Paris Le Marais Hidden Gems Small Group Tour with Cruise Option
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Paris
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Want to feel like a local? You have to go where they go. Welcome to Le Marais. This stylish neighborhood is filled with trendy shops, medieval alleys, and unusual attractions many travelers miss. But it’s where Parisians come to play. You’ll understand why with this immersive walking tour of Le Marais. You might even feel a little Parisian yourself at the end. Led by your local guide, you’ll explore the Marais’ rich history and modern appeal, from the old Jewish quarter to the vibrant LGBT community. See the Pompidou Center, the so-called “inside-out building” and visit the Place des Vosges where Victor Hugo once lived Our tour ends at the Saint Paul metro station. Your guide can share tips...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
Experienced, local guide
Interactive, small group tour (15-20 per group)
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
2 Rue Brisemiche
Meet in front of building 2 Rue Brisemiche, located next to the Pompidou Center across from the large Dalí mural. (The mural shows the face of a man holding his finger to his mouth). Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”
Google Maps: 2 Rue Brisemiche 75004 Paris.
Return
Saint-Paul
Tour ends in front of the Saint Paul metro station about a mile and a half from the starting point
Items | Paris Le Marais Hidden Gems Small Group Tour with Cruise Option
Itinerary
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Centre Pompidou
Marvel at the "inside-out" architecture of this controversial building which houses the world's largest modern art museum. Your guide will share a brief overview of what the building means to Parisians who have a love-hate relationship with this colorful landmark. You might decide to return at a later time and pay to visit inside for the current exhibits or you can take a free ride up to the top for a fabulous view of Paris from up high.
5 minutes
2
Cloitre des Billettes
Take a peek behind the door to journey back to a medieval time as your guide shares the brief history of one of the last remaining cloisters in Paris.
5 minutes
3
Impasse des Arbaletriers
Stroll down this medieval 15th centruy dead-end road named for a crossbow shooting range and hear about it's history that dates back to buildings from the 13th century. Your guide will also explain why this charming street is shiny and new on one side and gritty on the other side, complete with street art and graffiti.
10 minutes
4
La Rue des Rosiers
Wander down this classic photo-worthy street in the Jewish quarter of the Marais and learn about a culture that has withstood the gentrification of recent times. Your guide can help point out some of the remaining authentic deli's and shops and give you time to pop in and treat yourself to a snack
15 minutes
5
Bibliotheque historique de la ville de Paris
Visit this historic library housed in one of the oldest mansions in the Marais, the Hôtel de Lamoignon. Take a peek inside and make your plans to return and explore the over 1 million books, documents and maps with details of Paris from the 16th century to present day Paris.
10 minutes
6
Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris
Discover the Musee Carnavalet, the city’s top history museum and one of the city's rare examples of Renaissance architecture. Soak up the regal atmosphere as you stroll along the picturesque gardens
5 minutes
7
Fontaines de la Place des Vosges
Stroll through the Place des Vosges, a 17th-century square once home to Victor Hugo. You and your guide and fellow travelers may like to sit for a moment amidst the welcoming grounds as your guide regales you with stories about this epicenter of the Marais
10 minutes
8
Jardin de l'Hotel de Sully
Meander through this scenic courtyard of a private mansion, built in the early 17th century when the Marais was especally notable for it's royal and upper class residents and visitors and which today is responsible for the management of historic buildings and monuments
10 minutes
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Seine River
Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more.
Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
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Eiffel Tower
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
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Notre Dame
Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
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Petit Palais
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
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Musee d'Orsay
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Paris Le Marais Hidden Gems Small Group Tour with Cruise Option
(231) Reviews
Paris
About
Want to feel like a local? You have to go where they go. Welcome to Le Marais. This stylish neighborhood is filled with trendy shops, medieval alleys, and unusual attractions many travelers miss. But it’s where Parisians come to play. You’ll understand why with this immersive walking tour of Le Marais. You might even feel a little Parisian yourself at the end. Led by your local guide, you’ll explore the Marais’ rich history and modern appeal, from the old Jewish quarter to the vibrant LGBT community. See the Pompidou Center, the so-called “inside-out building” and visit the Place des Vosges where Victor Hugo once lived Our tour ends at the Saint Paul metro station. Your guide can share tips...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
Experienced, local guide
Interactive, small group tour (15-20 per group)
Lunch
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
2 Rue Brisemiche
Meet in front of building 2 Rue Brisemiche, located next to the Pompidou Center across from the large Dalí mural. (The mural shows the face of a man holding his finger to his mouth). Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”
Google Maps: 2 Rue Brisemiche 75004 Paris.
Return
Saint-Paul
Tour ends in front of the Saint Paul metro station about a mile and a half from the starting point
