15 Walking Tours in Paris, Compared

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,893 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Start near Métro Anvers with a small group of up to 15 people, then walk and ride the Métro through Montmartre, central Paris, and the Seine. Guides such as Adva, Rami, Chiara, and Olivia combine history, local tips, and photo stops. Sights are viewed from outside except Sacré-Coeur.

“If this is your first trip to Paris and you want to see THE major landmarks ( and more!) you must do this tour. We were first timers in Paris and we could never have navigated this on our own. Thank you so much to our guide-Adva- who was simply brilliant with her interesting stories about the history of the various sites. We simply loved her unfolding of Paris on the limited time we had. Thank you so much Adva- and also to our travelling companions on the tour- it was an absolute pleasure and privilege. Simpl”

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2.Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Montmartre with guides such as Laura, Denise, Sylvia, or David, uncovering artists’ haunts, Dalida’s statue, the Pink House, Moulin de la Galette, and Sacré-Cœur. This 90-minute English tour follows hills and narrow streets, ending near Place du Tertre and La Bonne Franquette.

“This was our favorite tour in Paris. If you’re in a time crunch, definitely do this tour. It was short but packed with great, relative information.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide such as Julie, Marie, Oscar, or Aude. Stop at eight food venues for macarons, cheese, cured meats, chocolates, pastries, and wine, while seeing the Moulin Rouge, Place du Tertre, the Wall of Love, Clos des Vignes, and Sacré-Cœur.

“Such a great way to taste french specialities and learn about Montmartre, Julie was a fabulous guide!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Île de la Cité with an English-speaking guide, tracing Henri IV, medieval royal power, the French Revolution, and Notre-Dame’s restoration. Guides such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, and Tetiana bring the stories to life. Your ticket includes the self-guided archaeological crypt, with a Sainte-Chapelle upgrade available.

“This is the way to see Notre Dame! Our guide Denise knew historical details not only of Notre Dame, but about many of the nearby chapels, municipal buildings, parks, bridges, and the island across the Siene they sit on. She was a pleasure to tour with! Highly recommend this experience!”

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5.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours exploring Montmartre with an English-speaking local guide such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, or Marie. Visit eight food stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and French wine, while walking from Blanche and Moulin Rouge up to Place du Tertre and Sacré-Coeur.

“The tour with Arthur was wonderful. There were six people on the tour, and Arthur seamlessly walked a little slower to accommodate one of the guests. He was wonderfully engaging, and we were all able to walk up to Sacre Coeur by a roundabout and less strenuous way. The restaurants and tastings were fabulous, there was quite enough food that we skipped dinner last night. The three hours flew by, and we learned a lot as we walked and chatted. My husband and I returned to a couple of the spots on the tour before we left Montmartre. Thank you, Arthur!”

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6.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about nine hours with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of 16 people. Ride the metro, explore Montmartre and Île de la Cité, tour the Louvre or Orsay, see the Eiffel Tower, and finish with a flexible Seine cruise. Guides such as Adam, Antoine, Simon, and Claire are known for lively storytelling.

“Sara was an excellent tour guide. She had a lot of knowledge on all the places we went and made it fun and interesting. She made sure none of the group fell behind or got lost during the tour. I would definitely recommend taking this tour!”

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7.Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,668 reviews · from $34

Walk Montmartre in a small group of up to 16 with an English-speaking local guide. See the Wall of Love, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, Maison Rose, vineyards, and Place du Tertre while hearing stories of Picasso, Dalida, Van Gogh, and Parisian artists.

“Our guide Silvia had excellent knowledge of Monmatre and told entertaining stories about it's history. Highly recommend it.”

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8.Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Walk through central Paris in English with guides such as Alberto, Sanna, Ezra, and Bruce. Hear stories of Notre-Dame, Henri IV, Napoleon, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower while seeing major landmarks from outside. The tour lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes and ends in the Tuileries Garden.

“Great stories about Paris. Nice pace. Perfectly-timed stop for a coffee and croissant. Learned why the streets and buildings in Paris look like they do.”

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9.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Follow an English-speaking guide through Île de la Cité, Pont Neuf, and the Conciergerie for two hours of Parisian murders, spirits, Templars, and dark legends. Guides such as Morgan, Catherine, Leo, and Jade bring the stories to life. Choose a shared or private walk, and wear shoes for rain or shine.

“I would have given 6 stars, but the app doesn't allow me to! The guide was amazing, we learned so much from him! Didn't even feel the 2 hours go by. He has such great energy, very funny jokes, and vast knowledge. Totally recommend it!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Walk for about two hours from Pont Neuf to Hôtel de Ville with an English-speaking guide. Hear dark tales tied to the Conciergerie, the Templars, the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, the French Revolution, and Paris under Nazi occupation. Expect history first, ghosts second.

“I would like to thank Kritika for such a resourceful evening, full of scary, sometimes even yerinle stories in the darkness of Paris was very effective!”

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11.Hidden Montmartre: Paris’ Secret Streets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 809 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk 2 km from Place Blanche to Sacré-Coeur with an English-speaking guide such as Max, Cecilia, or Benjamin. Follow quiet lanes past the Moulin Rouge, Picasso’s old neighborhood, Montmartre’s vineyard, artist cabarets, and little-known viewpoints, with a top-notch croissant along the way.

“This was an amazing tour. Although we lived in Paris many years ago and visit often quite our guide led us through many parts of Montmartre we had never discovered before. We also loved hearing about the lives of the artists who lived and painted in the Montmartre. This tour is a must. It goes beyond the usual "tourist" route and offers some of the best vistas in Paris.”

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12.Early Access Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Start near the Seine with a local guide such as Maja, Nina, Abi, or Ife, then explore Île de la Cité, Notre Dame, medieval landmarks, and Pont Neuf. Notre Dame entry is included, but the cathedral interior is self-guided. Add Sainte-Chapelle separately for a 60-minute visit.

“Absolutely amazing tour with Ife, our tour guide. Walked in the cathedral and spent time around Latin quarters. Highly recommend taking this tour”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Meet Fat Tire Tours at 8:30 a.m., ride the RER from Paris, and follow guides such as Aaron, Toby, or Mado through Versailles’ vast gardens. You receive timed palace entry and return train fare, then explore the Hall of Mirrors and royal rooms independently.

“Our tour guide Toby was very knowledgeable and took us to many of the fountain displays ensuring we saw the ‘dancing waters’ with music accompaniment.”

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14.Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Walk around Notre Dame with an English-speaking guide, hear stories about Île de la Cité, make a brief Shakespeare and Company stop, then enter Sainte-Chapelle for a self-guided look at its famous stained glass. Guides include June, Nick, Elizabeth, and Sagar.

“I have used aviator for many years in many different countries and have been pleased. I have never had the difficulty I had yesterday. The meeting place was really far from the site. The meeting location changed from the first time I saw it. We were at the site outside where you go in and waited for an hour for the group. Was told she was in a red hat. Never came by. Tried to call the number and it would not work. Finally, thankfully the folks at the site let me use the email (not the actual ticket) to enter at our appointed time. However we had to pay…”

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15.Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 614 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Walk Île de la Cité with an English or Spanish guide, from Henri IV and Place Dauphine to Notre-Dame and the Flower Market. Guides such as Remi, Sophie, and Paula bring the island’s stories to life, then you explore the Archaeological Crypt on your own. Notre-Dame entry is not included.

“Remi was a great guide, we talked about the construction and origin of the Notre Dame and how the fire of 2019 transpired.”

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