Paris Passageways Walking Tour: Secrets Uncovered

Uncover the hidden gems of Paris on a 2-hour historical walking tour through the city’s enchanting passageways. Explore cobblestone alleys, boutique shops, and cozy cafes while learning about the artists and intellectuals who shaped Paris’s cultural legacy.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Passage Verdeau - The covered passages form a network of streets that run parallel to the traditional ones. Begin the journey by exploring the smallest of these passages: Passage Verdeau.
  • Passage des Panoramas - Next, stroll through this essential passageway, one of only 20 remaining in the city. Discover its hidden traditional restaurants…
What's Included
  • Fun Walking Tour
  • A Local Tour Guide
  • Intimate Group (8 people max or private)
  • Tips to navigate the city after
What's Not Included
  • Tips/Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating journey through the secret corridors of Paris with our compelling walking tour. These concealed wonders are Paris’s most treasured enigmas, providing a distinctive insight into the city’s historic allure and elegance. As you traverse these age-old passageways, you’ll encounter a side of Paris that often eludes the ordinary…

Location
26 Rue Cadet
Rue Cadet
Meet your guide in front of the Optic 2000 shop.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Oldiesfan
Apr 5, 2026
Visit to the Covered Passageways in Paris - This was our 2nd attempt in 2 trips to find these old shopping areas. Our guide, Lou, who has a masters degree from the Sorbonne and has lived all her life in and around Paris, was personable and friendly and could not have been a more knowledgeable person to show us around (and spoke perfect English to off set our American miserable French :). She took time to find out something about us and what we were interested in seeing. Additionally she pointed out and guided us thru additional places like the Royal Palace Library,that we likely never would have discovered on our own. Additionally, Saying Operations Director Julliette, kept in direct contact to make certain the day was going well. My wife and I are global travelers and seek out private guides wherever we go to enhance our experience. This tour with Lou was among our best and next time in Paris she is already on the top of our "to do" list.
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Gbyyz2019
Mar 6, 2026
Beautiful often overlooked passages demystified - Lou took us on an informative and engaging trek through several of Paris’ covered passages, noting the history and background of each. Each one was distinctive as were the neighborhoods where they were found. This was an intriguing and unique tour and highly recommended for anyone interested in Parisian hidden gems. I learned a great deal and was tremendously pleased I had booked this tour!
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Pamf602
Jan 15, 2026
Really great tour - Such an interesting tour of parts of Paris that tell a story. Our guide, Clara was wonderful! She is so knowledgeable and very articulate. We highly recommend this walking tour to anyone!
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Amninpen
Dec 24, 2025
Excellent enjoy - “The tour was fascinating, and the guide was incredibly attentive and engaging. The elegant Christmas lights, the beautifully decorated streets, and the wonderful weather created a truly romantic atmosphere. We loved every moment — it was absolutely perfect.moment
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Kimbra2
Dec 24, 2025
Tour of Paris Passages - I had read about the Paris passages and thought they would be a good idea to see in case of rain or very cold temperatures. We had neither, but still very happy we saw them! Most were decorated for Christmas and some had wonderful shops in them too. Our guide Walid, did an excellent job walking us through the areas and giving the history of the areas and passages. Walid also went out of way to take us to a couple of shops in the area to finish up my Christmas shopping! My husband and I highly recommend Walid and this tour.
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Supa-ingo
Dec 19, 2025
Maximum interesting and very nice! - Our guide offered us a very impressive, 3-hour tour of the passages with a lot of information.
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Ilenev2018
Dec 5, 2025
Very enjoyable, - We enjoyed the experience we had never seen the covered areas and wall was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. He would stop when we wanted to look in the window and had an information that was valuable.
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Claudia
Nov 18, 2025
Unique Paris tour - Really enjoyed this tour. Having been to Paris before, we wanted to do something a bit different than the standard tours. Hugo was very knowledgeable, friendly and made the morning interesting and fun.
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Nomad31563514949
Nov 17, 2025
Absolutley wonderful tour! - Hugo was rallye the best! It was an absolutley wonderful tour and we learnt a lot. Thank you very much! I really recommend it!
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Marylene_g
Sep 22, 2025
Excellent visit to covered passages - We loved this tour of the covered passages! Our guide is at the top! We don't regret, it's a magnificent discovery!
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).