Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris
Kickstart your trip to Paris

What you'll do

You’ll join your local host in exploring two of Paris’s most famous districts, and get a practical crash course in navigating the city like a pro. See real-life scenes of the Paris you’re picturing in your head: cobbled streets? Medieval architecture? People drinking espressos at sidewalk cafes? Check, check, and check. In Le Marais, when you’ve got your fill of historical buildings and stunning galleries, you’ll learn how locals shop at traditional market Marché d'Aligre. There’s no better power snack than a perfectly silky crêpe before making your way to Bastille for a lesson in French Revolution history and the ways of the bobo: Paris’s “bourgeois-bohemian”, who can be spotted shopping for locally made garments in eastern Bastille.

Where you’ll go

You’ll get up close and personal with two of Paris’s most-central districts north of the Seine: historic Le Marais and edgy Bastille. Why? If you can navigate the crowded, cobbled, alleyways of Le Marais, then hop on a subway to the urban backstreets of Bastille, you’ll be an honorary Parisian painting the town rouge in no time. In Le Marais, you’ll weave between galleries, museums, 700-year-old architecture, and traditional markets, and maybe stop for a quick croissant on a quaint, crooked sidewalk. Just over a mile east in Bastille, join locals trawling the eccentric boutiques and cool concept stores that are hidden just around the corner from the monumental July Column and the Coulée Verte – a park built on an elevated railway line.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 3 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Learn how to navigate Paris like a local as you explore two of the most famous districts in Paris – Le Marais and Bastille
  • Shop for clothes and Parisian treats at a historic covered market
  • Discover museums, architectural splendors, and swift history lessons of the French Revolution!
  • Get the best introduction to the city (with more insider knowledge to be gained over a glass of wine at a local haunt)
  • Ask your host any questions about Paris, so you can make the most of your trip!

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 3 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 drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • COVID-19 Flexible Policy: 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

    We booked this tour for our first full day in Paris, as our Airbnb was right in the Marche d’Aligre and we wanted to get to know the area better before we started our week. Hristo was an amazing guide! He reached out to us before the trip to let us know what to expect and when we met up that morning he quickly learned more about our trip and gave us a tour that was very personalized. We really enjoyed the high line walk, and the many recommendations for restaurants, shopping and museums were invaluable! He also took the time to answer the many questions we had about getting around in Paris. I would highly recommend this tour if you are staying in the Bastille area or want to check out a less-touristy area of the city.

    March 2022

    Kelsie S

    It was a delightful moment with some friends in Paris along the canal St Martin in Paris. Many surprises there to discover.

    November 2021

    Catherine P

    Clovis was very kind and accommodating. He took us to interesting local places which is what we were hoping to see. He was willing to change and accommodate our needs. We were very pleased with our tour and would recommend it to others.

    November 2021

    Ann S

    Nadia was amazing! She's knowledgeable and so friendly. Do this tour as it was customized to our wants and likes. She answered all our questions and made great recommendations for sites to see as well as good restaurants off the beaten track.

    September 2021

    Colleen H

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