Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour plus Seine Cruise Option
Description
Unearth the hidden treasures of Paris with ExperienceFirst as we guide you through the city's secret gems – the covered passages. Our journey kicks off at the Galerie Vivienne, a neoclassical-style covered passage that has graced the city since 1823. From there, we'll venture to the Passage Choiseul, where over 600 feet of sunlit shops are nestled under a magnificent glass roof. Don't forget to glance down and admire the ornate tiled floor. Our tour continues at the Passage des Panoramas, the very first covered walkway in Paris, constructed over two centuries ago. Next on our journey is the Passage Jouffroy, a narrower passage adorned with glass and iron accents which even houses a quaint wax museum. Our final destination is the Passage Verdeau, where antique dealers and vintage curiosities line the pathway. At each stop, your guide will unveil details you might otherwise overlook and recount the fascinating story of how these hidden passages became integral to Parisian fashion.
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Itinerary
Discover the neoclassical Galerie Vivenne, a national monument filled with luxury boutiques.
Be dazzled by over 600 feet of sunlit shops below the glass roof of the Passage Choiseul.
Tour Passage des Panoramas, dating to 1799 and beloved for its elaborate architecture and excellent dining.
Capture stunning photos of the simple glass and iron framework of Passage Jouffroy.
Finish your journey in Grands Boulevard at the picturesque Passage Verdeau.
Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Reviews(128)
We had a wonderful morning on our tour with Maria S. The covered passage ways of Paris truly are hidden gems. Maria was very informed about the passages and gave us lots of background about Paris when the passages were built. She also gave us so many suggestions about shopping and places to eat. I would highly recommend this tour on your visit to Paris!!! 😊👏😊👏
Dear Guest, thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are delighted that your Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour was a highlight of your trip. Discovering these historical hidden gems is always a treat, and we are glad Maria S. could provide you with great background knowledge and excellent local recommendations. Thank you for highly recommending us, and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Our guide, Tetiana, was about the most professional, knowledgeable, friendly and well-organised that my wife and I have encountered in our forty years of travelling together (and we are both travel industry professional). Although I thought I knew Paris well, this tour of the Covered Passages was a revelation. Well done to Tetiana and ExperienceFirst
Wow! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such wonderful feedback. We're honored to hear that Tetiana is among the best guides (couldn't agree more) you've encountered in your many years of travel. It's wonderful that the Covered Passages tour revealed a new side of Paris, even for someone who knows the city well. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Tetiana, and we hope to welcome you on another ExperienceFirst adventure soon!
fantastic experience worth it
Thank you so much for the excellent rating, Paola! We are thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience exploring the covered passages of Paris and that you felt the tour was well worth it. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
It was a lovely and informative tour by Fanny. We learned the history of the passages and what is unique about each.
Thanks a lot! We’re glad you had such a lovely experience with Fanny and enjoyed discovering the hidden beauty and stories behind the covered passages of Paris. We’ll share your feedback with her!
Interesting part of Paris that you could easily miss. Maria was full of stories which bought the area alive.
Maria will be so happy to hear this! She has a real gift for bringing a place to life, and it's wonderful to know that came through for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
I love this tour and guide! I would definitely go to some of her recommended restaurants and shoos.
Thank you for sharing your kind feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and the recommendations along the way. It’s always great when guests can continue exploring the area through the places the guide suggests. We truly appreciate you joining the experience and taking the time to write this. We hope you enjoy visiting those spots and that we’ll have the chance to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Ben was such a great tour guide! She made the whole tour fun with her friendly personality, funny jokes and knowledge about Parisian history. We had such a good time and definitely recommend her tour of the covered passageways!
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed the tour with Ben. Wishing you a magical rest of your time in Paris, and if you ever find yourself wandering the passages again, you're always welcome to come back for more!
Be prepared to learn much more than just covered shopping… much more. Our guide was far more than knowledgeable, she was a joy, a riot, and a very sharp observer of humanity.
Thank you for such a lovely review! The covered passages have so many hidden stories, and we’re thrilled your guide made the experience both fun and insightful.
Top guide Maria tells a lot about the passages. Has humor and attention to the group.
Ben was very helpful and enthusiastic about her city. These passages are beautiful and interesting. I doubt I could have found the without help.
So glad you enjoyed the tour! We’re thrilled you enjoyed discovering the hidden gems of Paris—those covered passages really are like stepping into another era. We hope to have you back again in Paris soon. Maybe take a Montmartre walking tour next?!
