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Le Marais District Private Walking Tour
Discover the essence of Paris on a guided tour of the historic Marais District and see the Saint Jacques Tower, Hôtel de Ville, and Centre Pompidou. Extended option: see Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior) and visit Sainte-Chapelle with timed tickets. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2,5-hour: The Marais District Highlights Join this tour to see highlights of the Marais District, such as the Saint Jacques Tower, Hôtel de Ville, Centre Pompidou, Place d
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Overview
- ✓Discover the essence of Paris on a guided tour of the historic Marais District and see the Saint Jacques Tower, Hôtel de Ville, and Centre Pompidou.
- ✓Extended option: see Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior) and visit Sainte-Chapelle with timed tickets.
- ✓3,5-hour: The Marais District & Sainte-Chapelle Join this tour to visit Sainte Chapelle and see highlights of Ile de la Cité and the Marais District, including Hôtel deVille, Centre Pompidou and Notre Dame.
- ✓Le Marais is one of the trendiest districts of Paris, home to great Parisian architecture, history and culture.
- ✓Join an Expert Guide on the streets of Marais to hear stories about French nobles, Jewish people and the LGBT community who made this place their home.
Discover the essence of Paris on a guided tour of the historic Marais District and see the Saint Jacques Tower, Hôtel de Ville, and Centre Pompidou. Extended option: see Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior) and visit Sainte-Chapelle with timed tickets. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2,5-hour: The Marais District Highlights Join this tour to see highlights of the Marais District, such as the Saint Jacques Tower, Hôtel de Ville, Centre Pompidou, Place des Vosges and many more. 3,5-hour: The Marais District & Sainte-Chapelle Join this tour to visit Sainte Chapelle and see highlights of Ile de la Cité and the Marais District, including Hôtel deVille, Centre Pompidou and Notre Dame. Le Marais is one of the trendiest districts of Paris, home to great Parisian architecture, history and culture. Join an Expert Guide on the streets of Marais to hear stories about French nobles, Jewish people and the LGBT community who made this place their home.
Discover the essence of Paris on a guided tour of the historic Marais District and see the Saint Jacques Tower, Hôtel de Ville, and Centre Pompidou. Extended option: see Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior) and visit Sainte-Chapelle with timed tickets. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2,5-hour: The Marais District Highlights Join this tour to see highlights of the Marais District, such as the Saint Jacques Tower, Hôtel de Ville, Centre Pompidou, Place des Vosges and many more. 3,5-hour: The Marais District & Sainte-Chapelle Join this tour to visit Sainte Chapelle and see highlights of Ile de la Cité and the Marais District, including Hôtel deVille, Centre Pompidou and Notre Dame. Le Marais is one of the trendiest districts of Paris, home to great Parisian architecture, history and culture. Join an Expert Guide on the streets of Marais to hear stories about French nobles, Jewish people and the LGBT community who made this place their home.
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What’s Included
- ✓(number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- ✓Historical facts, cultural anecdotes and legends of Le Marais
- ✓Timed tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (only in 3,5-hour option)
- ✓Tips on the best local shops, restaurants and cafes
- ✓5-Stars Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- ✓Private History and Culture Tour of the Le Marais District in Paris
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Timed tickets to Sainte-Chapelle ( in 2,5-hour option)
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- •Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Sainte-Chapelle and Ile de la Cité tour are not included in the basic 2-hour tour.
- •Please arrive on time as there are time slots reserved to enter some attractions. Late arrival may prevent you from enjoying the full tour.
- •3,5-hour option only: due to regulations n Sainte-Chapelle, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-7 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point
🏁 End point
meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point
Good to know
- Guide languages
- Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
- Book at least
- 1 day(s) before
- Ages
- Adult 0–99
- Ticket
- Know before you Go: - Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information. - Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Sainte-Chapelle and Ile de la Cité tour are not included in the basic 2-hour tour. - Please arrive on time as there are time slots reserved to enter some attractions. Late arrival may prevent you from enjoying the full tour. - 3,5-hour option only: due to regulations n Sainte-Chapelle, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-7 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
10 min
Meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point
1.2 h
Your adventure begins on the bank of the River Seine, where you can admire the beautiful Théâtre du Châtelet, Fontaine du Châtelet, and the Saint Jacques Tower, which is the only remaining part of a 16th-century church that was destroyed during the French Revolution. Follow your Private Guide to the lively square in front of the striking Neo-Renaissance city hall Hôtel de Ville and see also the Church of Saint Gervais and Caserne Napoleon, the former barracks of Napoleon Bonaparte. Great history and culture awaits you at every turn!
45 min
Le Marais is a great place to witness different styles of Parisian architecture, from the lovely French-Gothic Saint Merri Church to modern landmarks like the colourful, kinetic Stravinsky Fountain and the avant-garde Centre Pompidou, which is first major example of an ‘inside-out’ building where its structural system, mechanical systems, and circulation exposed on the exterior. There are also many beautiful hôtels particuliers (urban mansions) to look at along the way, such as Hôtel de Sens, Hôtel de Sully, Hôtel de Breteuil and Hôtel Hérouet.
25 min
The final stop of this tour will be at the oldest planned square in Pairs, Place des Vosges. Here you will admire the mighty Pavillon du Roi, the buildings where the famous writer Victor Hugo lived, and the historic Tournelles Synagogue.
15 min
Explore the nearby Ile de la Cité island, known as the birthplace of Paris.
30 min
Timed tickets to Sainte-Chapelle are included in this tour to allow you to experience this top-ranked attraction without wasting time in long lines. Take a guided tour of the 13th-century royal chapel and marvel at its colourful Gothic interior with relics and notable stained-glass windows of biblical scenes.
15 min
Other points of interest include sightseeing outside the monumental Notre Dame Cathedral, and other iconic sights such as the Palace of Justice and Conciergerie, the 14th-century royal palace and French Revolution prison.
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