Tours with locals in Paris

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Tourist enjoying a rainy day of exploring Paris with a local guide

Top Paris tours & experiences

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best Paris private tours & experiences with locals

There’s no better way to explore the City of Lights than with a like-minded local by your side. Our tours with locals in Paris let you experience the city beyond the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. You won’t miss out on the top attractions, but you might see them from a different perspective – from a secret rooftop or a hidden bar loved by locals. Discover the soul of Paris on tours with locals who can show you what makes the city truly special. Explore the cobbled cafés that serve the best French pastries, the charismatic neighborhoods further from the city center – and get to know the Paris that only reveals itself to the people who call it home.

Meet some of our Paris local hosts

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Discovering hidden gems along the streets of Paris with a local

Discover Paris beyond your guidebook

On our tours with locals, you won’t ever be hindered by confusing maps, tangled public transport, or menus written in French. Your local guide is a walking, talking GPS and Google Translate who can answer any questions you have about navigating the city. Every city is so much more than its top 10 travel list. Our local guides will help you build a deep cultural understanding of Paris and France. By experiencing Paris on our tours with locals, you’ll gain invaluable insight into the city’s unique customs and traditions, getting a beautifully nuanced portrait of its personality in the process.

Couple enjoying coffee with a local guide at a bistro in Paris

A Paris tour for every type of traveler

Whether you’re a history buff who wants to soak up every inch of Paris’s past, an architecture aficionado who wants to see as many landmarks as possible, or a fanatic foodie whose must-see attractions are restaurants, markets, and cafés, our Paris tours with locals will be personalized to you. Paris has something for everyone, and in our network of likable locals, we have someone who shares your passion and can show you the best their city has to offer. Our guides come from all ages, backgrounds, and perspectives – between them, we’ll find the perfect friend to suit your travel style.

Seeing the famous sights in Paris on a private tour with a local guide

From highlights to hidden gems

In a city with more iconic attractions than you could see in an entire month, making the most of your time is a must. On our City Unscripted tours with locals in Paris, you’ll have plenty of help to squeeze in as many sights as possible, whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours to do it. But more than that, our tours with locals let you see Paris’ local haunts and lesser-known landmarks. It’s easy to get caught up in the tourist trap and lose sight of the city’s authenticity. Your local guide is eager to share the secret gems that make Paris so special to the people who call it home.

Paris travel tips and inspiration from our Travel Magazine

Find the best things to do, places to eat, and lots of travel tips in Paris and around the world recommended by our local hosts

Latest reviews from our guests

Jojo was fun, knowledgeable and easy going. She kept us out of the Paris crowds yet we saw the best parts of Paris. We thoroughly enjoyed or guide!

June 2023

Anne Marie A
My wife and I had a wonderful experience with Elyesse. He was very knowledgeable and designed a walking tour that perfectly met our expectations. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in a custom walking tour of Paris. We were not sure what to expect but he showed up at our hotel on time and was ready to take us on a grand tour of all the sights we were interested in seeing. I think City Unscripted is a fantastic idea and will most definitely use them in the future for our travels.

June 2023

Andra W
Highly recommend City Unscripted for the ease of setting up this private tour of Montmartre. But more impressed with our guide, Clovis. He grew up in the area, very clear speaking English, and picked a fantastic route for us. It was almost as if he already knew that we didn't like crowds and really just wanted a slow paced journey through the area. My family (spouse, 14YO, & 11YO) eventually ran out of steam (aka kid's attention span :-) so Clovis showed us to a restaurant and reminded us to grab an eclair from the childhood bakery (unanimous, BEST EVER!). Fantastic family memory. Thank you Clovis!

May 2023

Jason B
Had a great tour in Paris with a very knowledgeable and nice guide named Roffy. She customized the tour to my interests (local food, non tourist neighborhoods) and she showed me places that I would never found even after coming to Paris for work for over 20 years.

May 2023

Daniel L