Paris Covered Passages: Hidden Gems Tour

Unearth the hidden treasures of Paris with ExperienceFirst as we guide you through the city’s secret gems – the covered passages. Discover the history and charm of Galerie Vivienne, Passage Choiseul, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy, and Passage Verdeau.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Galerie Vivienne - Explore the neoclassical Galerie Vivienne, a national monument brimming with luxury boutiques.
  • Passage Choiseul - Marvel at over 600 feet of sunlit shops beneath the glass roof of Passage Choiseul.
  • Passage des Panoramas - Visit Passage des Panoramas, established in 1799, renowned for its intricate architecture and…
What's Included
  • Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour
  • Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
  • Experienced, local guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join ExperienceFirst on a discovery of Paris’ hidden treasures – the covered passages.
We begin our journey at the Galerie Vivienne, boasting a neoclassic architectural style, which has been a part of the city since 1823. We then move on to Passage Choiseul, where an array of sun-drenched shops stretch over 600 feet beneath an impressive glass roof….

Location
Place des Petits Pères
Please meet us in front of the big church at the following address: Place des Petits-Pères, 75002 Paris. Your guide will be holding an orange sign with “ExperienceFirst” written on it. For easier navigation, you can paste this address into Google Maps: Pl. des Petits-Pères, 75002 Paris.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elizabethmi4281qz
Dec 11, 2025
Informative tour - Fanny gave an excellent and informative tour. We enjoyed it very much. She told detailed stories explaining the history of all the places she took us.
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381bendeg_zs
Oct 27, 2025
Passages are cool - Maria was great! Super informative and funny. We checked 6 historic passages of Paris, with a lot of small boutiques and libraries selling all sorts curiosities and artful souvenirs.
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Staceyrw5133nb
Oct 25, 2025
Great tour - Maria was an excellent guide of the covered passages! She was very knowledgeable and gave good/shop recommendations. Would recommend.
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Freakazoid220
Oct 25, 2025
Great tour - Maria was great. Funny, knowledgeable and accommodating. I wish there was not a character limit to leave a good review.
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Planettraveler
Oct 18, 2025
Wonderful tour - Ben was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and informative. All of the passages had a unique quality, and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Mvallee2016
Sep 18, 2025
Si Erne! Must take this tour. - The guide was knowledgeable and fun! Showed us a lot while being factual and funny. Julia also took time to answer all questions. Loved her!
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Angie
Sep 14, 2025
Passageway walking tour - Enjoyed seeing the Paris Passages tour with Katie. Have been to Paris several times and wanted to experience something we hadn’t done before. Walked through a number of the passages and Katie had very good explanations of them and several of the neighborhoods we walked through between the passages.
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X7411uqrachels
Sep 3, 2025
Worth the trip! - Maria had good history on the passages of Paris. Pointed out good shops and places to have lunch or coffee. Gave great tips on best areas and places to come back to.
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Baruchi
Sep 3, 2025
Excellent tour of the city! - Maria was a phenomenal guide! Got to see a lot of really beautiful places and explore a part of Paris I haven’t seen before.
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Sarah_d
Jan 5, 2026
Great guide - Fanny was an excellent guide. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. I enjoyed that she discussed the history of the passages and why they came about. It is an interesting tour but pretty short. Of course, it was freezing the day we went!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).