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15 Best Historical Tours In Paris

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The 15 most popular historical tours, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and who operates it. The working shortlist for building your week in Paris.

15 Best Historical Tours In Paris

Paris: Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa - The Entrance Moment: What Happens Before You’re Free
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Paris: Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa

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1.Paris: Louvre Museum Entry with History of Mona Lisa

Priority Louvre entry plus a Mona Lisa intro, then freedom to explore. Skip the chaos, find the highlights, and plan a smart one-day route.

Most Popular★ 3.9

“We had an excellent experience that began with Sophia providing quality directions to the meeting point. Once Sophia assisted us with ticket transfers, she walked us into the Louvre museum and provided a short introduction on its history. Upon answering any questions, we then entered the museum without any wait. Once we were all inside,…”

2,823 reviews1 dayFrom $74by UTG EXPERIENCE

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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Pont Neuf After Dark: A Classic Landmark With a Mean Streak
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

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2.Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

A 2-hour evening walk through Paris’s executions, Notre-Dame legends, and Templar lore, with English guides and spooky city stops.

★ 4.7

“Really great and interesting local history, with a little dark slant. Loved the opportunity to look closer at some of the landmarks and understand the culmination of history over time.. fascinating and fun!”

1,000 reviews2 hoursFrom $35by Irreplaceable Tours

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Le Marais/Paris - The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district - Place des Vosges: Victor Hugo’s Paris in a real courtyard square
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Le Marais/Paris – The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

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3.Le Marais/Paris – The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

Guided walk through Le Marais with an English guide, hitting Place des Vosges, aristocratic architecture, and the Jewish quarter. Small groups.

★ 5.0

“Great Guide, Jill, who was high energy, knowledgeable and fun. The subject matter was interesting but she gave it life. It was very cold but in spite of that she made the trip so meaningful that you forgot the cold. She even brought each of us a Christmas cookie.”

341 reviews1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)From $48.39

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Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour - Rue Saint-Honoré: the oldest fashion street, and why it still matters
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Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour

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History of Paris City Center w/ Notre Dame Semi-Private 12ppl Max - Tickets and entrances: what’s free, what’s not
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History of Paris City Center w/ Notre Dame Semi-Private 12ppl Max

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5.History of Paris City Center w/ Notre Dame Semi-Private 12ppl Max

A semi-private 12-person walk through Paris’s oldest heart: Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame, bridges, the Tuileries, and Place de la Concorde.

★ 5.0

“François was fantastic. Walking Il de citi, we learned of Paris’s history spanning back to the original tribes before 0BC, the attacks by the Romans, the Goths (German’s) and eventually held by the Francs (ie the France people). Stepping forward we walked the streets where Mary Antionette was executed.”

194 reviews2 hours 40 minutes (approx.)From $59.69by Babylon Tours Paris

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Paris: Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour - Where You Meet: BHV Marais or LElephant Du Nil
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Paris: Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour

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6.Paris: Le Marais & Montmartre Jewish History Walking Tour

Walk Jewish Paris from the Marais to Montmartre, with Art Nouveau synagogue exteriors, the Shoah Memorial, and Sacré-Cœur views.

★ 4.8

“Informative well educated tour guide. I learned more about the history of the Jewish community since the establishment of the French region . I would highly recommend. Thank you David”

170 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $80by Walks In Europe

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Paris Walking Tour , Historical Sites . - Starting at Saint-Sulpice: The Four Cardinal Directions Fountain
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Paris Walking Tour , Historical Sites .

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7.Paris Walking Tour , Historical Sites .

Small-group 3-hour Paris walk from Saint-Sulpice to Le Marais, crossing Pont Neuf and the Seine with a guide named Neda.

★ 5.0

“Neda was an excellent tour guide! We had a great time walking around Paris, seeing the sights, and learning the history. It was a great way to start our 4 days in Paris!”

150 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $96.79by Ned

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Paris - Historic City Center Walking Tour - Fontaine Saint-Michel: reconstruction-era Paris in miniature
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Paris – Historic City Center Walking Tour

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Explore the Marais: Culture, History & Hidden Gems of Paris - Stravinsky Fountain street style and the Hotel de Ville vibe
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Explore the Marais: Culture, History & Hidden Gems of Paris

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

A 2-hour Marais walking tour mixing Jewish Paris, LGBTQIA+ stories, and medieval landmarks, with a pastry stop and expert guide.

★ 4.6

“Linda was a great guide! Well paced and with lots of local insight and historical information about the Marais. The cheese and wine at the end of the tour were very nice selections,”

100 reviewsFrom $56by Intrepid Urban Adventures - Europe

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Unique Guided Walking Tour of Great Women in Parisian History - Stop 1: Luxembourg Gardens (and the women who commissioned and remembered)
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Unique Guided Walking Tour of Great Women in Parisian History

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Historic Paris Walking Tour in English - Two and a half hours of Paris: what the route really covers
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Historic Paris Walking Tour in English

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Unique Tour of Literary Women in Parisian History with Tastings - Meeting at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Abbey and Getting Oriented Fast
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Unique Tour of Literary Women in Parisian History with Tastings

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Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market - Marché Aligre: how to shop like you live in Paris
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Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

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13.Historical Paris Walking Tour to Vibrant Food Market

Small-group walk from Pont au Change along the Seine to Marché d’Aligre with Sophie, ending near lunch for picnic shopping.

★ 5.0

“Sophie was extremely knowledgeable, personable and flexible. What a great experience to see Paris in a personalized tour that takes you off the beaten path and introduces you to culture, history and multiple delicious food establishments.”

68 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $229.29by Le Paris de Sophie

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Private Half Day Historic Tour - Île de la Cité: Where Early Paris Began
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Private Half Day Historic Tour

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15.Private Half Day Historic Tour

Private half-day Paris history tour: Île de la Cité, Latin Quarter, Sainte-Chapelle, Marais and Jewish Quarter, ending at Place des Vosges.

★ 5.0

“We visited Paris in 2018 and used April in Paris Tours for 3 Tours- Paris Highlights, Versailles and Museum Highlights. We have since recommended April and her team to countless others who also became satisfied customers. We had one day in Paris yesterday and there was no question we would spend time with April in…”

58 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $422.39by April in Paris Tours

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