Marais District and Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour 12ppl Max
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the secrets behind Paris’s former royal neighborhood on this 2.5 semi-private (12 guest maximum) 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
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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)
A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
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.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
This tour does not include entry into any synagogues, as access is restricted to worshippers for security reasons.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
What‘s Included
PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
DURATION 2.5 HOURS
SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOUR
TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS MAXIMUM
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Options
Semi-Private English 10am
Semi-Private English 10am: "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
UPGRADE AS A PRIVATE TOUR
PRIVATEWALKINGTOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS;TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
Reviews
379 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Don’t miss this tour with Sophia
LAURIE A,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sophia is the best guide-knowledgeable, smart and informative. We learned so much and would highly recommend her!
Memorable walk through Marais with Eden!
Lynn S,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We ended up with a private tour of the Marais with Eden as the others who booked did not show. She asked us what our special interests were so she could be sure to address these on our walking tour. She was so knowledgeable and engaging, knew the history as well as more current cultural notes of the Marais. And she was a delight to spend those few hours with. We will seek her out again if possible. And she recommended a great little restaurant for lunch in the Marais! Hope you all get Eden for your guide! It was a very memorable tour!
Fantastic Marais
RobertoA939,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were with a fantastic guide, Alasdair, with excellent knowledge of the history of Paris and a captivating presentation. We recommend!!!
Visit The Marais with Sophia L
pifarm,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sophia was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and willing to answer (and enlighten) on any questions posed by those on the tour. Highly recommend this tour and this guide.
Augustiner was a wonderful guide with much knowledge about the Marais Quater an its history and Paris
Ursula W,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very nice walk through Marais and its history in connection with Paris and french history and interesting Stories around it
Informative tour
keithkH8177VP,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eden was very knowledgeable and responsive to the group's needs. An enjoyable tour.
Fabulous!
FairfaxTraveler234,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alastair was fantastic! Knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. He made the tour a highlight of our visit to Paris. I also really appreciated him making a slight detour to see the high school my Aunt attended many years ago. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history of Le Marais.
Amazing tour of the history of Le Marais
susanCotswolds,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Only 4 of us on the tour so it was like a private tour. 2.5 hrs flew by and Alisdair was incredible knowledgable in the history of le Marais and the darker side of the history of France. He was animated full of enthusiasm and obviously loved doing tours. 100% worth every penny.
Marais seen the right way.
139curtm,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sophia our guide was simply great- so friendly, informative and engaging. And the tour itself was terrific- the Marais district is a very special place.
Our guide, Adrian, was...
Laurie R,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Adrian, was very personable and knowledgeable. The tour included many places and stories that we would not have known on our own.
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