Paris Gay Marais Semi-Private Walking Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Paris, France

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover a new side of Le Marais on this LGBTQ-themed walking tour of the bohemian district. Meet your guide in the neighborhood in the afternoon and set off with just a small group for company. In addition to glimpsing sights like the Place des Vosges, you’ll learn all about the area’s millennia of queer history—and will finish at a gay bar to discover its present-day scene, too.

This small-group walking tour offers a personalized way to see the city
Learn all about Paris’ LGBTQ history and culture
Discover a new side of Le Marais with your guide’s storytelling
Finish the tour with a complimentary drink at a neighborhood gay bar

What's Included

Beverages
Local guide
Professional guide
Alcoholic Beverages

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

135 Rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris, France
Your guide will be holding a Fat Cat Tours sign and will be standing near the carousel by the exit of the Saint Paul metro station (line 1).

End point

Café Voulez-Vous
18 Rue du Temple, 75004 Paris, France
This tour ends in one of the most popular gar bars in Paris! Enjoy a drink and stay as long as you'd like!

Operating hours
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

Le Marais

Admission Ticket Free

Place des Vosges

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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

5.0

based on 11 reviews

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A Great Tour in the Gay Marais with a knowledgeable, energetic and personable guide

Mark_B, Nov 2023

We met our guide Harry outside Les Chimeres restaurant. This began a fun and fast-paced tour of the Marais district. Harry has in-depth knowledge, including some interesting and unusual details about the area. Harry was equally conversant in the political, Jewish and more recent gay history of the district. He was very personable and we truly enjoyed and recommend this Paris Gay Marais walking tour. We ended the tour with drinks and conversation at Cafe Voulez-Vous. We then had plenty of time to further explore the area on our own.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Dear Mark, Thanks for this beautiful review. We are thrilled to read you loved your tour with Harry. Thank-you for choosing Fat Cat Tours!

Totally Awesome and Unexpected Walk Through Queer French History!

Peter_P, Jul 2023

Wow, guys, you won't believe this tour! The Gay Marais Semi-Private Walking Tour totally blew my mind. If you're like me and enjoy uncovering hidden histories that often get swept under the rug, you're in for a treat! Our guide, Adam, was such a cool dude, seriously. He was a total encyclopedia of knowledge but with a wicked sense of humor. It was like hanging out with your incredibly smart, slightly nerdy, and super engaging friend who has a knack for spinning a good yarn. You're not going to believe some of the stuff Adam tells you about the French gay nobility. Seriously, I was like, "No way, that's crazy!" the entire time. It's a shame this part of history often gets "straight-washed" (Adam's word, not mine!), but I’m glad there’s someone like him out there revealing 100% true facts that have been hidden for too long. The Place des Vosges and other key spots were amazing to see, sure, but the lesser-known locations Adam took us to were absolute game-changers. These tucked-away gems have so many stories to tell, and with Adam's knack for narration, it felt like we were living them in real-time. What's so cool about this tour being semi-private is that it's super chill. It's like strolling around with a group of friends, which is basically what we became by the end. And Adam, being the rockstar that he is, made sure everyone's questions got answered. It was all very go-with-the-flow and laid-back, which I absolutely loved. We capped off the tour in a local gay bar, a total cherry on top! Not only did it bring the whole historical journey full circle, but it also put us right in the middle of today’s vibrant LGBTQ scene. We had a great chat over complimentary drinks. Talk about an immersive experience! So, in short, if you’re looking for a different spin on the usual Paris tour, do yourself a favor and check out the Gay Marais Semi-Private Walking Tour. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ community or just someone curious about this side of history, you're gonna have a blast. And tell Adam I said hi!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Dear Peter, We cannot thank you enough for your amazing review. This tour is SO important for us, and we are always so incredibly happy and grateful when we receive this kind of feedback! It really was a true pleasure to have you on our tour with Adam! Please let us know when you are back in Paris!

Great walking tour

Kirk_L, Mar 2020

Abby was knowledgeable and engaging. She provided great information about LGBT history in Paris and in le Marais.

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Dear Kirk, Thank-you for choosing Fat Cat for your recent Gay Marais walking tour! We are happy you enjoyed Abbie - she really is a treasure! We hope to see you again soon! Fat Cat Tours

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