Secret Covered Passages Tour in Paris

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Paris, France

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip the typical tourist trails and step back in time on this off-the-beaten-path walking tour through some of the beautiful covered passages that connect the city. Discover charming stores, from chocolatiers and perfumers to walking-stick specialists and stamp shops, capture stunning photos of grand cast-iron ceilings, and get a sense of how French royalty shaped the city too.

Discover Paris’ most beautiful arcades, including Passage Verdeau
Guide tells the story of sights like the city’s first ever toy shop
Great choice for shoppers, photographers, and history buffs alike
Enjoy the relaxed pace and laidback atmosphere of a small-group tour

What's Included

Friendly Guide
Bibliothèque nationale de France is closed every Monday

Coffee and/or Tea
Personal Expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cadet
75009 Paris, France
Please meet at the top of the stairs of the metro.

End point

Louvre Museum
75001 Paris, France

Itinerary

A la Mere de Famille

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Passage Verdeau

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Passage Jouffroy

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bouillon Chartier Montparnasse (Pass By)

Passage des Panoramas

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bibliotheque nationale de France - site Francois Mitterrand

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galerie Colbert

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Galerie Vivienne

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palais-Royal

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2nd Arr. - Bourse (Pass By)

Bibliotheque de la Societe Nationale d'Horticulture de France

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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Sam was fabulous. He had...

Sue, May 2026

Sam was fabulous. He had wonderful knowledge of French history as well as the passages we walked through and could make links between them. Would highly recommend. Sue and Roger, Australia

Interesting and unique thing to do in Paris

Joan_R, May 2026

Very interesting tour. Our guide Alex was wonderful. My husband and I were the only ones on the tour and she showed up on a rainy day and showed and taught us many new things we never would have found on our own

Superb

Edward_G, Apr 2026

The guide was informative, interested in who we were, our interests, and spoke english very well. Extremely supportive in every way.

A Charming Walk Through Paris History

Katherine_M, Mar 2026

A wonderful tour through the secret covered passages of Paris. Rami was engaging, knowledgeable, and incredibly warm. I loved hearing the history and hidden stories. Recommend for the start of your trip to hear recommendations and places to discover.

Alexandra gave an...

Lyle_B, Feb 2026

Alexandra gave an excellent and insightful history of the passages, and introduced us to some hidden parts of Paris. We highly recommend this tour.

Great tour guide, wrong day to go!

Heather_H, May 2024

Niko was great! However check the timing when you book as most of the spots in the passages were closed due to multiple holidays. I enjoyed my time anyway, it’s a great thing to explore that I’d never have figured out where to go on my own.