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. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Please book only if you are 100% sure you will attend the tour. Plan your time well to avoid last minute cancellations and not occupy a spot that someone else could have taken.

Discover Montmartre: The Bohemian Soul of Paris
Montmartre is one of the most iconic and charming neighborhoods in Paris. Located on the highest hill in the city, it has been home and inspiration to great artists such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Toulouse-Lautrec and Edith Piaf. Its cobbled streets, old cabarets and bohemian atmosphere have preserved their essence over time, making it a magical and romantic place.

During this tour, I will take you through the most emblematic corners of Montmartre, reliving the stories of the artists, writers and musicians who left their mark on the neighborhood.

What will we see on the tour?
✔ The most emblematic cabarets, such as La Bohème, La Bonne Franquette and Au Lapin Agile, where great artists and figures of bohemian life used to meet, including Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour and Pablo Picasso.
✔ Place du Tertre, the famous painters' square, where artists still exhibit their works today.
✔ The Moulin de la Galette, one of the last windmills in Montmartre and inspiration for Renoir's famous painting.
✔ The “I Love You” Wall, a unique work that brings together the phrase “I love you” written in more than 250 languages.
✔ Dalida Square and her house, where we will talk about the fascinating history of the iconic French-Italian singer and her connection to Montmartre.
✔ Rue de l'Abreuvoir, considered the most beautiful street in Paris.
✔ La Maison Rose, a picturesque corner that has inspired numerous artists.
✔ The last vineyard in Paris, a testament to the district's wine-making past.
✔ The Bateau-Lavoir, the legendary building where artists such as Picasso and Modigliani lived and worked, considered the cradle of Cubism.
✔ The Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where we will end the tour with a spectacular panoramic view of the city of lights.

A tour for art and history lovers
This tour is designed especially for those who want to immerse themselves in the history of art in Paris. Along the way, you will discover how Montmartre became the epicentre of the Bohemian art movement and how it influenced some of the world's most important painters.

I look forward to seeing you together as we explore the streets of this unique neighborhood and relive the magic of artistic and historic Montmartre!

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price , instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (they are usually amounts between a minimum of €10 and $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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 8 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 8 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 7 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 group size is 9. Average tip is €12.95

On this day trip to Mont-Saint-Michel from Paris, you'll visit its abbey and discover Omaha Beach, one of the main beaches of the Normandy landings. 

Welcome to this Paris walking tour!

This tour has everything to familiarise yourself with the City of Lights.

Want to know a little more about the iconic sights of Paris?
A light historical backdrop?
A sprinkle of French?
The importance of the Apero...

Come take a walk through Paris's historical center from the Hôtel de Ville to the Tuileries Gardens via the Notre Dame, Pont Neuf & Louvre, but learn much more!

We'll enjoy:

• Hôtel de Ville
• Île de la Cité 
• Notre Dame
• Saint Chapelle/Palais de Justice/Concierge
• Pont Neuf
• Pont des Arts
• Louvre
• Finish in Tuilières Gardens

Discover the Roman, Medieval & Intellectual realm of Paris on this guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter.

Exploring the Latin Quarter is the closest you can get to time travel. On our historical tour you will learn about this hidden magical neighbourhood. Discover medieval Paris and the intellectual side of the city with our expert guides.

On our Latin Quarter walking tour you will discover how scientists and writers alike have found inspiration here – from Marie Curie, to Ernest Hemingway. Unveil this hidden gem of Paris which has been home to the cultural, intellectual and religious heart of the city since its origins as a Roman settlement.

Stop by the famous bookshop Shakespeare & Co, The Ancient Roman Baths, enter majestic Gothic Churches inspired by the Notre-Dame Cathedral, and see the splendour of the Sorbonne University (dating back to the Middle Ages) before  visiting the Grand Pantheon.

At the end of the tour your guide will take you to the beautiful  Place de la Contrescarpe square where you can finish with a drink near Hemingway’s house, since this often overlooked neighbourhood is home to great local restaurants and bars.

Book a tour with us today and let's start this adventure!