The History of Paris: Historical Le Marais Private Tour

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Paris, France

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

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Overview

Boasting a range of boutiques and restaurants loved by locals, Le Marais is one of Paris's hippest neighborhoods. Discover the best the area has to offer on a private walking tour that stops at top landmarks, including the Centre Pompidou, the historic Les Halles market, and the banks of the Seine. Going with a local host ensures you get an insider’s perspective on the neighborhood’s history and hidden gems.

Private tour ensures a personal, tailored experience
Discover hidden gems loved by locals that most visitors miss
Take away tailored recommendations to enhance your stay
Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you

What's Included

Private Tour - Only your travel party & your guide
Trained local guide
Make on-the-spot changes to the tour
Local tips & recommendations

Food & Beverages
Hotel pick up & drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

29 Rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris, France
Outside: Office Tourism And Convention De Paris (Hotel de Ville)

End point

Pont Marie
75004 Paris, France
Say goodbye at the Pont Marie

Itinerary

Place des Vosges

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

4th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musée des Archives Nationales - Hôtel de Soubise (Pass By)

Rue Francois Miron (Pass By)

Pont Marie (Pass By)

La Rue des Rosiers (Pass By)

Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

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

4.7

based on 47 reviews

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A very cold day in Le Marais

Christine_R, Jan 2025

Very cheerful, charming young guide. We really wanted the bare historical facts of Le Marais as there is so much to learn. We were slowed down by drawn out visits to 2 churches. It was very cold and we needed to keep moving. Rather too philosophical for us. More details of the Jewish history would have been interesting

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Dear Christine, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you found your guide cheerful and charming, but we understand that you were looking for a more fact-focused historical tour with a stronger emphasis on Jewish history. We appreciate your input on the pacing and content, and we'll take it into account to better match our tours to guests' expectations. Your insights help us improve, and we hope to offer you a more tailored experience in the future! Best wishes, Withlocals Team

NEVER USE VIATOR!

Maura_M, May 2024

I would give a 0 stars if it was an option. My tour guide never showed up. I waited 30 minutes in the designated spot. I called the support team who kept me on hold for 40 minutes while trying to figure out where the tour guide was, with no luck. I texted directly with the tour guide he did not respond, four times! I shared all of my screenshots of this communication with viator, in addition to a detailed explanation of events. To add insult to injury, Viator rejected my refund request without even LOOKiNG at all of my supporting documentation. This is outrageous! I will NEVER use viator again and am considering legal action for the waste of my vacation days, time and stress that this hs caused me.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Dear guest, We are deeply sorry for your experience with the "History of Paris: Historical Le Marais Private Tour." It’s unacceptable that your guide didn’t show up and that our support team couldn’t resolve it promptly. We understand your frustration and the impact on your vacation. We are taking immediate steps to address this issue and prevent it from happening again. There must have been a misunderstanding; if a host did not show up, a refund should have been issued. We will investigate this further to ensure the proper resolution. Please reach us out directly at info@withlocals.com with your booking ID. Again, our sincere apologies. We hope to regain your trust in the future. Best regards, Withlocals Team

Iza our guide truly is the BEST!

Theresa_G, Sep 2023

Our guide Isabelle was just THE BEST! She really knows the heartbeat of Le Marais- she gave us tons of recommendations for shopping food the best coffee the best cheese. She knows so much about the history of the area- we learned a lot! She is very personable- we loved our time with her. Please pass this onto her!❤️

Discovering Hidden Gems in Le Marais with Carlos

Derek_R, Aug 2023

**Discovering Hidden Gems in Le Marais with Carlos** I recently embarked on a delightful journey through the charming streets of Le Marais with our guide, Carlos. Even for someone who had once called Paris home, Carlos unveiled a treasure trove of spots in Le Marais that had remained undiscovered. He isn't just a guide; he's a passionate storyteller with a flexibility that caters to his audience. His infectious enthusiasm and depth of knowledge provide a fresh and captivating perspective on Paris. For those in search of the true essence of Le Marais and beyond, look no further than Carlos. Eagerly awaiting our next Parisian adventure, we'll undoubtedly have Carlos leading the way once more. Highly recommended!

Great Afternoon with Paolo!

Mark_D, Jun 2023

Six stars Paolo, you're the best!! Had a great afternoon with a kind and extremely knowledgeable guide named Paolo. Great tour of a beautiful part of Paris. Saw places and learned history that would have gone otherwise unnoticed during our walks. Paolo pointed out so many amazing places and was truly a great host and guide. Merci Paolo!!!

The private tour covered...

Raghunandan_S, Oct 2022

The private tour covered the entire Le Marais area well and the guide was very good and provided detailed explanations. We were able to cover leisurely all the points of interest.

We enjoyed our time with...

Suzanne_E, Apr 2022

We enjoyed our time with our guide! He knows so much about Paris, historically and architecturally. The perfect person to guide us around to the most important spots to see in the city. We walked around the Marais district. We also discussed the Parisian culture and had fun getting to know him. Very interesting and we highly recommend him. Thank you P!

Wonderful

Marieke_W, Nov 2021

Fantastic tour! Thanks to Murilo. He was great. Showed all kinds of hidden treasures in Le Marais. Great walk.

Marais

Mary_T, Sep 2021

Tour guide was excellent! We booked this last minute and were very lucky to have such a knowledgeable guide.

Le Marais experience with Paolo!

PaulBoris_K, Sep 2021

Paolo,a very personable and enthusiastic guide, with a wonderful personality and background, gave us a wonderful perspective and walk through of Le Marais as a private tour. One if our best tours and we stayed 5 days and experienced tours evety AM and PM for all of those days.

Visite au marais

Vincent_J, Sep 2021

Guide brésilien tres sympathique, et pétri de connaissances sur paris, mais aussi dans beaucoup de domaine. Tres bonne visite.

Visite insolite et Sympathiqueavec un guide espagnol

Patricia_G, Aug 2020

Guide fort sympathique cela avait même commencé nous avions une réservation la veille mais le guide n’est jamais venu. Mais notre interlocuteur Viator a pris les choses en main et dès le lendemain nous avions une nouvelle visite ou puisque nous partions le soir!Merci

Très bien

marquis1309, Nov 2019

Maxime a été très courtois, et s'est bien adapté à notre demande. Il n'a pas hésité à modifier le parcours qu'il avait prévu pour satisfaire notre curiosité.