Guided tours in Paris Region

Paris Region has a multitude of guided tours to suit every taste and preference. Alone or with family or friends, you can book your own private guide or join a group. Whatever your wishes, you’ll have no trouble finding a tour in Paris Region that appeals to history buffs, art enthusiasts or the simply curious with a thirst for unexpected discoveries.

There’s a whole abundance of history and culture tours, themed excursions and original outings waiting to be enjoyed.

Our tours are accessible to all, as we have guides who speak several languages. Whether you understand French, English, Spanish, German or any other language, you’ll find a tour guide who can tell you all about the wonders of Paris Region in the tongue of your choice. On Discover Walks, for example, you can book a guided tour in English with a young Paris resident. The idea is to show you the capital, as well as Versailles, in the language of Shakespeare.

Paris Region has no shortage of thematic guided tours that offer a brand new angle on the city and the surrounding area. With Cultival, for example, you can take a behind-the-scenes tour of the famous sights of Paris. If you love investigations and mysteries, the immersive Arsène Lupin experience at the Palais Garnier is the ideal tour for you.

For cinema fans, Cine Balade organises guided tours at the iconic filming locations of Paris. You can follow in the footsteps of Amélie Poulain in the Montmartre district, or pick up the trail of Emily in Paris… Not forgetting of course the Eiffel Tower, which never stops popping up at the movies.

There are plenty of guided tours for children too. Paris on the Way does guided tours designed with children in mind, for a fun and educational way of visiting the city. These come in the form of treasure hunts, photo hunts and riddle-solving tours to learn about the fascinating history of France.

If you’re looking for a more energetic way of exploring Paris Region, you have several options. Bus companies like Big Bus Paris and Tootbus Paris do narrated sightseeing tours that take you to see all the city’s key sites. And if you’re arriving in Paris by plane or train, Magical Shuttle have a very practical transfer service which offers a convenient way of getting to and from the main airports and stations, complete with commentary as you pass the main sights.

For something more original, try Viality Tour for a tour guided by a virtual-reality headset. On this tour you’ll see the Eiffel Tower in its early days in the Paris of the 1880s.

For an even more unusual experience, why not try a bike tour? Paris Charms & Secrets organises E-bike tours, a fast and fun way of exploring the streets of Paris.

If you’re longing to unveil the capital’s every little secret, the Potins de Paris tour is an absolute must. This tour packed with fun facts plunges you into stories about leading figures who have shaped the city. As you explore along the streets, your guide in period costume will tell you some quirky stories and well-kept secrets about Paris… revealing all the escapades of the politicians and other famous personalities of Paris.

The monuments and museums of Paris Region are a must for any visitor. A guided tour of the Palace of Versailles plunges you into the opulence of the royal court, between the spectacular gardens and the luxuriously decorated interior.

For a completely self-guided tour, try the Whatizis Paris app. This app can take you on a theme tour to discover the city’s hidden treasures, iconic museums and historic monuments. All you have to do is take a photograph of a monument to listen to an audio commentary provided by the app.

Paris is also famous for its vibrant and colourful street art. The Paris Street Art guided tour in Butte-aux-Cailles leads you through the streets of this busy district to see some urban artworks created by local and international artists. This tour is an excellent way to discover Paris from a different angle, a far cry from the conventional sightseeing tours.

Art enthusiasts and especially handicraft fans must not miss the guided tour of the Gobelins workshops. This tour showcases the outstanding craftsmanship that built the reputation of Paris, and the tapestry workshop that’s famous for supplying official buildings. You’ll visit the workshops where these works of art are created and learn more about the traditional techniques employed by the tapestry makers.

Every district of Paris has its own individual charm and its own story to tell. With Paris on the Way, you can choose from a whole variety of guided tours to explore the city’s different neighbourhoods. Whether it’s the Marais, Montmartre or the Latin Quarter you’re interested in, there’s a tour that reveals the distinguishing features and hidden treasures of each part of Paris.

If you’re into tennis, football or another sport, head for the iconic sports venues. The Roland-Garros Stadium guided tour takes you behind the scenes of this legendary site for tennis fans. Likewise, the guided behind-the-scenes tour of the Stade de France takes you to the heart of this legendary stadium. You’ll see the changing rooms, the VIP boxes and even get to walk in the footsteps of the world’s greatest footballers and singers… All we can say is: Hooray for sport in Paris and the region !

Paris is world-famous for its cuisine, and a gastronomy tour is a great way to try the city’s specialities. The Promenade des Sens takes you to visit the markets, bakeries, grocery shops and restaurants of Paris, to taste local specialities and learn more about French culinary culture.

But there are other options as well. A multitude of tours are available to suit every taste. Among them there’s the guided tour of the Yves Saint Laurent Museum Paris which plunges you into the universe of the famous fashion designer, and the guided behind-the-scenes UNESCO tour for a unique new angle on this international organisation. Each tour comes with its share of surprises and promises to improve your knowledge of Paris and the surrounding region

A cruise on the river Seine makes a great conclusion to your visit to Paris. The Paris by Night cruise reveals all the magic of the lit-up city and provides commentary on the iconic sights. Similarly, a Seine cruise tour of Paris offers a unique perspective of the city’s historic sites.