The leading english language walking tour company in Paris. Founded in 1994

These tours are available on request. When you contact us, let us know how many people are in your group, with ages of any children, so we can give you a price.
Walking Tours (Price starts at 190€ for two hours, 220€ for 2 and a half hours)

The Islands and the Marais
An ideal walk for those who want one tour to capture the essence of Paris on foot. We start on Ile de la Cité, to trace the early development of Paris, and then look at Notre Dame Cathedral, which is under restoration, and hear the story of the tragic fire. The tour includes the poignant memorial to the deported, the romantic Ile St Louis with its tree-lined quaysides, and then we explore the historic Marais district with its beautiful architecture and finish at the oldest square in Paris, the lovely Place des Vosges.
This tour can be 2 hours, but we recommend 2 and a half hours to spend a little more time in the Marais.

Our most popular walks
The Marais, Montmartre, The Latin Quarter, Hemingway's Paris, St Germain-des-Prés, The French Revolution.

MUSEUMS
The Louvre or the Musée d'Orsay. We recommend 2 hours for Orsay (200€) and 2 and a half hours for the Louvre: 230€. Entrance tickets are extra. (Prices can depend on the number of people. Groups cannot exceed 6 people) Louvre  entrance tickets must be booked through Paris Walks, Museum Passes are not valid on this tour

The Louvre
On this tour of highlights of the fabulous collection of the Louvre Museum you will see how the building evolved from a mighty castle to the main palace of the kings of France and then to become the splendid museum it is today with its modern glass pyramid as an entrance. Our guide will lead you through this vast and beautiful building to see world famous masterpieces of sculpture, painting, objets d'art, jewels, and some splendidly decorated rooms. The tour includes the Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace, the Sphinx, masterpieces of French and Italian painting and of course the Mona Lisa. You will also see some lesser known but beautiful works. We will get you timed tickets. (25€ per adult) The circuit can depend on room closures, and the choice of your guide.

The Musée d'Orsay
Our expert guides will help you enjoy and understand this particularly rich period of French art, with historical background and the human stories of the famous artists.You will see elegant portraits and nudes from the Second Empire, which can be compared to the works of the Realists and Impressionists who rejected this style to paint views of modern life. Understand why these beautiful Impressionist works were ridiculed in their day, and how artists such as Van Gogh and Gauguin paved the way for modern art. You will see masterpieces by Renoir, Monet and Manet, some sculptures and the fascinating model of the Opera House. We will get you timed tickets. (20€ per adult)

Curiosities and special interest tours
The Paris Opera House, The Sewers, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, The Flea Market, Street Art Tour. (These are separate tours)
Food Tours and the Chocolate Tour.
Jewish History in Paris. (We can also accommodate Sabbath observers on our regular Saturday tours)
Consult our monthly programme for other ideas.
We can make suggestions for tours for students or children.
The group price of a guide for a two hour tour is usually 200€ for a small group; three hours is 270€, but may depend on the number of people in the group.

SMALL GROUP PRIVATE TOURS

Introduction to Paris (Ideal for first time visitors - 3 hrs starting at your hotel)
This tour will show you some of the main sights of the city. A walk on Ile de la Cité, a view of Notre Dame cathedral, we see the flower market, the medieval kings’ palace which became the prison of the Revolution, the River Seine, Paris’ oldest bridge, the imposing City Hall, the new pyramid at the Louvre, the Tuileries gardens, the fateful place de la Concorde where the guillotine stood, and view the famous Avenue des Champs Elysées, the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower in the distance. This tour can be adapted to suit your family or group. This will give you an overview of the city centre. Your stay will be greatly enhanced with the insights, advice and recommendations of a local guide. The tour can usually be done entirely on foot, but we can show you how to use the metro if you wish. The guide can collect you from your hotel or you can meet at Notre Dame or somewhere central.
Group Price 300€ for 3hrs. (Transport not included) Prices can vary with the number of people

Introduction to Paris and Taste of Paris. The introduction tour with a visit to a neighbourhood and fresh produce market. 400€ for 4 hours. The food you will taste is extra to this (25€ per person)

Eurostar / Overview Day (for couples or small family groups)
This private tour is customised to your small family group and arrival time
Ideally suitable for people who are visiting Paris for the day from London
The guide meets you at the Gare du Nord station, and travels with you to central Paris by public transport. We then explore Ile de la Cité, Notre Dame, and the Left Bank. You can stop for a snack at the end, the guide can help you choose somewhere suitable which fits your budget, a picnic from a traditional bakery in a local garden, or a sit down meal at a café. Afterwards you are free to wander on your own, with the recommendations of your guide, and can make your way back to the station having learnt how to use public transport.
3 and a half hours costs 350€
4 and a half hours costs 450€ and you can include the Right bank, Louvre (exterior) Tuileries gardens, place de la Concorde and the spectacular views of the Champs Elysées, Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower
(transport not included but the guide can help you with this)

A guide for a full day costs 550€. Price may vary with the number of people or time requirements. Refreshments and transport not included. We recommend public transport which is both cheap and efficient, and provides an authentic experience. (The guide is your guest for meals and refreshments).

TOURS FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN
Montmartre, the Latin Quarter, and the French revolution make good themes for family visits. The Louvre and the Introduction tour can be made family friendly

Masterpieces at the Rodin Museum
Everyone knows The Thinker.Rodin's career was beset by controversy and disappointent but he produced iconic and ground breaking work. Learn about his life and enjoy his work at this exceptional museum where the sculptures are beautfully displayed in attractive gardens. Price 230€ plus entrance Tickets. ideal for groups of 2-4 people.

Carnavalet Museum - The history of Paris
This fascinating museum housed in a splendid mansion of the Marais quarter, enables you to trace the history of the capital from its first settlers around 3000 bc up to the 19th century including a special collection dedicated to the French Revolution. Highlights of this tour include prehistoric dug out canoes, a third century Gallo Roman Doctors Bag, a unique collection of over 200 ancient shop signs, Medieval and Renaissance treasures, ordinary every day objects from the Revolutionary period and some beautifully preserved interiors:  a 1920's Ball Room, and an  Art Nouveau Jewellers' Shop. Price from 230€ plus group entrance reservation fee - Contact us for upto date tariffs