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Marais semi private walking tour

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About this activity

This is a unique opportunity to learn about one of most important, layered, historically diverse and, in the last couple of decades, chic areas of Paris. We go through different stages of development of Marais, not leaving anything behind. On this visit, you will learn about the Jewish community and the Knights Templar; about the time when Marais was a fashionable neighborhood for opulent, yet restrained and elegant aristocratic abodes; when it fell from grace and was a working class, often dangerous place to be; how it was embellished, gentrified and how ultimately rose back to prominence. Not to leave anything out, you will also learn why it is one of most popular parts of the city for the Parisians too, not just for the tourists.

Highlights

    What's included

    • A live professional art historian guide

    Not included

    • Snacks

    Itinerary

    1. Les Halles

      A description of the quarter formerly known as "the belly of Paris"

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. The oldest fountain in the city of Paris

      10 minutesAdmission free

    3. Centre Pompidou

      The museum of contemporary art and a decisive addition that profoundly changed this part of the city. This tour does not include a visit to the museum, as that is a separate visit altogether. We only discuss the museum from the outside.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. 4th Arrondissement

      The second most important institution and the second most important historic site of the city of Paris. Note : like with the Pompidou center, we do not actually enter the City Hall, as this is only possible one day a year and would be a separate visit altogether.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. The center of the Jewish community of Paris

      10 minutesAdmission free

    6. Bois de Boulogne

      The oldest paved street in the city of Paris with a peek inside a uniquely beautiful 16th century aristocratic city villa.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. A visit to a beautiful 17th century aristocratic city villa and its garden

      15 minutesAdmission free

    8. Place des Vosges

      According to the French, and many others, the most beautiful square in the world.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    9. 11th Arrondissement

      One of the most important historic sites in Paris, France and indeed the world.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    The guide will be waiting on the surface of the subway station, in front of Café Etienne.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book
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    Paris in person
    Product code
    11571P25

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