Paris Secret Covered Passages & BNF Oval Room Walking Tour

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Meet your guide at Place des Victoires, next to the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei

2. 2

   2nd Arrondissement

   Explore one of Paris’s most beautiful historic covered passages, Galerie Vivienne. Walk beneath its elegant glass roof and admire its original mosaic floors, ornate architecture, and charming boutiques. Your guide will share stories about 19th-century Parisian life and the famous figures who have been connected to this iconic passage. There will also be time to take photos beneath the central glass rotunda.

   20 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

3. 3

   Step inside one of Paris’s most spectacular libraries, the historic BnF Richelieu. Discover the elegant Cour d’Honneur before entering the magnificent Oval Room, a breathtaking reading room topped by a soaring glass roof. Take a moment to admire the architecture and atmosphere of this historic library while your guide explains its fascinating history and role in Parisian cultural life.

   Please note: the Oval Room is an active reading space, so visitors are asked to remain quiet and keep phones on silent. Photography is permitted without flash.

   40 Minuten•Eintritt frei

4. 4

   2nd Arrondissement

   Discover Passage des Panoramas, one of Paris’s oldest covered passages. Wander through its atmospheric galleries lined with historic storefronts, specialty shops, cafés, and unique collections. Your guide will reveal how these passages transformed Parisian shopping and entertainment and share fascinating stories about their early innovations, including the introduction of gas lighting.

   25 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

5. 5

   Continue your journey through Paris’s covered passages at Passage Jouffroy. Admire its elegant glass-and-iron architecture and explore its charming antique shops, bookstores, and unusual boutiques. Your guide will introduce you to the history and innovations that made this 19th-century passage a unique part of Parisian life.

   20 Minuten•Eintritt frei

6. 6

   Bois de Boulogne

   Leave the covered passages behind and explore the quieter historic streets of the neighborhood. Follow your guide through hidden corners, historic courtyards, and streets connected to the writers, artists, and characters of 19th-century Paris. Finish at the beautiful Square Louvois and admire its elegant fountain while learning about the fascinating history hidden beneath this peaceful Parisian square.

   50 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

7. 7

   End your experience at Square Louvois, where your guide will recap the highlights of the tour and share recommendations for places to eat, drink, or continue exploring the neighborhood independently.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

Treffpunkt

Palais Royal – Statue of Louis XIV, Place du Palais Royal, 75001 Paris. The nearest metro station is Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre (lines 1 & 7).

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Stornierung und Erstattung

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

• Storniert und voll erstattet, wenn zu wenige buchen