Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris
Half-day heaven: Paris

What you'll do

From the Louvre to Le Marais, Paris’s attractions are never-ending – but with a local’s help, you’ll discover more than just the Paris you’ve been dreaming of. You could stroll along the magical Canal Saint-Martin, watching barges pass under cast-iron footbridges, or keep things fast-paced in trendy Le Marais, where locals move between vintage boutiques and jostle for falafel at L'As du Falafel. Maybe you’ll amble through the Latin Quarter’s meandering streets towards the historic Panthéon – or maybe you’ll head to les Buttes Chaumont for a history lesson of a different kind. Whatever you decide, a glass of wine at a cozy bar is the only way to end a truly Parisian experience – and your host knows the perfect place to get it.

Where you’ll go

Discover authentic Paris with your local host leading the way. In the heart of the city, experience the art of the flaneur - strolling around, people watching and taking everything in - or do some window shopping in artsy Le Marais, the district famed for its food, fashion, and ivy-covered architecture. Or, you might head a mile east to admire the pastel-painted houses of Rue Crémieux and indulge in exquisite regional cheeses at the district’s famous Marché d'Aligre market. Perhaps cross the Seine into the city’s southern half to stroll bookstore-lined backstreets in the 5th arrondissement, or explore a lesser-visited pocket of the city like Batignolles, a village-like neighborhood that’s known for its boho boutiques and quirky eateries.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, Bulgarian, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • In just a few short hours, see a tailor-made selection of sites
  • Experience historical and modern Paris – from Notre-Dame to the stylish Le Marais
  • Move between the northern and southern sides of the Seine, and see the river’s two natural islands
  • Shop for cheese and bread at a traditional market, or grab a bite at a trendy cafe (or both!)
  • Have a helpful host on hand to give you travel tips and tricks, and answer all your questions

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Our tour guide was Agathe and she was so knowledgeable about Paris. We walked to many of Paris’s treasured locations. It was a delight to spend the day with Agathe. She even made certain our lunch spot had gf options. According to my Fitbit we walked 12 miles. We slept well that night

    June 2022

    Margaret M

    Our tour guide, Loli was exceptional! I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a first time traveler, or returning and wanting to see something new. She customized our tour so that it fit what we were looking for perfectly. She also fit so much into our time. She shared diligent notes with us of all of the attractions we saw during our tour, and even gave personalized recommendations for the remainder of our trip. This was 100% worth every penny and more.

    June 2022

    Audrey A

    This tour was fantastic, Beatriz was engaging, knowledgeable, and fun. We learned about the history of Montmartre and made a fantastic day in Paris.

    April 2022

    Troy D

    Our guide Hristo was very patient. We were late due to flight delays. We were hungry as well! He rolled with our day and was very knowledgeable and kind.

    March 2022

    Amy C

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