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Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based)

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About this activity

Paris has 2,000 years of history and most visitors never see it. It's not in the museums, it's hidden in the streets. Whether it's your first or fifth time in Paris, this tour is the perfect introduction to the city. This is a tips-based tour. Secure your spot and decide what it was worth at the end! ❤️ We’re a small team of passionate Parisians who came together to show you these corners! This is a walking tour, not a standing lecture! The tour is carefully paced to keep you engaged from start to finish. ✅ We'll take you where others don't go: - Cannonball and bullet marks from revolutions still visible on the walls - The people who shaped Paris: WWII resistance fighters, revolutionaries, kings and emperors - Hidden gardens, and medieval houses - Street art is everywhere in Le Marais! ✅ We'll share our favourite spots: Restaurants / Bars / Hidden corners * Jokes included at no extra charge

Highlights

    What's included

    • Umbrellas
    • A few jokes
    • A list of recommendations in Paris
    • New friends from all over the world

    Not included

      Itinerary

      1. Paris’ City Hall

        Paris’ City Hall stands as a witness to revolutions, fires, and rebirth.

        10 minutesAdmission free

      2. Bois de Boulogne

        A peaceful place of memory, dedicated to the resilience of Paris after the 2015 attacks. Here, we talk about modern Paris. Its spirit, its cafés, and the way life always returns to the streets.

        10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      3. Bois de Boulogne

        Hidden between modern façades, these curved medieval houses remind us that Paris was once a small village.

        5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      4. 4th Arrondissement

        A powerful stop that connects medieval Paris to the stories of the 20th century and today’s living neighbourhood.

        10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      5. One of the most impressive medieval buildings in Paris, still marked by a real cannonball stuck in its wall

        10 minutesAdmission free

      6. Bois de Boulogne

        A true slice of local life. We’ll see Parisians playing pétanque and if they are not here, we'll play ourselves!

        10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      7. A small village within the city, where quiet streets, historic churches, and local cafés show a softer, more intimate side of Paris.

        5 minutesAdmission free

      8. Bois de Boulogne

        Fragments of the medieval wall built by King Philippe Auguste reveal how Paris grew from a fortified town into a global capital.

        10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      9. Step into a hidden Renaissance courtyard.. a secret passage that feels frozen in time. My mother’s favorite shortcut

        10 minutesAdmission free

      10. Place des Vosges

        Our grand finale: the oldest planned royal square in Paris, created under the reign of Henry IV.

        5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      11. Bois de Boulogne

        We finish the tour in front of Victor Hugo’s house, after beginning it at Notre-Dame — the setting of his most famous novel.

        10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

      Meeting point

      Look for the white umbrella! - Face the main entrance of the City Hall in the large open square. The guide will be waiting on the left side of the main façade. - By metro: Hôtel de Ville station, just outside of exit 5.

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      Pickup

      • Everyone meets at the start point

      Drop-off

      • We finish the tour in front of Victor Hugo’s house! You’ll end the tour in the heart of several lively Parisian neighborhoods, with plenty of great restaurant options for every budget and taste.

      Know before you go

      • 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
      • 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.

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      Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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      Quentin Dubourg
      Product code
      5511082P1

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