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 (may use public transport)

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

  • 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
  • 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

    She took us to great spots for food in the Latin quarter and Marais. She knew about the history of the neighborhoods and also about great museums other than the Louvre. Loved our experience and it was worth every penny!

    December 2022

    Hilario H

    I wasn’t sure what to expect from this tour, but I really enjoyed it. Ivana is extremely friendly, helpful and informative. She was very punctual, and helped me buy metro tickets, answered all my questions about recommended places and directions. She showed me some hidden gems I wouldn’t have ever known about. We walked around most of the places I wanted to see. It was a perfect balance between telling me about the history of the place and giving me a moment to just take it all in and stop for photos. Not only that, she was kind enough to send me an email later that day telling me which bus I should take to get to a place I wanted to visit the following day. She was also very helpful when I emailed her a few times asking for directions. As a solo traveler visiting Paris for the first time, I totally recommend this tour. I managed to see a lot and had more confidence to navigate the city on my own. I would definitely book another tour with Ivana the next time I visit.

    December 2022

    Jehan J

    We had such a wonderful tour with John. Not only did he reach out many days in advance of our tour, he helped us with some other suggestions for things to do on the other days of our stay in Paris. He was a pleasure to work with and certainly deserves 5 stars!

    October 2022

    Richard S

    We had such a wonderful tour with John. Not only did he reach out many days in advance of our tour, but he also helped us with some other suggestions for things to do on the other days of our stay in Paris. He was a pleasure to work with and certainly deserves 5 stars!

    October 2022

    Richard S

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