Hidden Gems & Secret Paris. Small-Group Free Tour

Overview of the tour in Paris

We are Discover Walks. We aim to make each tour with us an intimate and authentic Parisian experience. Our average group size is 10 - 15 guests, and we try to keep a max of 22 guests/guide. Also, our tours are all designed and run by local Parisians. No expat to run your tour!

Our tours are for people who want to discover both tourist must-sees and the Paris of the Parisians.

Paris is loaded with hidden treasures everywhere, "Secret Paris" will bring you there.

Start your treasure hunt at the most conspicuous spot - the glass pyramid of the Louvre. Find the glorious perspective that reaches to the Sun King and Napoleon. Step through the hidden door and into Palais Royal. Spot out secret shops identify the seat of the Supreme Court and the home of the Chairman of the Central Bank. Finish at Galerie Vivienne, a street built inside a block of buildings. One last hard-to-find gem you can now add to your collection.

To see more on this free tour, we do not spend time inside each building.

HOT DAY SPECIAL: our guides have fans for every guest on hot days. We walk in the shade. And every tour makes frequent stops for water. Exclusively With Discover Walks

On arrival

Your guide will be weaving a pink vest (outside the Louvre Pyramid, at the foot of the Louis XIV horse statue). Here is the Google Maps location: bit.ly/hiddengems-start. The tour starts on time, rain or shine.

Please don't be late; the guide will not wait for you. However, if you are running behind, you can meet them at the second stop, 93 rue de Rivoli.

Things to note

Wheelchairs are not advised on the tour because of one unavoidable staircase.

Please note that this is a tip-based tour; you pay what you think it is worth. Walk-ins are always welcome.
The average tip on this tour is €12.
Average duration: 90 minutes.
The average number of guests: 9

The guide wears a Discover Walks pink vest.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.