Marais District and Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour 12ppl Max
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the secrets behind Paris’s former royal neighborhood on this 2.5 semi-private (12 guest maximum) guided walking tour of the Marais. Your guide will lead you through the tiny streets, courtyards, and mansions that make up this quintessentially Parisian district.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
This tour does not include entry into any synagogues, as access is restricted to worshippers for security reasons.
What To Expect
Le Marais
Start by understanding the historic importance of the Marais, which once laid beyond the center of Paris. Today, it is at the heart of the city. Discover the Church of Saint Paul and Saint Louis before walking through the courtyard of the majestic Hotel de Sully. Continue experiencing the royal history of the Marais by exploring the pristine Place des Vosges, a public square with unparalleled beauty in Paris. Afterwards, move forward in time to learn all about the bustling Jewish community that put the Marais on the map through the 18th and 19th centuries. Wander the bakeries and boutiques of the Pletzl before strolling the shop-laden rue des Francs Bourgeois. All the while you’ll discover mansion after mansion, former homes to the nobility that once called the Marais home. Some are now museums, like the highly worthwhile Musée Carnavalet. The tour may also introduce you to both the Hotel de Ville, or City Hall, and the Pompidou Center, both architectural masterpieces from very different periods.
Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis
We will start our tour by visiting the 17th century St-Paul-St-Louis church, which was built by the Jesuits after a design inspired by that of the Gesù church in Rome.
Options
UPGRADE AS A PRIVATE TOUR
PRIVATEWALKINGTOUR;PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU;DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS;TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
Semi-Private English 10am
Semi-Private English 10am: "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.
What‘s Included
PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE
DURATION 2.5 HOURS
SEMI-PRIVATE WALKING TOUR
TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
SEMI-PRIVATE" MEANS GROUP SIZE IS NEVER MORE THAN 12 GUESTS MAXIMUM
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
This tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
401 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
AMECG,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alasdair was an incredible guide and his passion for le Marias, Paris and history was infectious! We loved our tour and can highly recommend
Great tour!
Explorer819128,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tamari was an outstanding guide. She was very knowledgeable and kind. We highly recommend this tour.
Marais walking tour
Paul H,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tamari knows her details. Good mix of historical and contemporary sites. Great energy. Thanks Tamari.
A visit with Georgia- not to miss.
903rashmit,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful walking tour of the Marais district with Georgia. She is very knowledgeable, cheerful and bubbly, and made the trip very interesting. Her positive energy and deep knowledge of history and of the area, combined with the interesting anecdotes she related, made it an unforgettable visit. We would definitely recommend this trip with her. Thank you Georgia.
Our guide was very...
Debbie J,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable! A joy to be around! There was so much that we didn’t know about the holocaust and about France!
Discovering the Marais
James E,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eden was both knowledgeable and charming as she lead our small group through back ways, streets and alleys to uncover the hidden gems and stories of the Marais. Thoroughly enjoyable, a morning well spent and a great introduction to the neighborhood.
Eden is a wonderful Marais guide
143jillz,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eden was a wonderful guide. Great knowledge of the area and was very attentive to the subject matter preferences of the guests.
The Marais you never knew existed.
605murrayk,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On a 1-5 scale, our guide was a 6 !!saw all the high points and learned many lesser known facts.
Great tour of Le Marais
Murray K,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alistdair was our guide and he was terrific. Gave us insights and history of the Marais. He was a six star guide!
Great tour
Bookgrams,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was an excellent guide, telling the story of the Marais from swampland to shopping Mecca.
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