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Where to Walk: the 15 Best France Walking Tours

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Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines - Key points before you book
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Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

1.Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,754 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Choose Montmartre or Notre Dame for a 3.5-hour English food walk capped at 12 people. Expect macarons, breads, cheeses, cured meats, pastries, wine, and a secret dish, with guides such as Matthew, Gaspard, Aicha, and Ioana sharing food and neighborhood stories.

“Great experience with very knowledgeable tour guide. Friendly, cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend”

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Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide - Starting at Anvers and entering Sacré-Cœur
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Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

2.Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,893 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start near Anvers Metro in Montmartre and follow a lively guide through Sacré-Coeur, the Latin Quarter, the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and Notre-Dame. This small-group tour uses the Metro, includes outdoor views rather than museum entry, and works best as your first Paris orientation.

“We had the best time with Avda. we were running late and she was very communicative and helpful until we connected. We learned a lot and had a great time - very efficient!”

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Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour - From the I Love You Wall to Rue des Abbesses
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Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

3.Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Montmartre in English with guides such as Laura, Denise, Sylvia, or David, depending on the date. In 90 minutes, you’ll see the I Love You Wall, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, La Maison Rose, Sacré-Cœur, and Place du Tertre, with time for local tips.

“Our tour with Linda was great! She was very engaging and pointed out so many things we wouldn’t have noticed otherwise. This was great for a large family of adults.”

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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour - The wine and cheese pause
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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

4.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide such as Julie, Marie, or Oscar, stopping at eight food spots for macarons, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates, pastries, and wine. You’ll pass Picasso’s old haunts, the Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, the vineyard, and finish at Sacré-Cœur.

“Our guide Julie couldn’t have been a better person to show us around Montmarte. She was a true resident who’d been living in the area for a number of years. She was really kind, funny, super knowledgeable about the food and best cultural facts about the area. The desserts were the best part, but I felt like there was still a little to be desired in terms of stops, I would’ve loved to enjoyed a crepe or partake in more of the shops before the climb. That said, to finish in a solid brasserie right next to such an iconic view and landmark, made the hike worth it. Julie did…”

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Paris: Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide - The Wall of Love and Montmartre’s softer side
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Paris: Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

5.Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,318 reviews · 2h 20m · from $23

Walk from Place Saint-Pierre to Place du Tertre with a local English-speaking guide. See the Wall of Love, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, Maison Rose, vineyards, and old cabarets while learning stories of Picasso, Dalida, Van Gogh, and Montmartre’s rebels.

“Yazid was exceptional. His knowledge, his passion and energy, his welcoming vibe, everything was incredible. I did not realize where time went. The pacing was great with enough time to absorb the stories. He didn't just talk about the Montmarte and the artists, he showed their work, played their music. It was interactive and immersive. Highly highly recommend.”

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Paris: Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt - Henri IV, the Seine, and Square du Vert-Galant
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Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

6.Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Île de la Cité with guides such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, or Tetiana, learning about Notre-Dame, the fire, French kings, and nearby landmarks. The 90-minute tour ends with a self-guided visit to the Archaeological Crypt. Notre-Dame entry is not included, with Sainte-Chapelle available as an upgrade.

“Sania was a wonderful guide. She was both engaging and extremely informed. I was thrilled with this experience.”

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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour - Meeting near Blanche and starting with the neighborhood’s energy
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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

7.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours walking from Blanche to Sacré Coeur with an English-speaking local guide. Visit eight food stops for pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine, while learning about Montmartre’s artists, cafés, vineyards, and village-like streets.

“Nothing to improve, Emeline was a fantastic guide. Her excellent knowledge of Montmatre as well as being able to give an insight into the food and drinks we sampled was exceptional. As was the quality of the products provided. Not only did she conduct the tour in a very professional manner but also had an extremely personable nature that made the tour even more enjoyable. A wonderful tour for first time or return visitors to Paris. Kim and Mandy, Rodney and Wendy”

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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise - Montmartre begins with Sacré-Cœur
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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

8.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend nine hours seeing Paris with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 16. Ride the funicular and Metro, explore Montmartre and Île de la Cité, visit the Louvre or Orsay, then finish near the Eiffel Tower with a flexible Seine cruise ticket.

“Best tour guide ever! Adam was so charming, informative and fun! The tour was fantastic! Hit the highlights and learned a lot. Good pace and amount of breaks for the cafe and lunch. Adam was able to build camaraderie with our group of strangers and at the end we were Team Adam as he had predicted. I've done 30+ tours over the years in Europe and Adam was the most memorable and the best! I wish we had more time to take another tour with him!”

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Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) - The Seine, Saint-Michel, and wartime Paris
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Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

9.Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Join an English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Ezra, Sanna, or Bruce for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through central Paris. See Notre-Dame, Pont Neuf, the Louvre, Tuileries Gardens, and Eiffel Tower views. The tour does not enter the cathedral or museum, and tips are paid electronically.

“Top notch guide. Wonderful storyteller. Large group but he used a mic and amplifier so everyone could hear him. Speaks perfect English ( not his native tongue).”

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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill - Cours Saleya and the flower market
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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

10.★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Walk from the Fontaine du Soleil through Cours Saleya and Old Nice, then climb Castle Hill for sweeping views. Local guides such as Lara, Soni, and Laura explain Nice’s food, architecture, Italian influence, and daily life in clear English. Expect a friendly 2-hour-15-minute introduction with some stairs.

“The tour was amazing. Soni is knowledgeable and friendly. She takes you to places you haven’t seen and provides a great history of what you see. Book it if it’s your first visit”

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Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour - The main square, Old Stock Exchange, and Opera House
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Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

11.Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,220 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Walk Vieux Lille with a French or English-speaking guide, passing Palais Rihour, the Old Stock Exchange, Opera House, Chamber of Commerce, and Notre-Dame de la Treille. Guides such as Celeste, Isabelle, Natalie, and Stephanie add local stories, food tips, and helpful context. English tours run Saturdays at 11:00.

“The lady was very knowledgeable The tour was excellent She knew very well the history of the city Plenty of small details otherwise you wouldn’t know”

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Bordeaux: Guided Walking Tour - Place des Quinconces and Bordeaux’s grand scale
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Bordeaux: Guided Walking Tour

12.Bordeaux: Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 105 minutes - 2 hours · from $17

Meet at the Bordeaux Tourist Office for a 105-minute to two-hour guided walk through Bordeaux’s grand squares, neoclassical avenues, Saint-Pierre lanes, and riverside sights. Morning tours use French and English; Saturday afternoon tours are French only. Guides such as Bruno, Alcide, and Christine bring local history to life.

“Our guide gave us a great tour and rec other things for us to do while her in Bordeaux.”

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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Sampling food while shopping for your picnic
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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

13.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide such as Matthieu, Rita, or Baptiste. Sample French cheeses, breads, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish while shopping for a custom picnic.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Rita. We learned so much about the food of France and had a delicious experience on top of it! I would definitely recommend this tour without reserve”

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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - Starting at a former execution site
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

14.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours walking central Paris with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, Leo, or Jade. Expect dark history, ghost stories, Notre Dame legends, Templar lore, gruesome crimes, and a night-time view of Île de la Cité. Choose a shared or private tour.

“The guide was friendly and enthusiastic! There was a good amount of crowd participation and engagement. The pace was good and the stories were gruesome but not over the top!”

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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More - Bread, baguette manners, and the Jewish quarter
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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

15.Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Walk through Le Marais with a small group of up to 12, sampling croissants, bread, cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafels, macarons, chocolates, and a mystery dish. Guides such as Olivia, Etienne, Gabriel, and Pinky add neighborhood history and practical Paris tips.

“We had a wonderful food tour with Antoine. Everything was delicious and the guide was great. We had a very nice time.”

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