Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour plus Seine Cruise Option
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Unearth the hidden treasures of Paris with ExperienceFirst as we guide you through the city's secret gems – the covered passages.
Our journey kicks off at the Galerie Vivienne, a neoclassical-style covered passage that has graced the city since 1823. From there, we'll venture to the Passage Choiseul, where over 600 feet of sunlit shops are nestled under a magnificent glass roof. Don't forget to glance down and admire the ornate tiled floor.
Our tour continues at the Passage des Panoramas, the very first covered walkway in Paris, constructed over two centuries ago.
Next on our journey is the Passage Jouffroy, a narrower passage adorned with glass and iron accents which even houses a quaint wax museum.
Our final destination is the Passage Verdeau, where antique dealers and vintage curiosities line the pathway. At each stop, your guide will unveil details you might otherwise overlook and recount the fascinating story of how these hidden passages became integral to Parisian fashion.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
Experienced, local guide
Lunch
Gratuities
What To Expect
Galerie Vivienne
Discover the neoclassical Galerie Vivenne, a national monument filled with luxury boutiques.
Passage Choiseul
Be dazzled by over 600 feet of sunlit shops below the glass roof of the Passage Choiseul.
Options
Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour
Walking Tour & Cruise Upgrade
Seine Cruise Upgrade: Add on a Seine river cruise, good for one year from your tour date.
Reviews
113 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrible customer service
George P,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
1.00A disaster. We got there a few minutes late and there was no way to get in touch with the tour guide before or during the tour, so we paid for absolutely nothing. Viator offered to comp us the tour on a date after we had left Paris. Thanks for no nothing. I have been on other tours in other cities and communication with the guide has been available. Not customer friendly at all, especially as a traveler negotiating a new city. I'm very disappointed in how the whole thing was handled.
Passages
ANN,
Mar 24, 2025
- Viator
3.00Our tour guide Fanny was excellent. The history of the passages was interesting. I somehow expected them to be a little more elegant.
Fun Tour of the Historic Passages
MaryEllen H,
Feb 15, 2025
- Viator
4.00We enjoyed our tour with Paula of the Passages, and more. She provided many interesting facts along the way and the pacing was good allowing us time to have a quick look around each area. We liked the order in which they were presented really highlighting the differences.
This was definitely a fun...
Linda K,
Jan 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was definitely a fun and informative tour. We would never have visited the covered passages on our own!
Everything you never knew about passages
Kenneth K,
Oct 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00Paula brought history to life and when we were walking outside to the passages she stopped to tell us what took place in various streets. For example She gave us interesting background on Colette when we passed her plaque.
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