Secret Covered Passages Tour in Paris

Recommended by 95% of travelers

Paris, France

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

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Overview

Skip the typical tourist trails in Paris and go off the beaten path with this walking tour through a selection of covered arcades that connect the city. Follow your guide as you explore these on foot. 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.

Enjoy a personalized experience in a small-group setting
Beat the heat or shelter from the rain during this mostly indoor activity
Get more familiar with the layout of Paris by exploring it on foot
Easy to fit into a busy vacation schedule

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 at time of booking
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

4.7

based on 19 reviews

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Relaxing and Fun

Joan_F, Aug 2026

Our best and most fun tour in Paris! We took many other tours, built somehow we enjoyed this one the most. Viking was a terrific guide, there were just 6 of us, so we all got personal attention. It was just a relaxing but interesting way to experience some of French history and culture away from the crowds of other attractions.

Do this tour!!!

Arlene_M, Aug 2026

This is a great use of your 1.5 hours! It’s our 3rd time in Paris and we wanted to do something different than the usual Seine cruise, Eiffel Tower, Louvre activities. This tour did not disappoint! It was a small group (there were only 3 of us: my husband, myself and another lady from Germany.) The tour guide, Julien, was friendly and most accommodating! He was able to answer all our questions and piqued our interest with historical details. There was ample time to take pictures as it was an easy-paced tour. We were even able to sample chocolates at A La Mere de Famille! I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.

A beautiful, hidden slice of Paris

Sharlan_D, Jul 2026

Great overview of the passages' influence on Paris architecture, culture and society. Our tour guide, Alex, shared knowledge beyond that of the passages, tying in Paris history and commerce.

Covered passages and more with Mireille

Stella_V, Jun 2026

Mireille was fantastic. She took the time to explain the historical and cultural significance as we visited the beautiful passages and was also very patient to give us time and look around and enjoy the experience. Thank you Mireille for an amazing experience!

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.