Places Parisians Love - A Smarter Way to See Paris
Overview
Welcome to "Places Parisians Love". Discover Paris at its visual best — locals’ top picks.
Your tour starts outside Palais Mazarin — one of the most beautiful yet least visited buildings in central Paris. Your guide – a local Parisian – leads you on a 90-minute walk through the Paris Parisians rank at the top: Galerie Vivienne, Palais Royal, Place Colette, the Louvre from an angle nobody queues for, and a finale on the Seine.
Expect a mix of iconic landmarks seen from smarter angles; refined arcades and hidden galleries; peaceful courtyards and gardens; and stories that reveal the real Paris behind the postcard.
This tour is for people who prefer experiencing a city over ticking it off.
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.
This activity includes:
- Louvre Pyramid
- Domaine National du Palais-Royal
- Les Petits Pères
- Place des Victoires
- Galerie Vivienne
- Pont Neuf
- Pont des Arts
On arrival
Your guide will be wearing 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.
Average duration: 90 minutes.
The average number of guests: 9
The guide wears a Discover Walks pink vest.
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to €50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Cancellation policy
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.
