15 Walking Tours in Paris to Build a Day Around

1.Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,893 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $76Our pick

Start near Montmartre with an English-speaking guide and see Sacré-Coeur, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Moulin Rouge, Latin Quarter, Seine, and Notre-Dame. This small-group walk uses the Metro between areas, includes Sacré-Coeur, and views the other major landmarks from outside. Guides may include Adva, Chiara, Rami, or Olivia.

“It was the most lovely way to spend the morning! The guide was wonderful and we made the most of our time together!”

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2.Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Montmartre with guides such as Laura, Denise, David, and Sylvia, visiting the I Love You Wall, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, La Maison Rose, the vineyard, Sacré-Cœur, and Place du Tertre. Expect an easy-paced introduction to the neighborhood, with hills, narrow streets, and no entry inside the basilica.

“Beautiful day in Monmartre. Our tour guide, “Ben,” was wonderful. This was an excellent tour! I highly recommend.”

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3.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at eight food venues for cheeses, cured meats, macarons, chocolates, pastries, wine, and other French specialties. You’ll pass the Moulin Rouge, Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, Montmartre vineyard, and Sacré-Cœur. Guides may include Julie, Marie, Oscar, Aude, or Elliott.

“Awesome food tour by Eliott on November 9th - we had a lovely time and learned so much about Montmarte - would book again!”

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4.Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Île de la Cité with guides such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, or Tetiana, learning about Notre-Dame, the French monarchy, the 2019 fire, and nearby landmarks. The 90-minute tour ends with a self-guided visit to the archaeological crypt. Notre-Dame entry is not included, and Sainte-Chapelle requires an upgrade.

“Tetiana did a great job! She provided a wealth of information regarding the history of the Notre Dame Cathedral, including the fire and restoration of the church.”

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5.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours walking Montmartre with an English-speaking food guide such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, or Marie. Visit eight stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, baguette, and French wine while learning about artists, cafés, vineyards, and local life. The route climbs toward Sacré Coeur and includes Place du Tertre and Moulin Rouge.

“This was a wonderful way to experience Montmartre, the twisty streets and amazing views. Our guide Oscar was very knowledgeable and had many anecdotes and stories about the area as well as the artists and expats who once lived and worked in the area. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about nine hours seeing Paris with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 16. Ride the Montmartre funicular, tour the Louvre or Orsay, walk Île de la Cité and the Latin Quarter, use the metro, then finish near the Eiffel Tower with a flexible Seine cruise ticket. Guides such as Adam, Antoine, Claire, and Simon have led past departures.

“What a fantastic day, covered so many places, and our guide Felicia was brilliant guide, her knowledge was amazing and such a friendly welcoming person 100%”

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7.Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,668 reviews · from $34

Walk Montmartre with an English-speaking local guide such as Yazid or Sylvia, from Place Saint-Pierre to the Wall of Love, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, Maison Rose, and Place du Tertre. Expect art, music, revolution, family photos, and plenty of uphill cobblestones in a group of up to 16.

“Sylvia was an amazing tour guide! She made the tour fun with exciting “fun facts”, went with the flow, and maintained a great pace throughout! She was lovely and would 10/10 recommend”

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8.Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Walk through central Paris with an English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Sanna, or Ezra. In about 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll visit Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Pont Neuf, the Louvre, and the Tuileries Garden while learning about the French Revolution, Napoleon, and Parisian landmarks. The tour stays outside museums and the cathedral.

“Was a great teen-family tour with interesting history of Paris and France. Not too - too much walking.”

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9.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide and hear grim tales tied to Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, the Conciergerie, the Templars, and a haunted theater. The tone leans more toward dark history than pure ghost hunting. Guides such as Morgan, Catherine, Dora, Leo, and Jade have been praised for lively storytelling, humor, and extra visual details.

“I truly wish there were a way to award more than five stars, because our experience with this incredible guide went far beyond expectations. He brought the whole history to life. The depth of his insight, the fascinating details shared, and the little-known stories unearthed made the history of the Dark Side feel vivid and unforgettable. What struck me most, however, was not just his expertise, but his presence. With humor and genuine kindness toward every single person in our group, he created an atmosphere that was truly fun. It felt less like being herded through a rehearsed script and more like traveling alongside a dear friend who was thrilled…”

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10.Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Walk from Pont Neuf to Hôtel de Ville with a guide such as Sophia, Daniel, Thelma, or Ami, hearing dark stories tied to the Templars, Marie Antoinette, the Saint Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, and the French Revolution. Expect a small group of up to 20, about 10,000 steps, and more grim history than genuine ghost hunting.

“Very much enjoyed the dark history tales with Sophia. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and a great story teller. Bring comfortable shoes as you do a bit of walking. We would do it again!”

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11.Hidden Montmartre: Paris’ Secret Streets Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 809 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk from Place Blanche to Sacré-Coeur with an English-speaking guide such as Max, Cecilia, or Benjamin. Taste a buttery croissant, pass the Moulin Rouge, Picasso’s former home, Montmartre’s vineyard, Lapin Agile, and quiet lanes most visitors miss. The 2-kilometer route takes about two hours and allows up to 14 people.

“Max is the perfect guide. There is a lot of walking and some steep inclines, but it's well worth it.”

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12.Early Access Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Begin near the Seine with a local guide such as Maja, Nina, Abi, or Ife, then explore Île de la Cité, enter Notre Dame for a self-guided visit, and walk past Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, and Pont Neuf. An optional upgrade adds a 60-minute Sainte-Chapelle interior visit.

“The guide Abbie was so knowledgeable and easy to listen to The time flew She wanted to know our view of Paris and the Notre Dame experience Told us small snippets of info that we might never have known”

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13.Versailles Château and Gardens Walking Tour from Paris by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 714 reviews · from $79

Take the RER from Paris to Versailles with a guide, walk the grand gardens for about two hours, then enter the palace with timed admission and explore at your own pace. Guides such as Aaron, OJ, Toby, Mado, and Martine have led engaging visits. Return to Paris when you choose with the included train ticket.

“Our tour guide Toby was very knowledgeable and took us to many of the fountain displays ensuring we saw the ‘dancing waters’ with music accompaniment.”

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14.Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Meet near Pont au Double for a one-hour guided walk around Notre Dame, with stories about the cathedral, its fire, gargoyles, and Gothic design. You may also pause at Shakespeare and Company before entering Sainte Chapelle on your own. Guides include June, Nick, Elizabeth, Sagar, and Yusuff.

“June, our guide, did a great job as our tour guide. I recommend using her and this tour as it was a small tour and she got us to the front of the cue for St Chapelle!”

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15.Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 614 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

You’ll walk through Île de la Cité with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, seeing Place Dauphine, the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, the flower market, and Notre-Dame from outside. Guides such as Remi, Sophie, and Paula bring the stories to life. Afterward, explore the Archaeological Crypt on your own.

“Our tour guide katie was the best! from the start, her bubbly personality already helped to brighten our tour and her fun way of introducing all of the notee dame facts def. made it more entertaining”

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