One of the best ways to truly experience Paris is by walking her storied streets. There is no better walking city in the world. Most of her most famous sites are located within or near the city center. There are numerous tour companies that can cater to what you'd like to see. Most of the below tour companies (listed in alphabetical order) offer very practical, and thorough guided walks.
Aeon Tours : offers year-round tours including, a Paris Essentials Tour, a Classic Marais Tour, a tour of the Latin Quarter, a Versailles Tour, a tour of the Louvre Museum, a Paris Photo Tour, and a Private Tour. They have a nice, free Guide to Paris on their site as well.
City Free Tour is the name of the group of independent tour guides- Tamara, Sasha and Chris. Let them show you the hidden gems of Paris by offering your following free walking tours: Montmartre tour with Chris, Latin Quarter tour with Tamara, Elegant Paris tour with Sasha, Marais-Bastille tour with Chris, Notre-Dame tour with Chris. You will get stories of the history of Paris and France, architecture, art, politics, today's lifestyle and much more. Each tour is approximately 2 hours. To guarantee top quality and small, intimate groups, City Free Tour asks you to make a reservation via email or telephone. More information on times, days and reservations can be found on our website
Classic Walks of Paris offers six walking tours: the Classic Walk, the Montmartre walk, the French Revolution walk, the World War II walk, the Latin Quarter walk and the Da Vinci Code walk. All tours are conducted in English. Tours are generally 2 hours in length and offer a mix of history along with interesting anecdotes about Paris and its sites. The guides also offer their personal experiences of life in Paris which is quite interesting as well.
Discover Walks - See Paris with a Parisian . Alex, Charlotte, Cécile, and other Paris-born City Guides offer free, intimate, 90 minute walking tours - major landmarks, stories (new and old) and locals' tips on eating/shopping/what to do. Everyday rain or shine, join and enjoy the secrets of Notre Dame, fun stories of the Latin Quarter, and a local's view of the major Parisian landmarks of the Right Bank. Free tours - donation&tips are appreciated. “Discover Walks is like having a Parisian friend showing you around”.
Mysteries of Paris exclusively offers the Ghost Tour of Paris this season for private individuals and groups. This tour is specifically geared toward adult audiences and offers unique insight into the macabre history of the city. Approximately lenght of tour is 2.5 hours. This is an English speaking tour with French guides available upon request.
Paris ambassador is a French freelance guide specialized in the history of the Marais and in cross-cultural exchanges. He proposes private walking tours in English in the Marais upon request. The number of visitors is limited to six. Tours last approximately two hours and a half.
Paris-Walking-Tours.Com offers private guided walking tours, in English by native English speakers. Their tours include a Paris Introduction Tour, a Marais Tour, a tour of the Parisian Markets, a Latin Quarter Tour, a Montmartre Tour, and others as well. Insights into history, art and everyday Parisian life.
Paris Walks : offers daily guided tours, all year. Their Summer tours include Montmarte, the Marais, Latin Quarter, the Revolution and Hemingway's Paris. The guides are both knowledgeable and entertaining. Tours are held all year round and even include a special chocolate tour. No need to book, the tours last two hours and cost 12 euros. The tours come highly recommended by all good guide books especially Rick Steves www.paris-walks.com Paris Walks and London Walks are partners.
Private Paris Walking Tours are lead by Phillip an American artist and architect. His tours, assistance, and planning are customized to your group and will bring all your Parisian dreams to life. Contact us for an expertise in the histororic and contemporary art, design, culture, food, and architecture of Paris.
Sight Seeker’s Delight walking tours offers a unique, personalized, affordable tour experience that includes tips on current Parisian events, humor and anecdotes about French culture, and stories about Parisian history from an insider’s viewpoint. There are three main tours: attractions along the Seine, Montmartre and Pere Lachaise cemetary. Your tour guide can also arrange a picnic or a special serenade on a bridge for honeymoons, proposals, and special occasions.