Things to Do in Paris
Enter the very heart of Paris on this walking tour of the city center.
What better way to fulfill your Paris dream than getting the best views of the city whilst your tour guide reveals how the landmarks you see set the stage for the city’s 2000-year history and its major characters like Napoléon Bonaparte and Gustave Eiffel!
On this quintessential Parisian tour, not only will you leave as an expert on the French Revolution and France's most important historical figures, but you will also gain insider knowledge of French culture and customs. Your tour guide will weave history, art and architecture revealing the secrets of Paris from the Notre Dame Cathedral all the way to the iconic Louvre where you’ll finally find out why the Mona Lisa is so famous!
Enjoy stunning views of the Eiffel Tower & Paris’s top monuments along the Seine River.
Receive amazing recommendations for authentic local restaurants and activities!
Highlights:
- Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Saint-Michel Fountain
- Pont St. Michel
- Ile de la Cité
- World War II
- Place Dauphine
- Pont Neuf
- Henry IV Equestrian Statue
- Cour Carré (Louvre)
- Louvre Museum and Pyramids
- Views and stories of the Eiffel Tower
- Finishing at the beautiful Tuileries Gardens
We're especially interested in making sure you get a professional, elegant, and always entertaining experience that you will remember for the rest of your life!
So book a tour with us today and let us start this adventure together!
Visit Montmartre, the village has everything that Paris stands for: history, art, and love.
On this tour, we aim to make each tour an intimate, authentic Parisian experience.
Our average group size is 10 - 15 guests, and we try to keep a max of 22 guests/guide.
Also, our tours are all designed and run by local Parisians. No expat to run your tour! We give you the tourist must-sees and also the Paris of the Parisians.
Only this tour will show you all. And tell you all.
We’ll show you the landmarks: the church of Sacré Coeur, artists’ corner, Paris’ last vineyards, and so on.
We’ll tell you the stories: what the Cabaret of the assassins is about. How Montmartre became the birthplace of Impressionism - and Van Gogh - and Picasso. And even why so many locals actually hate their church of Sacré Coeur.
We'll take you where other groups don't go. So many tourists in Montmartre! So of course we'll hit the must-sees. But we will also take you off-the-tourist-path every chance we get. And that's a promise.
Our route covers the landmarks of Montmartre:
- The best views over Paris
- The windmills of Montmartre and "the scrub"
- cobblestones, picturesque streets, and a farmhouse even
- the vineyards that the locals are so proud of
- The birthplace of the greatest art – Impressionism. Cubism. Edith Piaf
- and the church of Sacré coeur - but from a better viewing point
We don't want you to just know Montmartre. We want you to love it.
We walk rain or shine, and your guide wears a pink vest that you cannot miss.
What is a small group?
Our small group tours usually have around 12 people. While group sizes can go up to 20, we add a second guide when that happens to keep the experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone.
Ah, Paris, the capital of elegance, chic, love, art and science. Its architecture and ambiance are truly iconic, and its people famous for their achievements and... sense of pride.
The city rose from its humble beginnings as a marshland settlement, became a Roman colony, seat of the early Frankish monarchs to finally set trends as the biggest medieval city in Europe. Home to many revolts and societal changes, it evolved as the capital of the free thinkers and... the most famous revolution changing the political landscape of the western civilization forever. With its final overdo in the 19th century, its elegant boulevards became a go-to model for many other cities. Today, Paris retains many of its fortes, adding a spice of modernity.
All this can get a little overwhelming, so why not have a helping hand while diving in? Walkative will grant you that and much more, with our local guides taking you on a fascinating journey through Paris most important monuments and histories, including:
- Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Sainte Chapelle
- Conciergerie
- Pont Neuf
- Pont des Arts
- Louvre (history of the palace and museum)
- Carrousel Arch
- Tuileries gardens
- And much, much more!
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 7 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 7 or more please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (12 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 6 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
Le Marais is the #1 discovery of every visitor to Paris.
It is where tourists want to stay on their next trip. And where Parisians dream to live.
Why? Because of its unique mix.
Old stones and elegant buildings, side-by-side with trend-setting stores and exciting places to hang. "next year's fashion is in Le Marais now" is the common saying.
On this tour, we promise small groups for an intimate experience.
We will see "Jewish Paris", aristocratic mansions, secluded gardens, and beautiful people. History and Trendy.
The guides base their comments on their personal experience. You get the stories behind the buildings, you hear what Le Marais means for a Parisian, you get pulled by the sleeve off-the-tourist-path.
Do not miss Le Marais!
Our commitments include:
* small groups
* English-language tour led by a true local (no expat freshly off the plane)
* a mix of landmarks and hidden gems. Royal "Place des Vosges," secluded "hôtel Sully", Jewish "rue des rosiers", and the "talk-of-the-town" trendy
* 90 to 100 minutes. Not too long, not too short
* accessible route. this tour is compatible for wheelchairs
* Average tip is €12.95
What is a small group?
Our small group tours usually have around 12 people. While group sizes can go up to 20, we add a second guide when that happens to keep the experience smooth and enjoyable for everyone.
Walk in the footsteps of revolutionaries on this powerful 2-hour tour through Paris. From the storming of the Bastille to the fall of monarchs and the Paris Commune, discover how revolution shaped the city—and the world. Book now to experience Paris like never before—through fire, freedom, and history!
Bastille Day. La Marseillaise echoing through the boulevards. Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité etched into city walls. The Revolution is everywhere—etched into the very stones of Paris. It was a movement that didn’t just transform France—it gave rise to democracy, inspired global movements, and turned Paris into a city not just of beauty and grandeur, but of rebellion, ideas, and reinvention.
Highlights include:
- Palais Royal, where Camille Desmoulins ignited the spark that would storm the Bastille.
Tuileries Palace, once a royal residence, later consumed by revolutionary fire. - Place Vendôme, where elegance met the fury of the Paris Commune.
- Robespierre’s house, and the shadows of the Reign of Terror.
- La Madeleine, Napoleon’s tribute to power turned into a sacred site.
- Place de la Concorde, where kings and queens lost their heads.
- Assemblée Nationale, heart of today's French Republic.
Join us to uncover the revolutionary spirit that still pulses through Paris—the resilience, rebellion, and reinvention that made the City of Light burn bright with change.
ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules
Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 7 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 7 or more please book a private tour in advance.
If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (12 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.
Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 6 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.
This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors.
Please respect our rules.
Discover a side of Paris you've never known! Starting from the Arc de Triomphe and finishing at the Louvre, we’ll visit all the highlights as we stroll through the heart of Paris!
I'm your native English-speaking guide Ben! I love this city, because there are treasures to be found in every area of interest: art, architecture, literature, cinema, fashion, history, sport, cuisine, and more!
- We’ll start at Napoleon’s iconic Arc de Triomphe!
- Discover the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, one of the most famous streets in the world!
- Discuss Parisian fashion with the rollercoaster life of Coco Chanel!
- Marvel at Parisian landmarks with the Grand Palais and the Petit Palais, the Museum of the Army, and the President’s residence!
- Stop for a snack and discover the famous French author Marcel Proust!
- At Place de la Concorde, marvel at the famous Luxor Obelisk, and hear the story behind the executions of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette!
- No trip to Paris would be complete without marveling at the Eiffel Tower!
- Stroll through the Tuileries Gardens, and discover why the Tuileries Palace was burned to the ground!
- Finish the tour at the iconic Louvre Museum!
Need restaurant recommendations? I've got you covered. Low battery on your phone? I've carrying a portable charger. Have a particular interest in something discussed on the tour? I can talk for days about Paris!
I love this city and I'm super excited to have you on my tour – you can bet your bottom Euro that this is the most enthusiastic walking tour in town!
This is our most visual tour, people love it.
Enjoy historic Paris with a Parisian by your side, and experience the magic.
Because we’re a small group, and our route is 95% car-free, in two hours “Paris starts here. From Notre-Dame to Louvre" brings you to: Notre-Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Conciergerie/Marie-Antoinette, the old Louvre (and the new), the glass pyramid, le Carrousel and the Tuileries Gardens.
We start near Notre-Dame. We even visit a special basement.
We keep groups small, so you will not chase a huge group. And your guide is a real Parisian – fluent in English, knowledgeable and fun.
Included in tour:
- Notre-Dame Cathedral (almost finished)
- Point Zero (compass from which all of France is measured)
- French CSI Headquarters
- Sainte Chapelle Royal Chapel
- Palais de Justice de Paris
- Conciergerie (former palace/prison & Marie Antoinette’s last days)
- Pont Neuf (Oldest Bridge in Paris - and still looks great)
- Académie Francaise (home of the Immortals)
- Pont des Arts (Love Lock Bridge)
- Louvre (Palace, now art museum)
- Paris underground (we can’t explain, you have to see it for yourself)
- Plus many more, i.e. Marine Fireboat, Paris Flower Mart, Henry IV Memorial, Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, etc.
To see all this, we do not go inside every monument.
Note: we reject any large parties at tour start, so if you are a large party, please contact us now to book a private tour.
