Paris: Explore the City Like Emily Tour – Filming Locations

The fun here is seeing Emily in Paris locations as real Paris streets, not just sets on a screen. In two hours, you move from Emily’s apartment to Savoir, Gabriel’s restaurant, the bakery, and finally the Palais Garnier, while a local guide connects the scenes to French food, fashion, and daily life.

I like the small maximum of eight people, which should make it easier to ask questions and take photos. I also like the mix of show trivia and practical Paris advice. Guides Rachel, Fay, and Fanny are praised for being friendly and helpful, with Fay even offering café and restaurant suggestions. The catch is that some locations may be closed, and the tour is mainly an outdoor photo walk rather than a series of interior visits.

Key points at a glance

• Emily’s apartment starts the story: Begin where her Paris life takes shape and follow the show’s main locations from there.
• Four familiar stops: See Emily’s residence, the Savoir agency, Gabriel’s restaurant, and the bakery featured in the series.
• A compact two-hour route: You get a themed introduction to several Paris neighborhoods without giving up a whole day.
• Small groups matter: The standard group has no more than eight people, with private options also available.
• Guides add local context: Rachel, Fay, and Fanny bring stories about French culture, fashion, food, and Parisian habits.
• The route finishes near the Palais Garnier: This gives you a grand landmark for photos and an easy place to continue sightseeing.

Why this Emily in Paris walk works

This is a fan tour, but it is not only for devoted viewers. The show provides the thread, while the city supplies the substance. You get recognizable places, attractive streets, and a local guide who can explain how the scenes fit into Paris life.

That matters because a filming-location tour can easily become a checklist of addresses. Here, the route is designed to show different parts of the city and offer a view of Paris through the eyes of an American newcomer. You hear about French customs, food, fashion, and the small cultural differences that drive much of the show’s humor.

I would choose this walk early in a Paris stay if you want a gentle way to get your bearings. It gives you a two-hour orientation around several central sights, plus names of cafés and restaurants to consider later. It is also a good fit for a mixed group, since one person can enjoy the television connections while another simply enjoys walking through Paris.

The tour costs $41 per person. That is a fair price for a two-hour guided walk capped at eight people, especially if your group values conversation and photos. It is less of a bargain if you expect access to private interiors, paid admissions, food tastings, or transportation. None of those are included.

Starting beside the square fountain

Your guide meets you beside the fountain in the middle of the square, holding an Explore Paris Tours sign. Pay attention to this detail. A square can have several corners and entrances, and finding the guide quickly saves time on a short tour.

The listed starting activity is Emily in Paris Tours by Explore Paris Tours. The exact starting time depends on availability, so check it before you book your day around the walk. Hotel pickup is not included, and you are responsible for reaching the meeting point.

The standard format is a semi-private group of up to eight people. That is a useful middle ground. You avoid the anonymity of a large coach group, but you also do not have to pay for a fully private outing unless you want one. Private and small-group choices are available.

Guiding is offered in English and Chinese. If you want a more personal pace, ask about the private option when booking. The information provided does not specify a separate route for private groups, so confirm what changes before paying more.

Emily’s apartment and the opening scenes

The walk begins at the apartment connected with Emily’s arrival in Paris. This is the right first stop for the show’s story: it places you in the setting where the main character’s new life begins.

The apartment is mainly a photo and orientation stop. You should not expect a tour of the inside. The value is in seeing the exterior, hearing how the location is used on screen, and picturing the contrast between Emily’s imagined Paris and the city she actually has to handle each day.

This first stop also sets up the guide’s cultural commentary. Emily’s work, clothes, social life, and food choices all create openings for a discussion of French habits. A good guide can explain the joke behind a scene without turning the entire walk into a television quiz.

Rachel has been praised for her warm manner and strong knowledge of both the show and Paris. Fanny is also described as friendly and informative. Those details matter here because the first few minutes set the tone for the whole group. You want a guide who can make room for questions rather than simply recite addresses.

Savoir, work, and the show’s Parisian image

The next major stop is the creative agency known in the series as Savoir. It gives you a look at the working world behind Emily’s Paris story and helps explain why fashion, luxury, and advertising play such a large part in the show.

This is also where the tour can move beyond fan service. Paris has a long association with style and luxury brands, but the show presents that world through a modern American point of view. Your guide can place the agency scenes in the wider setting of French business manners and workplace culture.

You will likely stop outside for photos and hear behind-the-scenes facts. The experience does not include entry into the agency, so treat it as a street-level location visit. That is typical of filming-location walks, but it is worth knowing if you were hoping to sit at a desk or see a set interior.

I like this part of the route because it gives the walk some shape. You are not simply visiting places where Emily stood. You are following the main parts of her life: home, work, food, romance, and city exploration.

Gabriel’s restaurant and the romantic side of Paris

Gabriel’s restaurant is another central stop. It brings the tour into the show’s romantic and culinary world, where a meal can carry as much meaning as a conversation.

The location is best understood as a photo stop with stories attached. You can see the exterior used for the restaurant and recall scenes from the series, while your guide explains how the location functions within the story. The details supplied for this experience do not promise a meal or a drink, so plan to eat separately.

Beverages are not included, and personal expenses are your own responsibility. That keeps the tour price clear, but it also means you should not expect a tasting or a restaurant reservation to be part of the route.

This stop may be especially useful if you want food advice for the rest of your stay. Fay is praised for giving café and restaurant recommendations at the end of the walk. That kind of local input can be more useful than a long list of famous addresses, especially when you can ask about the type of meal or neighborhood you want.

The bakery and a first taste of French food

The bakery connects the series to one of Paris’s simplest pleasures: stopping for pastry. It is a small scene in the larger story, but a useful stop for understanding how food shapes the show’s image of the city.

You will hear about the bakery location and Emily’s first taste of French pastry. The tour does not list food as included, so any pastry or drink you buy would be extra. That is a minor cost, but it gives you the choice to save the purchase for later or stop on your own.

I like this point because it keeps the walk tied to ordinary Paris life. Grand landmarks can be impressive, but a bakery says more about daily rhythm. It also gives the guide a natural chance to discuss French eating habits and the role of bread and pastry in city life.

If you are hoping to eat at every stop, this is not the right format. The pace is built around sightseeing, conversation, and photos. You may have time for a purchase, but the provided details do not promise a formal break.

Neighborhood changes and photo opportunities

One strength of the route is the change in atmosphere as you move between filming locations. The tour is not confined to one building or one square. You see several charming areas of Paris while following a single television story.

That variety gives the two hours more value. You are learning how the city is arranged through a set of familiar scenes, rather than standing in one place listening to facts. It also creates repeated chances for photographs, which is a major reason many people book a themed walk like this.

The guide is there to help you notice details you might pass on your own. Ask about the streets, nearby cafés, French etiquette, and the difference between the show’s polished image and everyday Paris. The supplied information promises cultural insights, but it does not give a fixed list of every street or neighborhood, so the exact emphasis may vary by guide and route.

The small group helps here. With no more than eight people, the guide can pause for a picture without holding up a large crowd. You can also ask a quick question about a scene or request a recommendation without needing to compete with dozens of other voices.

Reaching the Palais Garnier

The advertised route finishes at the Palais Garnier, one of Paris’s grandest landmarks. Ending here gives the walk a strong visual finish after the more intimate apartment, workplace, restaurant, and bakery stops.

The opera house is useful as more than a photo backdrop. It gives you a major landmark from which to continue your day, though this tour does not include admission. You will need a separate ticket if you want to go inside, and no entry is listed as part of the experience.

There is one practical detail to check before booking. The route information identifies the Palais Garnier as the finish, while the meeting-point notes say the activity ends back at the meeting point. Those details do not fully match. Confirm the final drop-off point with the operator, especially if you have timed tickets or a dinner reservation afterward.

Guide quality and group feel

The guide can make or break a short themed walk. Rachel is described as friendly and very familiar with both Emily in Paris and Paris itself. Fay is easy to talk with and offers restaurant and café suggestions. Fanny is described as friendly, interesting, and informative, with an ability to bring the show’s locations to life.

That range of praise points to the tour’s strongest feature: the human side. The addresses are available online, but a local guide can add context, answer questions, and help you connect the screen version with the real city.

The experience has a rating of 4.8 from 41 reviews, which suggests a consistently strong response. One less positive point is important: some locations may be closed. The tour can still show you the exterior and explain the connection, but you should not assume every place will be open for entry.

The tour is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Netflix, Emily in Paris, or Viacom. It is an independent themed walk operated by HandMedinaCo Tours. That is worth knowing if you expect official access or production involvement.

Timing, cost, and who should book

Two hours is a sensible length. It is long enough to visit the main locations and hear stories, but short enough to fit before lunch, an afternoon museum visit, or an evening reservation.

At $41, the tour makes the most sense for you if you value a small group and local conversation. The cost covers the guide, the themed route, photo time, and cultural commentary. It does not cover transport, hotel pickup, drinks, food, souvenirs, or admission to sights.

You should wear comfortable shoes because this is a walking tour. The supplied information does not give a distance or accessibility details, so ask the operator if you have mobility needs or want to know how much walking is involved.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time, and you can reserve now and pay later. Those policies help if your Paris schedule is still shifting, but check the final terms at booking.

Should you book this Paris filming-location tour?

Book it if you enjoy Emily in Paris, want a compact introduction to several Paris neighborhoods, and prefer a guide who can mix show facts with advice about food and local customs. The small group, friendly guides, and strong emphasis on photos make it a good choice for couples, friends, families with older children, and first-time visitors who want an easy themed outing.

Skip it if you want a formal television-set experience, interior access, a meal, or a full day of major Paris sights. You will see locations from the outside, and at least some may be closed.

For the best value, take the tour early in your stay, bring questions about cafés and restaurants, and confirm the end point before booking another activity. If the show is your excuse to explore Paris but the city itself is your real interest, this walk should give you both.

FAQ

How long does the Emily in Paris filming-location tour last?

The tour lasts two hours. Starting times vary, so check availability when booking.

What filming locations are included?

The tour includes Emily’s apartment, the Savoir agency, Gabriel’s restaurant, and the bakery featured in the series. It finishes at or near the Palais Garnier, though you should confirm the exact end point.

How many people are in the group?

The semi-private group has a maximum of eight people. Private and small-group options are also available.

Which languages are offered?

The live guide service is offered in English and Chinese.

Is food or a drink included?

No. Beverages, drinks, food, and personal purchases are not included.

Does the tour include hotel pickup or transportation?

No. You must make your own way to the meeting point, and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Can I cancel the booking?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately.