Marais Tour: Parisian Culture & History

Explore Marais’ rich history, vibrant cultures, and chic fashion on a guided small group tour in Paris’ favorite neighborhood.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hotel de Sens - Hôtel des Sens is a beautifully preserved medieval mansion located in the Marais, offering a glimpse into Paris’ rich history. Constructed in the late 15th century, its Gothic architecture, pointed arches, and lush garden transport visitors back in time. Once the residence of the Archbishop of Sens, it is now open to the public as…
What's Included
  • Small group
  • Main landmarks and hidden gems of Marais
  • Expert tour guide with intimate knowledge of Marais
What's Not Included
  • Museum fees - We do not go inside buildings
Additional Information

Discover why Marais is the beloved neighborhood of Parisians.
Experience the setting: Aristocratic mansions, hidden gardens, and ancient stones.
Immerse in the scene: Art galleries, culinary delights, and designer workshops.
Explore the Jewish culture: Rich history, Nazi persecutions, contemporary culture, and the blend of Ashkenazi and Sephardic…

Location
10 Rue des Nonnains d'Hyères
Rue des Nonnains d'Hyères
We meet in 10 Rue des Nonnains d'Hyères (closest metro station Saint-Paul). Your guide will be wearing a pink vest.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Molly_m
Dec 9, 2025
Fantastic tour! History, context, and lots of fun. - My tour was excellent. I’m glad I took it at the beginning of my trip. I learned history and context that I otherwise would not have. I was also able to decide what I wanted to return to and/or if I had seen enough. My guide was engaging and willing to answer questions throughout. I highly recommend it!
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Worldtraveler1716
Nov 25, 2025
Gained a far greater appreciation for the area than walking on our own. - We learned so much about the history of Maurais. Our guide was so pleasant and articulate. She pointed out many things we would have missed and also gave us a greater depth of understanding of what we saw. Well worth the time!
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265jacquen
Nov 19, 2025
Marvelous Marais Tour - Our Discover Walks tour of the Marais was wonderful! We saw many sights that would often be overlooked, and our guide was very informative and pleasant. The pace was great for our small group, allowing time for stories, history, cultural backgrounds, and fun facts. Our guide even gave suggestions and directions after the tour ended. We left with a more enlightened view of this interesting and popular neighborhood of Paris.
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B4028phdinar
Oct 28, 2025
Great guide - Very kind and knowledgeable guide- helpful to see a few sights we would have missed if on our own. Well worth the price of the tip.
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Gillianrp2730dc
Aug 25, 2025
Tour of Marais - Great experience. Friendly, knowledgeable guide. Tour of only some of the highlights of the Marais - still a ton to explore.
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Drx1834qr
Jul 26, 2025
Great — Interesting and insightful - Our guide was great — knowledgeable, patient and excited to share with us. It was a small group and extremely enjoyable. We learned so many interesting facts and saw so many things that I am sure we never would have seen on our own. Absolutely worth your time, and our only regret was not doing it earlier in our stay.
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Dogtooth714
Jul 1, 2025
Wonderful introduction to an amazing Paris neighbourhood - We loved our walking tour of the Marais! Although we have visited and stayed in the area before Phillipe offered us a whole new perspective on the Marais. Its rich history, secret corners, famous residents, beautiful gardens and wonderful stories about the history of the architecture and a glimpse into the many challenges this neighbourhood has faced. He shared his favourite bakery and a wonderful Falafel restaurant where we ended up having a delicious lunch. Thanks again for a memorable tour! Sheila & Tim
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Kencermak
Jun 20, 2025
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508neerak
Oct 12, 2025
Interesting history of Le Marais area tour - It was a good tour. We learnt interesting stuff about the area and history. The recommended falafel place for lunch in Jewish quarter was amazing.
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Tntperigord
Dec 11, 2025
Horrible - Horrible! Very poor english...and not a true official guide. Wrong informations or no informations at all in front of the most important mansions.... Run away!!!
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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).