Hidden Gems & Secret Paris. Small-Group Tour

Overview of the tour in Paris

Paris is loaded with hidden gems. We start this "Secret Paris" tour outside the most conspicuous spot - the glass pyramid of Le Louvre.

Discoveries start right away. We find out how the “Da Vinci Code” starts with a fib. We spot the lavish café that fills up with locals as soon as the museum closes for the night. We make our way to "Palais Royal" - once a vast gambling hall. We find secret shops and controversial art by one Buren.

Your group is small (10-15 people, and we put a cap at 22/guide), and your guide is a Parisian who knows Paris (not some expat!). We show you the home of the Chairman of the Central Bank. A concealed door takes us to Valois - a royal plaza that was just made accessible to the general public.

Our finale is in Galerie Vivienne, an “indoor street” built inside a block of buildings. With this hard-to-find gem, we end our exploration of Secret Paris.

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

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

On arrival

Your guide wil wear a pink vest, and start outside the Louvre Pyramid, at the foot of the Louis XIV horse statue. The tour starts on the clock, rain or shine.

Please don't be late, as the guide will not wait for you. If you missed the start point, try to find them by walking towards place Colette.

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 was worth to you. Walk-ins are always welcome.
Average tip on this tour: is €12.
Average duration: 90 minutes.
The average number of guests: 9

The guide wears 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.