Hidden Paris: Discover Medieval Marais on a Walking Tour
168 Reviews
Paris, France
Walking Tours hosted by Intrepid Urban Adventures - France
2 hours (approx.)
Up to 12 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Taste sweet local pastry
- Spot the hidden squares, street art, and marvellous churches of Marais
- Join Local English-speaking guide
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Discover best-preserved medieval area in Paris
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and Drink
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atCentre Pompidou
Join a local guide to discover the enigmatic charms of France’s capital on this enlightening Paris city tour. You’ll start your Paris tour in front of the Centre Pompidou, Europe's largest modern art museum, nestled in an impressive contemporary building.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLe Marais
Located in the heart of Paris and best-preserved medieval area in the Marais, le Marais is one of the most visited ones in Paris.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atStravinsky Fountain
The Stravinsky Fountain is without any doubt the most one of the most photographed fountains. Do not miss to learn more about it and take some photos as well.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atHotel de Ville
The townhall of Paris (Hôtel de Ville) is a quite remarkable building but also historically rich. This is on the esplanade in front of it that medieval executions were carried out and that the first beheading with the guillotine took place.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atChurch of Saint-Gervais
Pass by the Saint Gervais church just behind the square, getting a glimpse of the beautiful inside interiors. Then it’s time to fuel up with a sweet treat. You’ll be treated to something a little different – a delicious meringue known as a ‘merveilleux.’
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLa Rue des Rosiers
Just a street away is Rue des Rosiers, the heart of the Jewish community. It’s a vibrant pedestrian street full of falafel stands and delicious Jewish-influenced delis.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPlace des Vosges
From there we’ll move on to Paris’ oldest and certainly most beautiful square, la Place des Vosges, home of France’s national writer, Victor Hugo.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atPlace de la Bastille
From there, it’s only a short walk to our final destination, La Place de la Bastille, the. This is former prison that was captured on July 14, 1789, triggering the French Revolution. The area nearby is full of bars and restaurants, leaving you with plenty of options for carrying on with your evening in the City of Lights!
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- 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
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians.
- Please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.2 mile) of walking.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Informative walk through the Marais!
Judy-Cucin, Dec 2024
Cecilia was a lovely, personable guide. It turned out she was our PRIVATE guide, there was no "group". She walked us all around the Marais district, explaining lots of places of interest. Unfortunately, it was raining, sometimes POURING during our walk! Even with water-resistant jackets and umbrellas, we got pretty soaked! Definitely worthwhile!
Excellent tour of Marais history
Nami_S, Dec 2024
Paloma was an excellent guide. She knew the architecture and city so well and was enthusiastic throughout the trip. Highly recommended!
Highly recommended
Jay_M, Dec 2024
I was strangely the only one who signed up for this tour, so I'm lucky that it wasn't canceled! Since I speak a little bit of French, I asked my guide, who is originally from Colombia but who has lived in Paris for several years, if she would mind giving the tour in French. She gladly did so, and therein followed 2 hours of the most wonderfully informative tour. Thank you so much for the great experience!
Leisure tourism in its finest moment.
colonelmann, Dec 2024
Our guide was a top notch historian with worlds of experience and education. Now when I wander around Les Marais I see everything differently. She opened my eyes and mind.
I learned more in 2 hours than I might have learned in a French history semester.
The comparison of medieval and modern with everything in between was fantastic. We saw places through passages and doorways my fellow tourists will just walk by, never knowing the secret history that lies behind.
A simple 2 hour walking tour made me appreciate Paris even more. These types of tours are so important for the leisure tourist like myself.
Too much to see in too little time
Wyatt_K, Dec 2024
Daniel was great! He knew so much about the history of the region. The tour felt really rushed. There was too little time in each place. In retrospect, we should have just gone to one of those three places.
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