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, Cantonese, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, 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
  • 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
  • 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

    We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide. She was so thoughtful and caring.

    July 2022

    Nicole G

    Very good overview of Paris. We felt well prepared to explore Paris after our trip with Bibi. She was well versed on the history and architecture of Paris.

    July 2022

    LiAnne Q

    We had a wonderful experience with city unscripted. The company was great with communications and kept us updated through the day of the tour. Our guide was Maxime. He was fantastic! He touched base with us before the tour to make sure it was built around our needs. It was a fantastic introduction to Paris and gave us just what we needed to feel better about exploring the city on our own. He also kept in touch with us after the tour to help make recommendations and answer questions. He was very friendly and kept our teenage boys engaged throughout the tour. He had a wide range of knowledge about the city and its history. Definitely a highlight of our trip!

    July 2022

    Julie S

    We had a wonderful experience with city unscripted. The company was great with communications and kept us updated through the day of the tour. Our guide was Maxime. He was fantastic! He touched base with us before the tour to make sure it was built around our needs. It was a fantastic introduction to Paris and gave us just what we needed to feel better about exploring the city on our own. He also kept in touch with us after the tour to help make recommendations and answer questions. He was very friendly and kept our teenage boys engaged throughout the tour. He had a wide range of knowledge about the city and its history. Definitely a highlight of our trip!

    July 2022

    Julie S

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