Medieval Marais Discovery: Explore Paris's Best Preserved Neighborhood with Local Treats
4.8
151 Ratings
Paris
Uncover the secrets of Paris's medieval Marais neighborhood on a small group tour. Taste delicious local treats, explore hidden squares and churches, and learn about the area's Jewish and gay communities.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Centre Pompidou - Join a local guide to discover the enigmatic charms of France’s capital on this enlightening Paris city tour that pairs secret local hangouts with delicious small bites and wine \’97 a winning combo! You’ll start your Paris tour in front of the Centre Pompidou, Europe’s largest modern art museum, nestled in an impressive contemporary building.
What's Included
  • Savor authentic local pastries and the finest macarons in Paris.
  • Relish a selection of exquisite French cheeses.
  • Explore with a local English-speaking guide.
  • Uncover Marais’ secret squares, vibrant street art, and majestic churches.
  • Taste some of the top wines France offers.
  • Receive personalized recommendations for your stay regarding sights, activities, and dining.
  • Experience the charm of Marais, the best-preserved medieval area in Paris.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Additional Food and Drink
Additional Information

Explore the most meticulously maintained medieval district in Paris. Try an array of excellent French wines. Savor cheese platters and sample a delicacy from Paris’s most renowned macaron chef. Uncover the heart of the city’s Jewish and gay communities. Notice the concealed squares, secretive alleyways, and magnificent churches of Marais. This intimate group tour accommodates a maximum of 12 guests.

  • For your Intrepid Urban Adventure tour you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge so long as they eat from their parents’ meals. Please note that a special, separate meal will not be prepared for them.
  • This tour can accommodate vegetarians and gluten free customers, but unfortunately can`t accommodate vegans.
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.

Customer Ratings
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(151 Ratings)
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Rob_l
Feb 10, 2024
Highly Recommend - Camille was an amazing tour guide and shared amazing historic stories and local info! I highly recommend!
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Teresa_b
Dec 10, 2023
History and great wine - Cecelia was a fabulous guide who was very informative. She was very well informed. We loved this tour!
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Ian_j
Aug 29, 2023
Enjoyable Tour of Beautiful Neighbourhood - I very much enjoyed learning about the this area of Paris, which I have passed through before but never fully explored. Camilla our guide was very knowledgeable. The food and wine samples included were very nice and from local establishments that I would have unlikely to have found if it weren't for the tour.
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Dorina_r
Aug 28, 2023
Paris Insider Tour - I love Paris and this is my 3rd time visiting Marais. This time I decited to take a tour and I was really happy it did it. This tour not only gives you pastry, cheese and wine samples and tasting but gives you a very comprehensive history of this great Parisian neigbourhood. The guide was funny and engaging.
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Charlie_p
Jul 24, 2023
Great tour and great value for money - We were recommended to explore this are of Paris by friends who had visited Paris recently, when we found this tour, it was the perfect opportunity. The area is historic, and the guide told us some fantastic stories. We had a chance to try some lovely food samples throughout the tour which was great. Our guide Linda was very friendly.
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Charlotte_k
Jul 18, 2023
A Unique Experience in a Lesser Known Area - I have visited Paris before and was keen to explore a new area to widen my horizons during my work trip, and this tour ticked all the boxes. A great way to see a lesser known area, but indulge all the best parts of Parisian culture which included French cheeses, wine and the chance to try a sweet macaron. The guide told us fascinating stories of local communities, and I ended up exploring the area further once the tour ended, and ate dinner later that evening in a restaurant the guide recommended.
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Charlotte_k
Jul 17, 2023
Fantastic Tour - Just returned from this tour and I am so glad I booked it. To see a unique side of this bustling city, through the eyes of a local was an amazing experience. Our guide was Camilla, and the passion she has for her home city really showed. We ate a delicious croissant, and enjoyed exploring the small alleyways of Montmartre which I don't think I would have found if it weren't for this tour. We finished at the Sacre Coeur, and Camilla kindly recommended somewhere for us to get a drink locally which again, I wouldn't haven chosen it weren't for her.
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Ali_b
Oct 31, 2023
Interesting and delicious - We thought there would be more food stops along the way based on the description but we learned a lot about Paris history and Sarah was great!! We also loved the wine and cheese bar!
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Global25868698407
Sep 27, 2023
So-so - This did not live up to our expectations and paled in comparison to other tours we took. Nice tour guide with some interesting info. but we saw limited sites. Expected more info. about restaurants in the area and more tastings.
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Janina_r
Aug 7, 2023
Not a Food Tour - This is not a food tour. I just wanted to put that out there in case you thought this was. I thought it was and told my entire family not to eat because we would be stuffed. But again, this was not a food tour. It was a history tour with a few pastries and some cheese. I went with my family, including my husband and I, our 14-year-old son, and my husband's parents. It was pouring the entire tour. There were seven people on our tour. We went to three shops. The first shop was Pierre Hermé. There we got to choose one Macaron. We walked through this busy area in Marais and were told about the L'As du Fallafel or Mi-Va-Mi competing restaurants. I thought we'd get to try the falafel, but nope. There didn't seem to be much time to buy some ourselves as the tour quickly moved on. Then, we went to Maison Georges LARNICOL and had one La Kouignette. It was delicious. I went inside and bought a box of chocolate. Then, we went to this local wine shop. Because it was pouring outside, we opted to go inside. There was a strange smell in the shop. We were brought bread, water, and a plate of four cheeses (2 soft and 2 hard). One of the cheeses was a Brie. A man came out and explained the two kinds of wine he served; one white, one red. The only drink they had for our 14-year-old son was iced tea. My son does not drink tea, so he drank water. Afterward, the tour was over, and we all left to grab lunch.
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