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Places Parisians Love: Classic Treasures, Hidden Gems & Locals' Picks
Join this unique free tour with a local guide, to the spots only Parisians know. Small groups, Parisian guides, hidden gems, iconic landmarks from unique angles, and a relaxed 90-minute walk designed for authentic city experiences.
Things to do Places Parisians Love: Classic Treasures, Hidden Gems & Locals' Picks
We are local guides from Paris, not transplants. We introduce you to the Paris that we love. Our tours are intimate by design, so we stay engaged and attentive to everyone individually. Solo travelers especially feel at home with us. Join "Places Parisians Love" to discover Paris through the places locals return to again and again. Iconic landmarks from quieter angles, hidden royal gardens, elegant galleries, cherished spots, and what these places mean to Parisians today. Your tour begins at Palais Mazarin, the beautiful yet overlooked landmark in central Paris. From there, your guide leads you on a 90-minute walk through some of the places Parisians cherish most: Galerie Vivienne, Palais Royal, Place Colette, and the Louvre from an angle most visitors never discover. This tour is for travelers who prefer experiencing a city over simply ticking it off. Hot weather comfort: On hot days, we adapt our routes, stay in the shade whenever possible, make regular water stops, and provide hand fans for guests.
Included
Louvre Pyramid
Domaine National du Palais-Royal
Galerie Vivienne
Meeting point
8 rue Vivienne - guide in a pink vest
Reviews (139)
2024-08-29 12:48:52
“Excellent ”
Excellent
José Luís Berdón Madrigal (English)
2024-08-28 05:58:20
“Wonderful”
Our walk was wonderful, our guide was knowledgeable and friendly and the pace of the tour was great.
Keley Brewster (English)
2024-08-17 15:29:54
“Nice hidden places”
I had a fantastic experience on this tour, thanks to our guide! From the start, he was friendly, engaging, and full of energy, making the whole experience enjoyable and memorable. He shared fascinating stories and insights at each stop, turning a simple tour into an unforgettable adventure.
Monique Salotti (English)
2024-08-08 11:46:31
“Unsatisfactory”
Guide didn’t deliver on the title. No real secrets or gems included in the content. Guide walked very fast, cut his delivery short, and needs to up his game appreciably.
Sandy Lamb (English)
2024-08-06 12:30:09
“Wonderful, a gem, ”
The guide is very knowledgeable and she could really uncover the hidden gems.
Thank you
Clara Garcia (English)
2024-07-28 21:12:53
“Great little surprise!”
I booked this tour not really knowing to expect given that I had been to Paris a few times before and done other walking tours. But this tour was a great little surprise - my guide was super knowledgeable and funny, it was a very pleasant experience despite the heavy rain on the day. I'd highly recommend it :)
Anna Iokilevitc (English)
2024-07-09 14:12:30
“One of our favourite walking tours by far ”
We recently took a free walking tour of Paris’ hidden gems, and it was one of the best experiences we’ve had. Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the tour incredibly interesting and engaging. They shared a range of fascinating facts that went well beyond what you can find online. From quaint alleys to lesser-known historical and artistic sites, every stop was enriched by the guide’s insights and enthusiasm. Highly recommended for anyone looking to explore the unseen side of Paris! Definitely one of the best walking tours we’ve done.
Kayla (English)
2024-06-28 18:19:35
“Real gems”
The tour Is really enjoyable, the guide Is funny and the time flies while you can discover some real beautiful places in Paris you normally don't see
Really recommended!
Giorgia Federzoni (English)
2024-06-20 20:48:51
“Very good experience ”
Very good moment .
marielle chaussalet (English)
2024-06-17 17:35:30
“Great Gems!”
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Philippe was utterly fantastic. We loved learning all the fun little details of the area. Thanks so much, Philippe!
Staci (English)
2024-05-14 08:24:38
“Wauw”
Just wow , what a amazing tour , the group was not big so everybody had no problems to follow, the guide was very enthousiast , I realy likes it , I will do more tours like this
jolein houbrigts (English)
2024-05-06 19:55:07
“Great tour!”
Lots of interesting stories that we would have never otherwise have known. Loved the tour and highly recommend it.
Scot Diamond (English)
2024-04-15 20:30:05
“Hidden Gems & Secret Paris”
Had an awesome time on this tour and learned a lot of interesting things. Garret is simply amazing!
Ekaterina (English)
2024-03-30 14:40:12
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Dov Albukrek (English)
2024-02-20 07:28:11
“Good sightseeing!”
I have already been in Paris, but this tour let me exiting because l found and discover a lot of beatiful places due to a good guide!
Thanks a lot!
Takaya Ishikawa (English)
2024-02-03 19:14:06
“Paris hidden Gems”
I have been in Paris many many times but this walking tour managed to surprise me with few things I didn't know that were just around the corner.
Igor Narod (English)
2023-12-02 18:10:46
“Gems”
Gerald is a very competent guide, we enjoyed the tour very much!
Christine Kirchmann (English)
2023-11-08 16:52:48
“Recommended”
Great , fun guide and interesting facts and places to visit. Recommended
Vicky (English)
2023-11-02 17:01:31
“Hidden Gema and Sectet Paris tour”
Dank relativ ausdauernden Regens waren wir nur zu zweit mitHugo unterwegs und es hat super gefallen. Inhaltlich eine absolut gelungene Mischung und viele versteckte Entdeckungen für uns!! Ganz ganz herzlichen Dank!!
Katharina Weeber (English)
2023-10-23 12:11:04
“Hidden gems”
We really enjoyed Garret’s approach. He was very engaging , informative and is a very friendly character with lots of smiles. Thank you so very much.
Jo C (English)
2023-10-02 06:29:53
“Fascinating Tour”
The tour was super interesting. We learned about some not so obvious places in the city, that were never the less impotant. The guide also told ancedotes of histroy which made the tour all the more interesting.
Julia Meierkord (English)
2023-09-25 08:22:58
“Worth doing!”
Hela our host was fantastic and showed us a different side to Paris that you cannot find on Google. Lovely and entertaining, highly recommended.
Jessica Laverdure (English)
2023-07-04 16:11:28
“Hidden Gems”
Very knowledgeable guide, a real taste for history, some places off the usual tourist track. Recommended.
Ian McNeilly (English)
2023-06-25 10:48:14
“Hidden Gems and Secret Paris Tour”
My Family and I loved this tour! Eliot our tour guy was amazing, super charismatic and he made the tour very very interesting! I fully recommend it!
Bianca Valladares (English)
2023-06-08 08:26:32
“Cancelled”
This tour was cancelled the day before the tour.
Allison Van Allen (English)
2023-05-01 14:05:11
“Brilliant ”
We really enjoyed the tour and learnt lots
Karen Ward (English)
2023-04-20 04:43:33
“Gens”
Simon was very interesting
Jane Thomson (English)
2022-10-22 18:19:12
“Great tour”
We had great time with the Hidden Gems tour! Our guider was very interesting and kind. In the end of the tour he even shared some recommendations for good places to eat. Recommended!!
Ophir Almog (English)
2022-10-16 14:56:24
“Had fun! Guide was really nice!”
Had fun! Guide was really nice!
Smriti Chhibber (English)
2022-10-14 17:57:06
“Another Excellent Tour”
As the title suggests I have had only excellent tours with Freetour.com. This tour was superb, highly recommend.
David Guss (English)
2022-10-06 03:22:20
“Hidden Gems and Secret Paris Tour”
The tour was okay, I was probably expecting more content. Nevertheless, it was fun.
JC (English)
2022-09-15 19:22:23
“Interesting”
A nice quick tour providing some interesting sites I would have otherwise missed. A great choice if you have a basic familiarity of Paris
Megan Feeney (English)
2022-09-11 18:36:09
“Very nice tour”
Benois was knowledgeable, funny, and polite. He conducted the tour in a nice atmosphere.
We learned new things.
Moy Kasman (English)
2022-09-05 14:11:07
“Top”
Top
Chiara Belforte (English)
2022-09-04 22:23:27
“Fun”
I loved how this tour focused on hidden gems. I saw things I never would have seen without this tour.
LAURA OCCHIPINTI (English)
2022-08-29 21:40:49
“small suggestion”
Benois was really a knowledgeable, funny, polite and smiling guide. Would like to have the tour a bit longer though (two hours) if possible, for those willing to. Paris has do much to offer that it wouldn’t be a problem, I think.
Nice initiative, wish you best!!!
Victoria Taskova (English)
2022-08-28 11:17:49
“Really interesting tour”
We really liked our tour and Benoit was a great guide!
Hannah (English)
2022-08-25 10:06:01
“Not very useful nor informative”
Not very useful nor informative
Juan (English)
2022-08-15 16:02:56
“Fascinating walk about central Paris”
This was a really great insight into those things central Paris you don't get on a tour of Paris icons.
Our guide was really engaging and enthusiastic about Paris, pointing out so many details and answering the many queries of the participants
Susan Howell (English)
2022-04-19 08:16:22
“No show!”
Guide never turned up!
Helen Bullivant (English)
2022-03-20 14:03:27
“Perfect ????Guide”
The Guide she was wounderful ????
Lene Clausen (English)
2022-02-07 12:58:27
“Great tour”
Great tour with Stan, highly recommend.
Paula Johnson (English)
2021-10-04 06:41:36
“Great Guide”
Walid knew an amazing amount of details and had a fun way of presenting them to his audience. Highly recommended!
Bettina Dührkoop (English)
2021-09-26 11:15:18
“Excellent tour, 100% recommended”
As it wasn't our first time in the city, the hidden gems and secret Paris tour was a great addition to the classic touristic attractions. Sean was an excellent guide and mixed with the good weather we had, the overall atmosphere of the tour was awesome. I can only recommend the tour!!!
Mona (English)
2021-09-19 11:47:21
“Great tour!”
The tour guide was knowledgeable and very fun, and showed us all kinds of off the beaten path parts of Paris & some great tips about the city. We had a wonderful time & highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to break away from the usual touristy spots of Paris.
Lawana Walker (English)
2021-09-12 11:48:17
“Fun!”
Nice tour with lots of interesting spots!
Always again!
Sofia (English)
2021-07-11 18:13:49
“Great tour ”
Walid was a great tour guide - covered just enough material and made it enjoyable to learn.
Karina (English)
2021-02-04 08:01:50
“Cool tour in Paris ”
It was very cool and interesting
Andrea Trujillo (English)
2020-09-14 10:52:08
“Experience ”
Hi it was a very good experience for my first guided walking tour in Paris , Fleuran was very kind and very professional . It’s a must tour . I am very happy I participated and next time for sure again .
Veronica Stahl (English)
2020-07-30 12:11:25
“Great Tour”
We had a lot of fun and learnt things about Paris who you would miss without joining the tour. Nice Guide who made the tour although there were just the three of us.
Lara Ebel (English)
2020-03-10 16:07:50
“Hidden Gems”
Our guide Stan was excellent. I recommend anyone interested in learning more about the history of Paris and hidden areas of the 1st arroundissement.
Linda Mulford (English)
2020-01-21 17:24:28
“Good but no really secret”
The tour was not bad and the guide was nice, but it wasn't what I expected when I read "Hidden Gems and Secret Paris Tour".
Josefa Karmy Colombo (English)
2020-01-20 10:48:08
“-”
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Dora Kocsis (English)
2020-01-17 15:09:44
“I’m sorry to say that this was not the tour we expected.”
Very boring
Robyn Brooke (English)
2020-01-08 19:19:41
“Excelent”
Very interesting tour, gives a different vision of the monuments.
Deborah Santos (English)
2020-01-05 13:24:01
“Totally recommended”
Really enjoyed the tour. Guide was enjoyable and well-informed. Answered to several questions, and she was always smiley.
10/10!
Tasos Ypsilantis (English)
2019-12-31 18:38:00
“Great tour”
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and told us some great things about the city
Kelsey Lewis (English)
2019-12-10 05:48:58
“It was great”
It as very interesting! Recommend
Irina Lazurenko (English)
2019-12-06 11:26:22
“Learned some things new”
We have been to Paris several times, but this tour took us to some new places and showed us new aspects of place we had seen before. We enjoyed it a lot and recommend it.
Arthur Rollins (English)
2019-11-09 03:34:16
“Excellent”
Wonderfull talk
Arieh (English)
2019-11-08 13:11:41
“Authentic tour with some off the records infos”
The tour was just about right for somebody who has already been to Paris some times and has checked out the touristic stuff already. the length with 1.5 hour is just about right to explore some hidden secrets around the Louvre/Palais Royale neighbourhood. Flo was a very authentic guide and was answering all the questions we had. The group was small with 7 people so it was really nice to walk around. Highly recommend this tour to people who are looking for some infos off the records and away from the typical tourism stuff.
Jana Ebert (English)
2019-10-30 14:29:04
“Awsome tour and best guide john”
We had a great time,john was really awesome
Jai Rana (English)
2019-10-21 10:59:47
“Great ”
It was good Anna was an excellent guide weather wasn’t good at all too cold and raining
Anny Galo (English)
2019-10-16 20:57:01
“Excellent guide”
Maelle was a wonderful guide who was incredibly knowledgeable about the secret gems that Paris holds , I would recommend her highly
Kat Vil (English)
2019-10-01 13:20:36
“Great tour”
Our guide Stephane was perfect, I have lived in the area for over 20 years and I learned a lot about paris. I'm going back to try the other tours
Katia
katia dore (English)
2019-09-22 13:35:30
“great tour”
great tour
Daniela Schramek (English)
2019-09-17 16:23:26
“Hidden Gems”
We thought that we knew inner Paris fairly well, but Sean managed to show us lots of fascinating places that we knew nothing about. He was engaging & informative & generally a great guide.
John Wingfield (English)
2019-07-08 15:02:12
“Great Tour!”
Our tour guide, Jean, was great! The tour length was the right amount of time to discover some hidden gems as well as gather some new ideas for places to visit! I would highly recommend to others!
Brett Walker (English)
2019-07-05 11:19:02
“Great Tour For Students”
Students interrailing. We didn't have long in Paris and wanted to learn more about the culture underneath all the big tourist attractions. We had Malorie who was really interesting and fun! Some amazing facts that I will take home with me. Very informative and not too long. Highly recommend.
Laura Maryon (English)
2019-07-03 10:03:02
“Interesting”
Very interesting to discover and learn about hidden places that we have missed on previous visits. A 1,5 hour walking tour is perfect. Skilled guide.
Bertil Karlsson (English)
2019-06-20 15:24:56
“Enjoyable look at the small stuff over looked in the big areas”
The 90-min tour was just long enough to cover some of the small discussions seldom covered when visiting big attractions. We’ve visited Paris before and walked around the same areas of the tour, but clearly missed the points of interest pointed out by May our guide. She was fun, educated and conversed well with the group. My wife and I would recommend this tour to others.
Matt H (English)
2019-06-12 17:14:39
“Great tour in Paris despite the rain!”
Had a wonderful tour of Paris taking in the lesser known side of things which we enjoyed very much. Our guide, Nicholas was outstanding! Had a great sense of humor and great insights, including personal anecdotes that made the tour that much more meaningful. Definitely a worthwhile tour!
Howard Safenowitz (English)
2019-06-04 10:34:59
“Better than a paid tour!!”
Adrian was an amazing tour guide with so much passion and knowledge that it was impossible to not feel inspired. The tour itself was relatively simple but the historical information he provided bought the city to life.
Laura Baines (English)
2019-05-31 20:25:46
“Informative ”
Tour was enjoyable
INDRA LIMBU (English)
2019-05-26 18:19:03
“Fantastic”
Our guide Victor was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He showed us so many places and answered all our questions.
Rosa (English)
2019-05-22 22:14:52
“Best of the best”
We took this tour two years ago and liked it so much we rerpeated it again this May. This is truly authentic Paris where most tourist never visit. Our guides were knowledgeable, friendly and progessional for each time we took this tour and provided tips for lunch and shopping in the area. At end of tour we suggest Bistro Vivienne for lunch - a truly Parisian experience with outstanding French food.
Richard Popko (English)
2019-05-19 07:51:31
“Great Tour ”
This was a great tour and although we didn't walk far we saw many things over the 2 hours. Our guide was very informative and easy going and made the tour a very enjoyable experience!!
Laura Sloan (English)
2019-05-09 10:13:17
“Interesting Sites and Stories”
This is a great tour for people who have already visited Paris. It goes beyond the typical must sees. You get to know about specific pieces of history and the stories behind them. My guide Jean was very knowledgeable and pleasant. I would recommend it to history lovers and those who want to delve a little deeper into the history of this spectacular city.
Patricia Barry (English)
2019-05-07 18:15:46
“Very good”
Very informative Tour that Showed a lot of un-Touristic places and the guide explained the history very well :)
Would do it again
Corinna Peters (English)
2019-05-06 17:43:00
“Hidden Gems of Paris Tour”
A great way to see Paris and be able to ask questions that only a local can answer. Rain or shine you can do a walking tour and join without booking. VERY affordable. A great way to really get to know Paris. Great for the solo traveller.
Kerry Glynn (English)
2019-05-05 18:08:04
“Don't mis this!”
We started with the hidden gems tour, see so much beautifull places with interesting stories, and the guide know so much details, and was friendly and know nice details. Born to be a guide!
Marieke de Boer (English)
2019-04-23 06:21:38
“Great experience!”
Our guide, Maelle, was brilliant! On our walking tour in the centre of Paris with her, we learned an awful lot and she managed to give us a lot of historic background and small details and fun facts in a very pleasant and natural manner. We had a great time, excellent tour!
Anne Graehn-Mittmann (English)
2019-04-22 06:32:36
“NIce”
A good guide with good knowlodge.
eleonora gustafsson (English)
2019-04-16 17:24:53
“Excellent Tour”
The tour lasted a tittle over two hours and the guide provided us with so much history and backgound to make the tour interesting. We really enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it.
Ernest Kish (English)
2019-03-31 10:52:38
“Very interesting TOUR. Highly recommended!!”
Great experience with lots of useful and interesting information
Stefan Iseli (English)
2019-03-29 04:42:45
“Free tour”
The tour was very enjoyable and the guide was very knowledgeable.
Rhonda Western (English)
2019-02-25 21:17:05
“Free Hidden Gems”
Amazing Trip!
Margarida Guedes (English)
2019-01-11 19:20:46
“Hidden Gems & Secrets”
We loved the tour. Excellent, entertaining guide. We liked the fact that our guide was a native Parisian who could really give us some unique insights into french culture...very funny too!
Paul Dau (English)
2018-12-31 19:48:44
“Informative and interesting”
The tour does bring you some additional information that you don't normally get to know about Paris. It's more of a tour about the art side of Paris. The guide was interesting and caring, a very nice experience.
Aqua Cheung (English)
2018-12-17 16:42:29
“Fantastic Tour”
Loved this tour, our guide Lola was awesome. Great history and fun information that I didn't know, I even when back and did the Marais walking tour in the afternoon.
Marguerite Fettig (English)
2018-12-02 14:36:23
“Great tour!”
I had Lola and really enjoyed the tour! We didn’t cover that much ground, but I appreciate the depth of the information shared for the areas we visited so much more. Would recommend to anyone visiting Paris!
Shannon Hubert (English)
2018-11-30 14:56:59
“Great tour with a very good guide”
A very interesting tour and with a great guide speaking good english!
Hege Wirgenes (English)
2018-11-29 12:09:22
“Great tour ”
The tour was great! Not so long to be tired, full of things aí didn’t know (even being the 5th time in Paris), the guide was super nice and the number of person was good, not too many.
Felipe Gargiulo (English)
2018-11-27 14:46:11
“Very competent Guide! ”
Interesting Tour with nice Spots you would Not visit as a usual Tourist. Also nice historical background of several buildings. I highly recommend!
Ivonne (English)
2018-11-13 20:43:23
“Great tour!”
Great tour to do if if think you've already seen all Paris!
Maria Vaz (English)
2018-10-01 10:36:29
“Nice tour”
Been around Left Bank before but guide really explained background and history nicely. Easy pacing and walking. I recommend this tour.
Richard Brill (English)
2018-09-08 12:08:49
“Excellent tour”
The tour was very well organised, very informative and contained within a small area of Paris that made it easy to return to areas of interest very easily after the tour.
Highly recommended and good for kids as well.
Keep up the good work!!
Chris O'Neil (English)
2018-09-05 14:49:18
“Ok ”
Our guide was mediocre at best. He didn’t talk loud enough for all to hear. Half the time, he didn’t wait for everyone to gather around him to hear what he had to say. He was dressed very unprofessionally.
Susan Naughton (English)
2018-08-30 16:57:41
“Insightful”
The tour was packed with interesting facts and locations in the 1st and 2nd arrondissements. The guide was lovely and provided thorough information on the chosen topics. We learned a bit about the culture, history, but also loads of interesting facts about different places and monuments etc. Would definitely recommend.
(English)
2018-08-29 12:30:23
“Mallory was fab !”
We did the Hiddrn Gems walk with Mallory. She was amazing. So interesting and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure. Would highly recommend
Jan Westerberg (English)