Walking Tours in Paris: The 15 That Repay the Fare

1.Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,893 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Start near Metro Anvers with a small group of up to 15 people, then walk and ride the Metro through Montmartre, central Paris, and the Seine area. Guides such as Adva, Rami, Chiara, and Olivia bring history, local tips, and photo help to a fast-moving overview. Sights are viewed from outside except Sacré-Coeur.

“Great way to see Paris and curcumnavigate the key parts of the city. This is the way to start any trip in Paris to get you acquainted with the areas you and to return to for a deep dive experience.”

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2.Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Montmartre with guides such as Laura, Denise, Sylvia, or David, stopping at the I Love You Wall, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, Dalida’s bust, La Maison Rose, the vineyard, and Sacré-Cœur. The English tour covers the basilica from outside and ends near Place du Tertre, with hills but no planned stairs.

“David is a great guide. He graciously welcomes everyone and is always attentive and careful to maintain group members presence and engagement. David was always willing to explain and provide interesting background to tour highlights. In other words I am highly recommending David and I thank him again for his skill and efforts. Valerie, a fellow Canadian…SMILE”

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3.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at eight cafés, bakeries, and food shops for French specialties, wine, cheese, cured meats, and sweets. You’ll pass the Moulin Rouge, Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, vineyard, windmill, and finish at Sacré-Coeur. Guides have included Julie, Marie, Oscar, Aude, and Pierre-Edouard.

“Oscar was amazing! What a great way to end a week in this amazing city. He really knew his way around blending the history with the art and wine and food. fantastique! Zut Alor! Friday evening the lights came on. We ended at Sac re Cur and the entire experience was magical. Thank you”

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4.Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Île de la Cité with a local guide such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, or Tetiana, learning about Notre-Dame, the French kings, the Revolution, and the 2019 fire. The tour ends with a self-guided visit to the archaeological crypt. Notre-Dame entry is not included.

“Remi was great. He was knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. There were adjustments for the rain but it didn’t diminish the tour. We highly recommend him.”

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5.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours walking Montmartre with an English-speaking foodie guide such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, or Marie. Visit eight tasting stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine, while learning about artists, cafés, vineyards, and village life. The route begins near Blanche Metro and finishes around Sacré Coeur.

“What a fun way to discover Montmartre! Our guide Marie was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. And all the food and drinks we got to sample were delicious! We would highly recommend.”

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6.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

This nine-hour small-group tour links Montmartre, the Louvre or Musée d’Orsay, Île de la Cité, the Latin Quarter, the Eiffel Tower, and a Seine cruise. Expect metro rides, several hours on foot, timed museum entry, and lively English commentary. Guides such as Adam, Antoine, Simon, Claire, and Felicia have earned especially warm praise.

“I had Elise as the tour guide and she was awesome! Elise taught me how to use the metro and she also is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend her for her expertise and congeniality.”

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7.Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,668 reviews · from $34

Walk Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide such as Yazid, Sylvia, or Jean Baptiste. In 140 minutes, you’ll see the Wall of Love, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, Maison Rose, and Place du Tertre while hearing stories about Picasso, Van Gogh, Dalida, Dali, and Montmartre’s rebels.

“Our guide Silvia had excellent knowledge of Monmatre and told entertaining stories about it's history. Highly recommend it.”

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8.Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Follow an English-speaking guide through central Paris for about 2 hours 15 minutes, from Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame to the Louvre, Eiffel Tower views, and the Tuileries. Guides such as Alberto, Sanna, Ezra, and Bruce bring French history to life. The cathedral and Louvre are viewed from outside.

“Great stories about Paris. Nice pace. Perfectly-timed stop for a coffee and croissant. Learned why the streets and buildings in Paris look like they do.”

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9.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, Leo, or Joris. Hear grim tales of executions, Templars, ghosts, Notre Dame’s carved demons, a haunted theater, and a Parisian vampire. The tour costs $35, runs for two hours, and offers shared or private bookings.

“We really enjoyed this tour! All the stories were excellent. The guide was very informative and humorous!”

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10.Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Walk Paris by night from Pont Neuf to Hôtel de Ville with a guide such as Sophia, Daniel, Thelma, or Ami. Hear dark stories tied to the Conciergerie, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois, the Templars, the French Revolution, and Nazi occupation. Expect about two hours and roughly 10,000 steps, with more grim history than genuine ghost hunting.

“I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in doing something unique in Paris. Our Guide was funny and informative.”

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11.Hidden Montmartre: Paris’ Secret Streets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 809 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk from Place Blanche to Sacré-Coeur with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for an award-winning croissant, the Moulin Rouge, Picasso’s old neighborhood, Montmartre’s vineyard, and little-known views. Small groups cap at 14 people, with private tours also available. Expect about 2 km of walking and several steep climbs.

“Max was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and patient with people of all ages and abilities. He expmaibed things and eganged kids as well. I learned at leat 5 new things in this tour. Well run and worth it. We even stopped at a patisserie and he got us fresh croissants!”

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12.Early Access Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Walk through Île de la Cité with a local guide, see Notre Dame’s restored Gothic interior, and hear stories of Roman Paris, royal power, revolution, and the Seine. The guide leads the historical introduction and island walk, while the Notre Dame visit is generally self-guided. Add Sainte-Chapelle entry if you want to continue.

“Completely misled on what this was. 2 hr wait in line to get in where our guide was banned from going in with us? Then once we ended for ourselves in side we come out and the tour is over??? What a absolute ripoff”

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13.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Meet your guide at 8:30 am, ride the RER from Paris to Versailles, and spend about two hours hearing stories of Louis XIV, Marie Antoinette, and the French Revolution while walking the gardens. Then enter the palace on your own with timed admission. Guides such as Aaron, OJ, Toby, and Mado have been praised for lively storytelling.

“Martine was an excellent guide. He was extremely knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts about life in Versailles and the kings. It was a very enjoyable tour and Martine made it interactive and fun. Thoroughly recommend the tour to gain insight into the history of the Palace and gardens”

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14.Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about an hour hearing Notre-Dame stories and seeing its exterior on Île de la Cité, with English-speaking guides such as June, Nick, and Elizabeth. Then enter Sainte-Chapelle for a self-guided look at its dazzling stained glass. The $79.81 tour lasts about two hours and groups are limited to 20.

“Our tour guide Nick was great! Lots of interesting facts and very knowledgeable. He had lots of things for every age group in our tour.”

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15.Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 614 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Spend 90 minutes walking Île de la Cité with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then explore the Archaeological Crypt on your own. You’ll see Place Dauphine, the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, the flower market, and Notre-Dame from outside. Guides such as Rémi, Sophie, Paula, and Katie have been praised for lively storytelling.

“Nice overview of how Paris began on Ile de la Cite and how Notre Dame was built. Special attention to its history and importance in French history. Lots of info about the fire and current restoration, which is what interested us most. The guide (Sophie) was knowledgeable and engaging. I would recommend this tour for people who are seeing Notre Dame for the first time, as well as those who have seen it before!”

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