{"id":174021,"date":"2019-07-08T10:22:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-08T14:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=174021"},"modified":"2025-10-14T20:35:35","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T00:35:35","slug":"best-walking-tours-paris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-walking-tours-paris\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Walking Tours in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I love visiting Paris<\/a>. I\u2019ve been going there for over nine years and have yet to tire of the history, the charm, or the food (and wine!). <\/p>\n

Over the years, I\u2019ve taken a million different tours of this amazing city to learn more about what makes it tick. There are dozens upon dozens of companies covering all aspects of life in Paris. There are A LOT<\/em> of tour companies and it can be hard to make a sense of all those endless Viator and TripAdvisor listings. <\/p>\n

Having tested all the major tour operators, I wanted to share what I think are the best walking tour companies in Paris that will help you explore this timeless city. <\/p>\n

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Take Walks<\/h4>\n

What makes Take Walks<\/a> amazing is that they get better access than most tour companies. You get to skip the line, go before or after other tours so you have the space to yourself, and get fun guides who are knowledgeable in their field. Their tours are reasonably priced too. I think they are the best tour company in Paris. I\u2019ve gone on five of their tours and loved them all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Best Free Tour<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n
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New Europe Tours<\/h4>\n

New Europe<\/a> is one of the most popular free walking tour companies in all of Europe. Their main free tour takes you around the center of Paris and gives you a historical overview of the city. They also run a good (but paid) tour of Montmartre, and they have a really fun pub crawl as well if you\u2019re looking to hit the bars with other travelers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

While those may be the best free and paid tours in the city, Paris has a lot more to offer \u2014 no matter your interests. Here are 10 other insightful and educational tours in the city!
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1. Devour Food Tours<\/h3>\n

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\nDevour Food Tours<\/a> is my go-to food tour company in Europe. They always have incredible guides and unique tours that showcase each destination’s best eats. In Paris, they offer a handful of tours including a Montmartre neighborhood food tour, and evening food and wine tour, and a filling 3.5-hour tour that covers the city’s best dishes. For those with a sweet tooth, they also have a tasty chocolate and pastry tour too.<\/p>\n

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2. Simply France<\/h3>\n

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\nThis small-group bike tour<\/a> covers a lot of ground, showcasing some of the city’s most interesting districts, such as the Latin Quarter and Saint Germain, where you’ll learn about Paris’ past and present from an expert local guide. The pace is leisurely, and while you will see some of the main sights, the tour explores a lot of local areas that other tours don’t visit.<\/p>\n

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3. Meeting the French<\/h3>\n

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\nFor a niche, insider tour about Paris\u2019s art scene, check out this two-hour street art tour<\/a>. This tour explores the Belleville neighborhood, one of the most vibrant areas of the city, where street art and graffiti is common (and ever-changing). You’ll get to see works by locals as well as art from international artists (you might even see people making new art during your tour!). <\/p>\n

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4. Eating Europe<\/h3>\n

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\nEating Europe runs a variety of food tours around Paris that last about three hours and include a large number of stops. You get the classic overview of typical French food combined with interesting off the beaten path locations and shops. The guides are very knowledgeable and have lived in Paris for years. Not only will you learn about food but you’ll also get a good history of the neighborhood too. The guides are really engaging and they take you to some really good and tasty spots. They are definitely one of the better food tour companies in Paris!<\/p>\n

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