosquée, the first in the city, with peaceful Moroccan-style gardens. Then stroll through the Jardin des Plantes, explore the Roman Arènes de Lutèce, and pass by a charming square featured in Emily in Paris.

    We’ll see the Panthéon, then prepare a small picnic together to enjoy in the lovely Luxembourg Gardens.

    After a visit to Saint-Sulpice and a stroll through Saint-Germain, we’ll end at the Pont des Arts, the famous lovers’ bridge, with a stunning view of the Louvre and the Seine.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Censier-Dubenton metro station exit

  • Anver métro exit

  • Filles du Calvaire exit facing the Rolling shop

End point

  • 10 mins walking to Louvre

  • By Moulin Rouge

    15mins metro to Champs Elysées

    7mins metro to Gard du nord

  • 12min walking from Notre Dame

    3min walking to St Paul metro station

    9min walking to Hotel de ville

    5min to Louve with metro

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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