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15 Best Paris Walking Tours

The walking tours that explain Paris properly: Le Marais’ hidden mansions, the islands and Montmartre’s back stairs, led by residents with shortcuts. The metro map is a disguise; this is a walking city.

1.Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

Discover Paris in a half-day walking tour covering over 30 top sights with a fun, knowledgeable guide. Ideal for first-timers and short stays.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Viator is staffed with Tour Guides you hope to have. We highly recommend this service and will happily use it again. Our Guide Olivia Kool was exceptional warm and knowledgable - our tour was well organized - we saw many wonderful historic and current sights…”

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2.Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

Discover Montmartre’s hidden gems, art, and scenic views on this 90-minute walking tour with friendly guides. Perfect for culture lovers and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“Laura was a great Tour guide for Monmarte. The secrets, the people, and how it turned from the cheapest place in Paris, to the most expensive, a great introduction to a tiny part of Paris.”

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3.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

Discover Montmartre’s culinary secrets on this 3.5-hour small-group food and wine tour, blending delicious tastings with iconic Paris views.

★ 5.0

“Oscar was amazing! What a great way to end a week in this amazing city. He really knew his way around blending the history with the art and wine and food. fantastique! Zut Alor! Friday evening the lights came on. We ended at Sac re…”

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5.Paris Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

Discover Paris' Île de la Cité, Notre Dame’s exterior, and archaeological crypt in this engaging 1.5-hour walking tour. Perfect for history buffs and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide was amazing! She was very friendly, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an interesting tour of the exterior grounds of Notre Dame in Paris.”

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6.Paris Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

Discover Paris's highlights on this free, tip-based walking tour led by knowledgeable guides, offering stunning views, local insights, and rich history.

★ 5.0

“Excellent! Very interesting, informative and fun! Learned a lot. Guide was great! Would love to have these in more areas of Paris as well.”

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7.Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

Explore Paris’s dark side on a 2-hour night walking tour of haunted sites, legends, and gruesome history with knowledgeable guides. Perfect for history and mystery lovers.

★ 4.5

“This was a very good way to better understand the darker side of Paris. Our guide, Thelma, took us to numerous spots related to death, murder or executions. Doing this at night added to the experience”

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8.Paris: Discover Hidden Montmartre on a Walking Tour

Explore Montmartre’s hidden gems on a 2-hour walking tour in Paris, featuring local sights, a famous bakery croissant, vineyards, and stunning city views.

★ 5.0

“Max was an exceptional tour guide. He knew so much about the area, told us great information about the history, the art, the people, the buildings - it was incredible. He kept a great pace, such that my 7yo daughter was fully engaged and my…”

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9.Paris Notre Dame Cathedral & lle de la Cite Walking Tour

Experience Paris’s historic Île de la Cité with a guided walking tour featuring Notre Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and iconic bridges—full of genuine insights.

★ 4.5

“Guide was knowledgeable but not worth the cost and time. Do not recommend. Entrance to Notre Dame is free and you are on your own for both entrances. Guide waits outside/leaves at the end.”

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10.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

Discover Versailles with this guided day trip from Paris, including train transport, garden tour, and timed palace entry—perfect for history lovers and first-timers.

★ 4.5

“Aaron was an amazing tour guide who not only was funny but brought to life the stories of Versailles. One of the best tour guides we have had and made sure to take care of us with asking if we needed anything throughout the tour.…”

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11.Paris: Montmartre Must-See Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Discover Montmartre’s artistic charm and secret corners on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour with a passionate local guide for just $29.

★ 4.9

“Perfect tour. JB is an excellent guide. He knows every detail about Montmartre, traces its history from village to part of Paris, explains the food war with Paris and the construction of the basilica. During the walk he shows all interesting places, and he can…”

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12.Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour + Skip The Line Sainte Chapelle.

Discover Paris's iconic landmarks with this guided outdoor tour of Notre-Dame and skip-the-line access to Sainte-Chapelle. Perfect for history and architecture lovers.

★ 5.0

“Elizabeth was very informative and knowledgeable. She was fun and upbeat.It was great tour. Recommend everyone to take the tour and learn from it.”

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13.Paris: Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

Discover Paris' historic Île de la Cité on a 1.5-hour guided walking tour, with optional visits to Sainte-Chapelle, the Crypt, and the Conciergerie for an authentic experience.

★ 4.2

“Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. She kept the kids entertained and gave a lot of information for the adults. She answered all our questions. We were running about 5-7 minutes late. Our guide was so kind and helped us get up to speed on…”

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14.Paris Uncovered: Unique Guided Walking Tours with a Twist

Discover Paris through engaging guided walking tours in neighborhoods like Montmartre, Le Marais, and the Latin Quarter with expert local guides.

★ 4.8

“We enjoyed our walking tour of Montmartre with Elise. She patiently and enthusiastically showed us the neighborhood and pointed out the main historical facts about the town and historical buildings. We recommend the tour.”

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15.Paris: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Paris through a personalized private walking tour with passionate locals. Explore hidden gems, local tips, and authentic neighborhoods for an immersive experience.

★ 4.6

“The tour with macy was great. She was on time, we’re visiting a museum which fitted my interests quite well, walked around, gave me some information about paris itself w.r.t. where to go shopping, to eat and stuff. It was definitely worth it and I…”

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More Paris Walking Tours

4.9Montmartre Walking Tour with a Local Guide2 hours$27 5.0Montmartre for Art Lovers – Walking tour with Expert Guide2.5 hours$14 4.5Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior Guided Walking Tour1 hour (approx.)$42.98 5.0Paris: Old Town & Latin Quarter Guided Walking Tour2.5 hours$41 4.9The Official Emily in Paris Locations Walking Tour2.5 hours$46 4.7Paris: Montmartre Hidden Gems and Highlights Walking Tour1.5 hours$37 4.2Paris: Louvre Museum Entry Ticket and Garden Walking Tour$53 5.0Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur – Exclusive Guided Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$59.69 4.9Paris: Emily Inspired Walking Tour$43 4.9Paris: Notre Dame Exterior Walking Tour with Sainte Chapelle$81 4.5Notre Dame Cathedral Outdoor Walking Tour1 hour (approx.)$32.58 5.0Paris Private Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer2 hours (approx.)$151.23 4.5Paris: Gardens of Versailles Walking Tour & Palace Entry3 hours$76 4.5Paris: Ghosts, Legends & Mysteries Evening Walking Tour2 hours$15 5.0Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$107.68 5.0Paris Montmartre Private Walking Tour – Best Art, Culture, Food1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$57.13 5.0Paris Latin Quarter Walking Tour plus Seine River Cruise Option$41.71 4.4Paris: Walking Tour with Notre Dame or Ste-Chapelle Access90 minutes - 2 hours$20 5.0Latin Quarter Paris – Exclusive Guided Walking Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$59.69 5.0Paris City Center “the History of Paris” Exclusive Guided Walking Tour2 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$59.69 5.0Hidden Paris: Discover Medieval Marais on a Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$55.87 5.0Paris Highlights: Half Day Private Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$423.44 5.0Paris Saint Germain Des Pres Walking Tour with Cruise Option1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$43.55 4.8Paris: Le Marais District Jewish History Guided Walking Tour3.5 hours$80