Paris' Best Kept Secrets With A Local Insider: Private & Personalized

Paris, France

3 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Head off the tourist trail—and discover one of Paris' most atmospheric and charming neighborhoods—on this private walking tour of the Canal Saint-Martin. Immortalized in "Amélie," the canal is a respite in the city that's popular with artists, students, and bohemians. Dip into a wine bar and people-watch for a bit, or grab the makings for a small picnic—it's all up to you on this custom tour.

This private tour gives you the freedom to customize your itinerary
Discover how Paris locals live, and see a side of the city many overlook
Choose from a wide range of start times, all throughout the day
Learn insider facts, stories, and recommendations from your guide

What's Included

100% Private and personalised experience
3 hours with a Local Host
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Authentic local knowledge and insight
Walking experience

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Monument à la République
Pl. de la République, 75010 Paris, France
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Marche couvert Saint Martin

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canal Saint-Martin (Pass By)

Brasserie de l'Hôtel du Nord (Pass By)

Le Comptoir Général (Pass By)

Gare du Nord (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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

4.3

based on 4 reviews

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Lauren_P, Mar 2026

We wanted this experience to be more. It felt more like a meandering walk with scattered facts and conversation (mostly about our guides interests and life) sprinkled in rather than a tour truly designed with us in mind. Definitely saw parts of the city that we probably wouldn't have seen on our own but just didn't feel like a special or tailored experience.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Hello Lauren, Our goal is always to create fully personalized experiences that reflect each guest’s interests, so we’re sorry to learn that this didn’t come through in your case. Your comments about the balance of content and personalization are very helpful, and we will be sharing this with the team for review and improvement. We’re glad to hear you were still able to see parts of the city you might not have explored on your own, but we understand your expectations for a more curated and focused experience. We truly appreciate your honest input and hope to have the opportunity to provide a more aligned experience in the future. Warm regards, Sheenah and the City Unscripted team

Canal Saint Martin

catherine_P, Nov 2021

Guide au top, beaucoup d’explications historiques très enrichissant Des endroits où nous ne serions jamais allé comme l’hôpital St Louis Super expérience et beaux paysages

Response from Host, Nov 2021

Hello catherine I am please to hear you have a lovely experience in Paris with our local host and got to see some place you would not have visited on your own. We hope to host you again soon. Warm regards Liezel

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