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Historic Jewish Quarter Walk in Paris
Explore the heart of Paris’s Jewish history in Le Marais, especially around Rue des Rosiers. This guided walk traces over 2,000 years of Jewish presence in France, highlighting periods of both hardship and cultural influence, particularly in the 19th century.
Discover hidden synagogues, oratories, historic streets, and memorial sites while reflecting on the Jewish community’s past and present. The tour also features renowned falafel spots, Mediterranean eateries, and Eastern European pastry shops.
A highlight is a visit to Paris’s oldest functioning synagogue, discreetly located on the second floor of a building from the 18th century.
The walk ends at the Museum of Jewish Art and History (MAHJ).
A donation is requested at the synagogue.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Le Marais
Explore the heart of Paris’s Jewish history in Le Marais, especially around Rue des Rosiers. This guided walk traces over 2,000 years of Jewish presence in France, highlighting periods of both hardship and cultural influence, particularly in the 19th century. Discover hidden synagogues, oratories, historic streets, and memorial sites while reflecting on the Jewish community’s past and present. The tour also features renowned falafel spots, Mediterranean eateries, and Eastern European pastry shops. A highlight is a visit to Paris’s oldest functioning synagogue, discreetly located on the second floor of a building from the 18th century. The walk ends at the entrance of the Museum of Jewish Art and History (MAHJ).
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Historic Jewish Quarter Walk in Paris
What‘s Included
English-speaking Guide
Admission fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Our guide, Thierry was...
JoyS,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Thierry was awesome! He communicated prior to our experience and made sure we knew where to meet. His knowledge and his accounting of what happened to the Jews in France was heartfelt. He took us to a Shul that was around before and during the occupation. This was a special visit with a Rabbi that almost brought me to tears. This tour was the highlight of my trip to Paris.
The guide was very...
Saul S,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The guide was very knowledgeable but his English was a little hard to understand due to his accent. We enjoyed all of the sites and the pace of the walk. Group size was 6.
Excellent!
Irina P,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour of the Jewish district. Thanks also to M. Levy who kindly showed us the oldest Synagogue in Paris
I recommend!
Emma J,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a wonderful experience! Being in a small group made it feel personal and friendly, and we all truly enjoyed it. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate, sharing not only fascinating insights but also taking us to secret spots in the Marais that we would have never discovered on our own. A mix of history, culture, and local discoveries. I would highly recommend it!
Thank you for this visit,...
Sophie M,Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you for this visit, I've visited a beautiful synagogue and I have learned a lot about the jewish history in the Marais. Thank you
Great history walk in the heart of Marais!
Emma J,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was a highlight of my time in Paris with my son. The guide shared fascinating insights of Jewish history, and visiting the synagogue was unforgettable. I highly recommended this tour!
Great tour
Dirk D,Aug 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice walk in the Jewish district. We had the chance to enter a small Synagogue, hidden from the street. 2 hours walk full of information ending outside the Jewish art Museum
Learning so much about "Marais Juif" and more. A must do
Yves B,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I did this visit this morning and honestly I do not understand previous comments. I learned a lot about jewish history in the Marais, totally embedded with the global story of this borough and of France global history (St Paul church being a perfect example). This comprehensive point of view is for me essential. The young lady that guided us was perfectly at ease, both for great history and small anecdotes. Thanks to her personal relationship we have been able to visit a hidden synagogue in Rue des Rosiers witch was a real luck and privilege for me. For alI these reasons, I warmly recommend this tour, that also made me discover the Art and History Jewish Museum where it ended. The guide also mentionned that friday was the best day for visiting Marais Juif, the day before shabbat, a point to consider.
Not as advertised. Don't waste your money.
Deborah B,Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour guide was not knowledgeable about the area. She didn't even take us to the places highlighted in the description of the tour. The synagogue was not the right synagogue. No mention of the museum or the synagogue. Shame on Viator.
Do not book
larry,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The tour was horrible. Nothing as promoted. The guide had no clue where she was going and where she took us to the buildings were locked. They actually should refund all our money. This was a complete horrible experience, combined with a guide that had no knowledge. We saw nothing and was a complete waste of our time. Viator should be embarrassed that they even have this on their tours available as this guide and the tour was a complete waste of our time and thievery of our money. This was not a historic Jewish tour experience.
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