Private Tour
Le Marais District & Jewish Quarter - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the secrets behind Paris’s former royal neighborhood on this 2.5 exclusive guided walking tour of the Marais. Your guide will lead you through the tiny streets, courtyards, and mansions that make up this quintessentially Parisian district.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
This tour does not include entry into any synagogues, as access is restricted for security reasons.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
DURATION 2.5 HOURS
TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
PRIVATE WALKING TOUR (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
This tour does not include entry into any synagogues, as access is restricted for security reasons.
What To Expect
Le Marais
Start by understanding the historic importance of the Marais, which once laid beyond the center of Paris. Today, it is at the heart of the city. Discover the Church of Saint Paul and Saint Louis before walking through the courtyard of the majestic Hotel de Sully. Continue experiencing the royal history of the Marais by exploring the pristine Place des Vosges, a public square with unparalleled beauty in Paris. Afterwards, move forward in time to learn all about the bustling Jewish community that put the Marais on the map through the 18th and 19th centuries. Wander the bakeries and boutiques of the Pletzl before strolling the shop-laden rue des Francs Bourgeois. All the while you’ll discover mansion after mansion, former homes to the nobility that once called the Marais home. Some are now museums, like the highly worthwhile Musée Carnavalet. The tour may also introduce you to both the Hotel de Ville, or City Hall, and the Pompidou Center, both architectural masterpieces from very different periods.
Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis
We will start our tour by visiting the 17th century St-Paul-St-Louis church, which was built by the Jesuits after a design inspired by that of the Gesù church in Rome.
Options
Private Spanish Tour
Private Spanish Tour
Private Russian Tour
Private Russian Tour
Private Italian Tour
Private Italian Tour
Private German Tour
Private German Tour
SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English
Save money by booking a small group tour of 12 guests max. per guide This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
Private French Tour
Private French Tour
Private English Tour
PRIVATEWALKINGTOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS;TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
Reviews
146 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of art and history to learn in Le Marais
adams356,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emma is very knowledgeable about the art and history of the area, and very nice as well. We ducked into a number of places of interest, where we will spend more time on our own exploration. Highly recommended.
La Marais- all you need to know !
Carol B,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Walking tour for 2 hours+ full of information on history , architecture, people of the area for hundreds of years. Fascinating stories of the French Resistance, the monarchies and the Jewis communities throughout the years. Very informative and interesting. Highly recommend.
Lovely and Informative
Stay06988958586,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lovely and informative tour. Great and knowledgeable guide. Saw many sites and learned about the culture and architecture.
Eye opening experience!
ASD9669,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alastair was fantastic. Knowledgeable, passionate, emotional, and spoke perfect English (he’s English so!) really enjoyed the tour.
An exciting guide and...
Denis R,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An exciting and passionate guide who has adapted well to our expectations and interests between history, architecture, life in the neighborhood, evolution...
Great tour of Le Marais district!
Rick U,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hugo is very knowledgeable and an interesting man who does a great job of providing the history of the area and pointing out important landmarks. He has a great sense of humor and is easy to understand if you are English speaking. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him! Great tour guide!
Great tour of the Marais
Ellen D,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour of the Marais with focus on its Jewish history. Eden is lovely and very knowledgeable.
Well done Tour of Paris' Le Marais District and Jewish Quarter
stan0832,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eden was the perfect guide! Before we started our tour of the Le Marais District and Jewish Quarter she outlined the general aspects of the tour and asked our group of 12 for input on what our preference were. She designed the tour to meet the requests of participants. She managed the tour very well, and thoroughly and eloquently described the history of the beautiful area of Paris, and how diverse influences led to architectural decisions. Her descriptions of the terrible events that took place in the Jewish Quarter during 1942-44 were especially poignant.
Excellent choice in your snd guide
marilyn a,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really great experience, especially with Alistair as our guide Very informative, energetic and knowledgeable
Super informative and fun
tacpilot,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely wonderful and highly appreciated informative. These folks know their business and best of all make learning super fun. Been to Paris numerous times and never knew all these wonderful facts and sites.
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