Paris: Emily TV Show Locations Guided Walking Tour

Emily in Paris turns ordinary Paris streets into a stage, and this 100-minute walking tour lets you follow that route on foot. You start outside Emily’s apartment at Place de l’Estrapade, then move through the Latin Quarter, Saint-Germain, the Seine, and Palais-Royal before finishing near Rue de Richelieu. I like the mix of filming locations and real Paris sights, especially the striped Colonnes de Buren and the Pont des Arts.

I also like that the guides do more than point at doors and say where a scene was filmed. Guides such as Paula, Elizabeth, Katie, Fanny, Tatiana, and Tetiana have brought in facts about French food, fashion, art, and city history. The main drawback is simple: you walk about two miles, and the pace still requires comfortable shoes. The route is not suitable for wheelchair users or strollers.

Key points to know before you book

• Emily’s apartment is the starting point: Meet at Place de l’Estrapade, where an ExperienceFirst guide holds an orange sign.
• The route links several central neighborhoods: You see locations connected with Emily’s home, work, friends, food, and romance.
• The tour is more than a television-location hunt: Guides add context about Parisian customs, fashion, monuments, art, and food.
• The Palais-Royal is a photo highlight: The garden and Buren columns give you some of the best picture stops.
• The walk covers about two miles: It is leisurely, but cobblestones and standing time make good shoes essential.
• The Seine cruise is optional: You can add a narrated boat ride after the walking portion for a different view of Paris.

Starting at Emily’s apartment in Place de l’Estrapade

The tour begins at Place de l’Estrapade in the Latin Quarter, outside the building used as Emily’s Paris home. This is a useful opening stop because the square gives you an immediate connection to the show before the group sets off through the city.

To find the guide, look for the orange ExperienceFirst sign. The meeting point is served by Cardinal Lemoine station on Metro Line 10, along with bus routes 82 and 89. I would arrive early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

The opening stop is also a good place to take your first photos, but remember that this is a working residential area. You are looking at an exterior filming location, not entering Emily’s apartment. The appeal is seeing how a familiar television setting fits into an actual Paris neighborhood.

From Emily’s neighborhood to Cour du Commerce Saint-André

The route then heads toward Cour du Commerce Saint-André, a pretty cobblestone passage dating to 1734. It has the sort of intimate scale that makes Paris walking tours worthwhile. Instead of moving only between famous monuments, you get a closer look at the lanes and courtyards that give central Paris its character.

This stop is home to the oldest restaurant in Paris, according to the tour information. That detail gives the walk a useful food connection, since Emily’s story is filled with bakeries, restaurants, meals, and French dining habits.

Cobblestones can be uneven, so this is one of the places where sensible footwear matters. The pace is described as leisurely, with time for photos and conversation, but you will still be on your feet for most of the experience.

The Monnaie de Paris and Emily’s fashion-world Paris

The next stop is the Musée de la Monnaie, connected with scenes involving a fashion show and an auction. The museum holds around 300,000 coins, tokens, and related treasures. Even if your main reason for booking is the television show, this adds a useful museum and art angle to the route.

I like this part because it shows how the series uses Paris as more than a backdrop for romance. Emily’s workplace is tied to fashion, luxury, business, and cultural institutions. The guide can explain how those parts of Paris fit together while pointing out the locations seen on screen.

The museum is a guided exterior stop on this walking tour, not a full museum visit. If you want to explore its collections, plan that separately. The value here is the connection between the filmed scenes and the real institution nearby.

Crossing the Pont des Arts

The walk continues to the Pont des Arts, one of the route’s best viewpoints. From the bridge, you can look along the Seine and see Paris from a broad, open angle after spending time in narrow streets and courtyards.

This is a natural photo stop. You may want a wide phone lens or a little patience, since the bridge is an active public walkway rather than a private viewing platform. Your guide will also point out the surrounding monuments and explain how the river fits into Paris life.

The bridge helps break up the route. You are still walking, but the open view gives you a chance to pause, take pictures, and reset before the tour moves toward the commercial and historic streets around Palais-Royal.

Place de Valois and Emily’s workplace

Place de Valois is tied to Emily’s professional life and the agency where she works. The show calls the agency Savoir, and this stop lets you see the exterior setting used for Emily’s office world.

For fans, this is one of the most satisfying moments because it connects the character’s daily routine with a real Paris address. For less committed viewers, the stop still works because the square is part of a handsome central district near important cultural and government buildings.

The guide’s role matters here. The strongest part of this activity is not simply locating a building. It is hearing how the scene fits into the surrounding city. Elizabeth, who has a PhD in medieval history, was especially praised for making historical details accessible, while Paula was noted for sharing both show-related facts and information about the city.

8 Rue de Montpensier and the Palais-Royal Garden

At 8 Rue de Montpensier, the tour reaches another familiar filming location before entering the Domaine National du Palais-Royal. The address is close to the Palais-Royal Garden, so the route shifts from street scenes to one of Paris’s most composed public spaces.

The garden is one of the tour’s strongest stops for photographs. You get formal paths, elegant arcades, and a calmer setting than the busy streets around the Louvre and Opéra. The tour also visits the Colonnes de Buren, the striped black-and-white columns that form one of the city’s most distinctive modern art installations.

This is where the activity works well for people who want more than a television checklist. I would enjoy the contrast between Emily’s apartment, the restaurant and office exteriors, and this carefully designed historic setting with a bold modern artwork.

Allow time for pictures, but do not expect a long independent break. The group follows a set route, and the whole walk lasts about 100 minutes. If you want to study the garden or art installation at length, return later on your own.

Avenue de l’Opéra and La Boulangerie Moderne

The route continues along Avenue de l’Opéra, bringing in the show’s food and shopping side. You will see the bakery associated with Emily’s first pain au chocolat, La Boulangerie Moderne.

This is a small detail, but it captures one of the show’s most recognizable themes: Emily learning Paris through food. A pastry stop can tell you something about the character, but it also gives the guide a chance to discuss French eating habits and the place of bakeries in everyday life.

The tour does not list food tastings as an included feature, so do not book it expecting a pastry workshop or a meal. I would treat this as a location stop, then decide later if you want to buy a pastry independently.

Finishing near Rue de Richelieu

The listed route finishes at 48 Rue de Richelieu, close to the Palais-Royal and the central Paris museum district. The meeting information also describes the activity as ending back at the meeting point, so check the exact end instructions when you book. Either way, you finish in a useful central area with plenty of options for continuing your day.

This location works well for pairing the tour with nearby sightseeing. You could continue exploring the Palais-Royal area, visit a museum, or make your way toward the Louvre and the Opéra district. The walking tour itself does not include hotel transfers, so you will need to arrange your own return.

What the guides add to the experience

The guide can make or break a short walking tour, and the praise here centers strongly on the people leading it. Paula was repeatedly described as friendly, engaging, and good at packing a lot into the route. Elizabeth brought formal history training without making the talk hard to follow. Katie added useful background beyond the show, while Fanny was praised for extra information about nearby places.

Tatiana, Henda, Trestina, Rim Tamara, and Tetiana were also singled out for friendly delivery and solid knowledge of both Paris and the series. The consistent pattern is clear: you should expect an English-speaking guide who can talk about the show but also explain the places around it.

That broader approach is important. If you only want exact scene locations, you may find some historical and cultural commentary unnecessary. I see it as a benefit, especially if this is your first time in Paris or you want a short orientation walk before exploring independently.

The tour is not formally sponsored or endorsed by Netflix, the series, or Viacom. It is an independent ExperienceFirst activity using public locations associated with the show.

How much walking and time you should expect

The tour lasts 100 minutes and covers about two miles at a leisurely pace. That is manageable for most people who are comfortable walking through central Paris, but it is not a seated sightseeing experience.

You will likely stop often for explanations and photographs, yet there are also cobbled streets, bridge crossings, and stretches of ordinary city pavement. Wear comfortable shoes. I would also avoid booking it immediately after a long walking day if you have foot or mobility concerns.

The activity is not wheelchair accessible and is not stroller-friendly. It is specifically unsuitable for people with mobility impairments. If you need frequent access to seating or restrooms, plan carefully, since public facilities can be hard to find along walking routes.

Is the $33 price good value?

At $33 per person, I think the walking tour offers fair value for fans of Emily in Paris who would otherwise spend time hunting for the locations alone. You receive a live English-speaking guide, a planned route through several central districts, and context that is difficult to get from a map or social media post.

The price is less attractive if you have little interest in the show. You will still see attractive Paris streets, the Pont des Arts, the Palais-Royal Garden, and other landmarks, but a standard Paris history walk may give you more time at major monuments.

The optional Seine cruise changes the calculation. A boat ride adds a relaxed view of Paris from the water and includes narration, but it is an upgrade rather than part of the basic walking price. I would choose it if you want to pair a short neighborhood walk with a classic river view and prefer not to arrange a separate cruise.

You can reserve now and pay later, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. Those terms help if your Paris schedule is still shifting.

Who will enjoy this tour most?

I would recommend it first to fans of Emily in Paris who want recognizable filming spots without spending half a day on a large bus tour. It also suits families with older children and friends looking for an easy, photo-friendly way to see central Paris.

The tour works for casual fans too, especially because the guides add food, fashion, art, and city history. You do not need to know every episode to enjoy the route, though dedicated fans will get the most from seeing Emily’s apartment, Gabriel’s restaurant, Savoir, the bakery, and the garden where Emily meets Mindy.

I would skip it if you dislike television-themed sightseeing, need step-free access, or want a slow museum visit. I would also skip it if you expect behind-the-scenes access, interior visits, or a meal. The experience is an exterior-location walking tour with commentary.

Should you book the Emily in Paris walking tour?

Book it if the show gives you an extra reason to explore Paris and you like tours that mix pop culture with real city context. The best parts are the clear route from Emily’s home to her work world, the Palais-Royal photo stops, the Pont des Arts views, and guides such as Paula, Elizabeth, Katie, Fanny, and Tatiana who add far more than scene references.

For the best experience, arrive early at Place de l’Estrapade, wear shoes suited to two miles of walking, and keep your phone ready for photos. Add the Seine cruise if you want a calmer finish from the water. If you want a serious architectural or museum tour instead, choose another activity. For fans who want to see Paris through Emily’s polished, slightly chaotic point of view, this is a well-priced and entertaining introduction.

FAQ

Where does the Emily in Paris walking tour start?

It starts in front of Emily’s house at Place de l’Estrapade, 75005 Paris. Look for an ExperienceFirst guide holding an orange sign.

How do I get to the meeting point?

You can take Metro Line 10 to Cardinal Lemoine station, or use bus 82 or 89.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts 100 minutes. Check availability for the exact starting times.

How much walking is involved?

The route covers about two miles at a leisurely pace. Comfortable shoes are recommended.

Is the Seine River cruise included?

The cruise is included only if you select the upgraded option. It takes place after the walking tour and includes narration.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly?

No. The activity is not wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly, and it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments.

What language is the tour conducted in?

The live guided tour is conducted in English.

Can I cancel the activity?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later.