Paris: Emily TV Show Locations Guided Walking Tour

Emily’s Paris is less about one grand sight than a string of memorable corners, and this 100-minute walking tour links them neatly. You’ll see Emily’s apartment at Place de l’Estrapade, Gabriel’s restaurant, Savoir’s office, the bakery tied to her first pain au chocolat, and the Palais-Royal locations that fill the show with polished Paris scenery.

I like two things here: the tour gives you plenty of clear photo stops, and the guides add real Paris context instead of reciting show trivia alone. Guides including Paula, Katie, Tatiana, Fanny, and Elizabeth have been praised for explaining local history, art, food, and fashion. The main drawback is simple: two miles on foot, with cobblestones and no wheelchair or stroller access.

Key points to know before you book

• See Emily’s apartment first: Meet outside the fictional home at Place de l’Estrapade, a lively starting point in the Latin Quarter.
• Follow the story across central Paris: The route connects the home, workplace, bakery, restaurant, gardens, museum area, and Seine views.
• Expect more than television trivia: Your English-speaking guide also explains Parisian history, architecture, food, fashion, and customs.
• Allow time for photos: The Palais-Royal Garden and Colonnes de Buren are especially good for selfies and short videos.
• Add a Seine cruise if you want a slower finish: The optional narrated boat ride changes the pace after the walk.
• Wear proper shoes and arrive early: The tour starts promptly, and catching up may not be possible if you are late.

Starting at Emily’s apartment on Place de l’Estrapade

The tour begins in front of the house used as Emily’s Paris residence at Place de l’Estrapade. This is a practical meeting point in the Latin Quarter, and it immediately gives fans the first recognizable image from the series.

Look for the ExperienceFirst guide holding an orange sign. Metro line 10 takes you to Cardinal Lemoine, and buses 82 and 89 also serve the area. I would arrive a little early, not because the meeting point is hard to find, but because a prompt departure matters here. The guide may not be able to wait for late arrivals.

Place de l’Estrapade is more than a television backdrop. It gives you an early taste of the old Paris street pattern, where a compact square, apartment façades, cafés, and narrow lanes make the city feel close and walkable. Your guide can help connect the fictional apartment to the real neighborhood before the group sets off.

For fans, this opening is an easy win. You can take the expected apartment photo without spending the first half-hour wondering where the show filmed. For everyone else, it is a pleasant introduction to the Latin Quarter and a useful place to hear how television turns ordinary Paris streets into a character of their own.

Cour du Commerce Saint-André and the city’s older streets

The route continues toward Cour du Commerce Saint-André, a pretty cobblestone passage dating to 1734. This is one of the tour’s better stops because it feels like a real slice of Paris rather than a single posed photo.

The lane is associated with the oldest restaurant in Paris, giving your guide a chance to talk about the city’s dining culture and long relationship with cafés and restaurants. The compact setting also helps you notice the physical details that can disappear when you rush from one major monument to another.

Cobblestones are part of the charm, but they are also a reminder to wear comfortable shoes. The pace is described as leisurely, yet the tour covers about two miles. You will stop often, but this is still a walking experience, not a short collection of roadside photo calls.

Musée de la Monnaie and the fashion-show setting

The next area brings in one of the show’s more unusual Paris locations: the Musée de la Monnaie. The museum holds about 300,000 coins, tokens, and other treasures, and Emily attended a fashion show and an auction nearby in the series.

You may not spend time inside the museum, but the stop gives the guide a useful chance to explain the institution and its place in Paris. This is the sort of extra detail that makes the tour worthwhile for a casual fan. You get the television connection, then a real cultural landmark to remember afterward.

I like this part because it broadens the route. Emily in Paris provides the thread, but the walk does not trap you inside the show’s fictional world. You hear about museums, historic streets, public buildings, and the way fashion uses Paris as a stage.

Crossing Pont des Arts for Seine views

At Pont des Arts, the mood changes. After the narrow lanes and building façades, you reach an open view across the Seine. The bridge is a natural place for photographs, and your guide can point out the city from a different angle than you get on the street.

This is also a good spot to pause and take in how compact the central route is. Paris landmarks are often close together on a map, but walking between them helps you understand their connection. The bridge provides a clear break in the tour and a chance to take photographs without squeezing into a small courtyard.

The bridge may be busy, and the tour continues on a schedule, so do not assume you can linger indefinitely. If you want polished reels or a long photo session, take a few quick images during the tour and return later on your own.

Place de Valois and Emily’s workplace

Place de Valois brings you into the world of Savoir, the agency where Emily works. The square and surrounding streets have the formal Parisian look that suits the show’s fashion and marketing scenes.

This section is especially useful if you want to compare the show’s office life with the real setting. Your guide can explain what you are seeing while also adding background about the district, the buildings, and Parisian style. Several guides, including Paula and Katie, have been praised for making these connections between the series and the city.

The value here comes from having someone point out details you could easily miss. A location may look like an ordinary entrance or elegant square when you visit alone. With the show as a reference, it becomes part of a larger story, and with local context, it becomes more than a television prop.

Rue de Montpensier and the Palais-Royal Garden

At 8 Rue de Montpensier, the tour reaches another recognizable spot before moving into the Domaine National du Palais-Royal. The garden is one of the prettiest places on the route, with formal lines, arcades, and space for the group to pause.

This is where I would plan for your best show-related photographs. The setting is graceful but not difficult to understand, and the garden offers more room than the narrow lanes earlier in the walk. You can recreate a scene, take a portrait, or simply enjoy the contrast between the quiet garden and the busy streets around it.

The nearby Colonnes de Buren add a sharper modern note. The black-and-white striped columns are one of Paris’s most striking contemporary art installations, and they create a strong background for photos and short videos.

The Palais-Royal portion is valuable even if your interest in the show is mild. It combines architecture, garden design, public art, and television location spotting in one compact area. I would not rush this section, though the group schedule means you should be ready to move when the guide calls everyone together.

Avenue de l’Opera and the bakery connection

The route then heads toward Avenue de l’Opera and the central Paris streets around the show’s social and work settings. Along the way, you will hear about the bakery where Emily had her first pain au chocolat, often called La Boulangerie Moderne in the tour description.

Food is one of the show’s main ways into French culture, so this stop fits naturally. Your guide can explain the difference between seeing a pastry as a plot point and understanding why bakeries matter in everyday Paris life. Do not expect a full food tour or included tasting. The value is in recognizing the place and learning about the food culture around it.

The walk finishes at 48 Rue de Richelieu, according to the route details, while the meeting information also describes the activity as ending back at the meeting point. Because those details do not perfectly match, check the final meeting instructions before making a tight dinner reservation or museum booking afterward.

What your guide adds to the experience

The guide is the most important variable on a location tour. The show gives the walk its theme, but the person leading it determines whether you get a string of quick photo stops or a useful introduction to Paris.

The guides named in the feedback include Paula, Katie, Tatiana, Fanny, Henda, Trestina, Rim Tamara, Elizabeth, and Tetiana. Their strongest shared quality is range. They explain the series, then move naturally into Paris monuments, art, history, fashion, food, and local customs.

Elizabeth, for example, has a background in medieval history, while other guides have been praised for an easy pace, warmth, and entertaining delivery. That matters because the group may include devoted Emily fans, parents traveling with daughters, birthday groups, and people who simply want an unusual walk through central Paris.

The tour is offered in English with a live guide. There is no indication of a headset system or fixed group size, so stay close enough to hear and keep an eye on the guide when the group moves through crowded streets.

The optional Seine cruise

You can add a narrated cruise on the Seine after the walking tour. This changes the experience from a brisk city walk into a two-part outing, with the boat providing time to sit and see Paris from the water.

The cruise is a sensible add-on if you want classic city views without another long stretch of walking. It also gives you a different sense of scale. Streets and courtyards show the intimate side of Paris, while the Seine opens the view across the river and along the central monuments.

I would choose the cruise if this is one of your first Paris visits, if your legs need a break, or if you want an easy photo session after the guided route. Skip it if you already have a separate Seine boat trip planned or prefer to spend the rest of the day inside museums and cafés.

The cruise is available only with the selected upgrade, so check that the option is included when you book. The base tour includes the guide and Emily-themed walk, but not hotel transfers.

Price, pace, and practical value

At $33 per person, the walking tour is fairly priced for a 100-minute guided outing in central Paris. You are paying for a planned route, an English-speaking guide, and access to several locations that would take time to identify on your own.

The price makes the most sense if you value interpretation. You can locate Emily’s apartment, the Palais-Royal, Pont des Arts, and the other sites without a guide, but you would need to research the filming points and connect them to the surrounding history yourself.

The tour is not a full-day Paris sightseeing program. It does not include hotel pickup, food, museum admission, or a long stop inside the Musée de la Monnaie. Think of it as a focused neighborhood walk with a television theme and a good amount of extra city information.

You get the best value when you treat the show as your hook, not the entire reason for going. The series gives the route energy, while the guide helps you notice Paris beyond the screen.

Who should book this walk

I would recommend this tour most strongly to fans who want to see Emily’s apartment, Gabriel’s restaurant, Savoir, the bakery, and the garden scenes without arranging a private guide. It also suits families and groups looking for a light, photo-friendly outing.

You do not need to know every episode. The walk still works if you have only seen part of the show because the guide explains the locations and adds Paris background along the way.

It is less suitable if you want a serious architectural tour, a food-focused experience, or an indoor museum visit. It is also a poor match for anyone with mobility limits, since the route includes about two miles of walking, cobblestones, and areas that are not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

Should you book the Emily in Paris tour?

Book it if you want an entertaining way to connect the series with real Paris. The route includes strong photo spots, the guides bring useful local context, and the optional Seine cruise lets you finish from the water.

I would skip it only if you are not interested in the show and already know central Paris well. For fans, the $33 base price buys a tidy route through several memorable locations, with enough history and food culture to make the outing useful even after the television references fade.

FAQ

How long is the Emily in Paris walking tour?

The walking tour lasts 100 minutes.

How much does the walking tour cost?

The listed price is $33 per person.

Is the Seine River cruise included?

The Seine cruise is included only if you select the cruise option when booking.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English with a live guide.

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at Place de l’Estrapade, in front of the Emily in Paris house at 75005 Paris.

How do I find the guide?

Look for an ExperienceFirst guide holding an orange sign marked ExperienceFirst.

How can I reach Place de l’Estrapade?

You can take metro line 10 to Cardinal Lemoine station, or bus 82 or 89.

How much walking is involved?

The tour includes about two miles of walking at a leisurely pace.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, subject to the booking terms.