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Marais Tour: Explore LGBT and Jewish Heritage
4.8
181 Ratings
Paris
Explore Marais and discover how tradition coexists with the vibrant LGBT community. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter and visit historic sites, indulge in a sweet treat from a local bakery, and uncover hidden gems away from the usual tourist paths.
Explore Marais and discover how tradition coexists with the vibrant LGBT community. Stroll through the Jewish Quarter and visit historic sites, indulge in a sweet treat from a local bakery, and uncover hidden gems away from the usual tourist paths.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Centre Pompidou - Join a local guide to discover the enigmatic charms of France’s capital on this enlightening Paris city tour. You’ll start your Paris tour in front of the Centre Pompidou, Europe’s largest modern art museum, nestled in an impressive contemporary building.
- Le Marais - Located in the heart of Paris and best-preserved medieval…
- Centre Pompidou - Join a local guide to discover the enigmatic charms of France’s capital on this enlightening Paris city tour. You’ll start your Paris tour in front of the Centre Pompidou, Europe’s largest modern art museum, nestled in an impressive contemporary building.
- Le Marais - Located in the heart of Paris and best-preserved medieval area in the Marais, le Marais is one of the most visited ones in Paris.
- Stravinsky Fountain - The Stravinsky Fountain is without any doubt the most one of the most photographed fountains. Do not miss to learn more about it and take some photos as well.
- Hotel de Ville - The townhall of Paris (Hôtel de Ville) is a quite remarkable building but also historically rich. This is on the esplanade in front of it that medieval executions were carried out and that the first beheading with the guillotine took place.
- Church of Saint-Gervais - Pass by the Saint Gervais church just behind the square, getting a glimpse of the beautiful inside interiors. Then it’s time to fuel up with a sweet treat. You’ll be treated to something a little different – a delicious meringue known as a ‘merveilleux.’
- La Rue des Rosiers - Just a street away is Rue des Rosiers, the heart of the Jewish community. It’s a vibrant pedestrian street full of falafel stands and delicious Jewish-influenced delis.
- Place des Vosges - From there we’ll move on to Paris’ oldest and certainly most beautiful square, la Place des Vosges, home of France’s national writer, Victor Hugo.
- Place de la Bastille - From there, it’s only a short walk to our final destination, La Place de la Bastille, the. This is former prison that was captured on July 14, 1789, triggering the French Revolution. The area nearby is full of bars and restaurants, leaving you with plenty of options for carrying on with your evening in the City of Lights!
What's Included
- Taste sweet local pastry
- Spot the hidden squares, street art, and marvellous churches of Marais
- Join Local English-speaking guide
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Discover best-preserved medieval area in Paris
- Taste sweet local pastry
- Spot the hidden squares, street art, and marvellous churches of Marais
- Join Local English-speaking guide
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Discover best-preserved medieval area in Paris
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and Drink
- Gratuities
- Additional Food and Drink
Additional Information
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians.
- Please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.2 mile) of walking.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians.
- Please note that this tour covers 2 km (1.2 mile) of walking.
Location
123 Rue Saint-Martin
Rue Saint-Martin
123 Rue Saint-Martin, 75004 Paris (opposite the Pompidou centre by the "Centre Culturel de Serbie"). Your guide will be holding a Paris Urban Adventures' sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(181 Ratings)
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Evelyn_m
Sep 19, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour - Benoit was a super guide and really brought out the history and culture of the Marais as home to some of the only parts of medieval Paris remaining. His presentation style was easy to understand, and he really brought the area to life. We had never been to the Marais and highly recommend this tour. Loved it!
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Tourguideinvietnam
Sep 16, 2025
Great guide, good insights of Paris - Camila is a wonderful guide — passionate about every corner of Paris. She took us through hidden details of the city, showing us street art, explaining the architecture of the buildings, and always telling us the stories behind them. She even shared fascinating facts about the trees — from fig and quince to linden and the elm tree in front of Saint-Gervais. We also learned quirky history like the old window tax, ground tax. She made Paris come alive in such a unique way!
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Juvidigojavi
Sep 9, 2025
Love it! Small group, big experience 🖤 - Super highly recommended if you want a tour that feels personal, insightful and genuinely enjoyable, this is the one!
The small group size made it feel very personalized, yet interactive at the same time. A lot of this had to do with our guide, Camila. She was truly outstanding; always attentive, making sure everyone was comfortable, sharing fascinating stories and insights you wouldn’t normally find in a guidebook, and presenting each place from her own personal perspective, inviting us to really observe and enjoy it.
We visited incredible spots, learned so much history and hidden details, and even got to try a “merveilleux” treat along the way.
Merciii ✨
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Yekcam
Jul 27, 2025
Delightful tour with a pastry most marvellous - A big thank you to Benoit who was my tour guide today (and just mine! I felt rather spoiled) and as other reviews mention an absolute fountain of information. There was no question he couldn't answer and his passion and interest for Paris and its history was lovely. If you prefer to explore on foot and see a city the way its locals see it you will enjoy this tour. If you have a sweet tooth you will also very much enjoy the delicious little pastry treat partway through - although you'll be tempted to come back for 10 more.
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Kate
May 18, 2025
Amazing tour of the Marais neighborhood - Maxi was a great tour guide! He had so much information and history about the neighborhood, he brought it to life. Highly recommend!
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Christine_m
Mar 30, 2025
There happened to be some... - There happened to be some cancellations…so lucky for me, I got a private tour with Benoit. He was a true delight giving me the lay of the land of le Marais neighborhood. He was extremely knowledgeable, and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. I would highly recommend Benoit.
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Royi194
Mar 23, 2025
THANK YOU for this great experience!!! - The trip with Benoît was great! He was friendly and clear and organized and on top of that he knew answers to all our questions and told very lively and varied about the history of Le Marais and also about today. Toll, toll, toll!!!
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Angevine74
Mar 17, 2025
Best guided tour ever! - Benoît was amazing ! He was friendly and clear and organized and he knew volumes about the history of Le Marais. I don’t know that I have ever had guide who added so much to my trip.
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Suzysig1010
May 15, 2025
One and done - The guide was good but there was nothing in the tour that we couldn’t have done ourselves. It was quite dull with a lot of standing. We honestly felt it was a waste of money. No content in this tour.
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Travel26085749655
Apr 19, 2025
Good but wrong description - this is NOT a food tour - The tour itself was good, but singularly there would be 5 stars - if you knew what to expect and consciously paid for it. Unfortunately it had nothing to do with the title "Wine, cheese and pastries in the Marais" but was completely free of food and drinks except for a mini-sweet pastry. Very unfortunate, as we had booked the tour especially as a "wine-cheese-food tour". The title and description of the tour are therefore urgently to be updated. I am trying to get a refund from the organizer.
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