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14 Best Historical Tours In Paris

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The 14 most popular historical tours in Paris, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones travellers actually rate, and what each one really gets you on the day.

14 Best Historical Tours In Paris

Paris: Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa - The Mona Lisa Introduction: The Short Part That Matters
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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa

Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Notre-Dame exterior stops and the symbols your eyes can catch
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

Paris: Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour - Finding Your Start: BHV Marais or L’Elephant du Nil
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Paris: Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour

Explore the Marais: Culture, History & Hidden Gems of Paris - Meeting by Pompidou: Art, Street Life, and the Right Starting Mood
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Explore the Marais: Culture, History & Hidden Gems of Paris

4.Explore the Marais: Culture, History & Hidden Gems of Paris

2-hour Marais walking tour mixing LGBTQIA+ and Jewish Paris, Saint-Gervais church, and a merveilleux meringue. Small groups, great value.

4.6

“I had an amazing tour with Camila! She was super friendly and engaging- I was very impressed by how well she knew the history of the neighborhood, and it was really cool getting to learn about the modern elements and how the area has changed over time. She also pointed out a lot of hidden…”

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Historic Paris Walking Tour in English - Louvre: from palace politics to the museum you plan to return to
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Historic Paris Walking Tour in English

Paris Jewish History 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour - Meet at Shakespeare & Company, then follow the red canvas tote
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Paris Jewish History 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

6.Paris Jewish History 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

Private 2-hour walk through Paris Jewish history, from Pletzl and Rue Pavée synagogue to Notre-Dame connections and Le Marais landmarks.

4.6

“Hannah is great! Friendly, professional, knowledgeable. She took time to answer all our questions. I learned a lot on this tour and hope to take other tours with her!”

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Paris: Fashion History Walking Tour in the Heart of Paris - Meet Your Fashion-Industry Guide by the Comédie-Française
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Paris: Fashion History Walking Tour in the Heart of Paris

8.Paris: Fashion History Walking Tour in the Heart of Paris

A 2-hour small-group Paris walk through haute couture streets, vintage shops, and Chanel lore, led by a fashion pro in central Paris.

4.9

“Ivo gave a fantastic tour! It was great to learn more about the cultural/fashion history of Paris and famous French houses. He was engaging and full of knowledge. Would recommend to anyone.”

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Montmartre Walking Tour: A Journey Through Art and History - Where you meet and how the tour stays personal
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Montmartre Walking Tour: A Journey Through Art and History

9.Montmartre Walking Tour: A Journey Through Art and History

A small-group Montmartre walk with art-and-history storytelling, photo stops, and tablet images, ending at Sacré-Cœur’s doorstep.

5.0

“I loved the tour. It was exactly what I was looking for. It felt more like an art walk, where every corner was represented with information about an artist. Perfect length, as there is so much history, you need to absorb all of it.”

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Paris: Private Photoshoot near any chosen Landmark - The 1-Hour Private Shoot: How the session actually flows
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Paris: Private Photoshoot near any chosen Landmark

10.Paris: Private Photoshoot near any chosen Landmark

A 1-hour private Paris photoshoot near your chosen landmark, with professional editing delivered in 24 hours via a private online gallery.

5.0

“Professional, kind and friendly. He knows what he is doing, very good photos, (so far the best post processed editing I’ve seen compared to others), gives you ideas how to pose. He keeps me updated and recommends what he thinks is best for the shoot. Five stars!”

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Guided tour of historic Paris with treasure hunt

11.Guided tour of historic Paris with treasure hunt

2-hour Pantheon-to-Louvre Paris treasure hunt with ~15 riddles, a cryptex password game, and local guidance for $35.

5.0

“We had such a great time doing the treasure hunt from the Panthéon to the Louvre! The route is absolutely beautiful — you’re constantly looking up and spotting so many details you would normally miss just walking around. The riddles are really well put together and make the whole experience even more fun and engaging.…”

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Paris: Jewish Quarter & Museum of the Art and History Tour - Meeting Point and how to avoid the “wrong spot” problem
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Paris: Jewish Quarter & Museum of the Art and History Tour

12.Paris: Jewish Quarter & Museum of the Art and History Tour

Walk Paris’s Jewish Quarter with an expert guide, then choose the museum option with skip-the-line entry.

4.0

“There was confusion about the start time and a lot of back and forth regarding that. This lead to confusion on the meeting spot. The guide was knowledgeable about the jewish history of paris , however we didnt see a whole lot of sights. We didnt go to the museum.”

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Guided Heritage Tour of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann - What makes this Galeries Lafayette tour different from a regular visit
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Guided Heritage Tour of Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann

Private Paris WWII History Tour: Occupation & Resistance - Following Jean Moulin’s Path Toward Unification
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Private Paris WWII History Tour: Occupation & Resistance

14.Private Paris WWII History Tour: Occupation & Resistance

Walk Paris WWII sites tied to the Resistance, Jean Moulin, Vel d’Hiv, Samuel Beckett, and liberation—private 3-hour guided tour.

4.4

“We loved this tour. It is the perfect amount of walking and we saw new areas of Paris that we had not seen. It was good to make a visual connection to this important part of history. I would not change anything.”

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