Where to Walk: the 5 Best Private Walking Tours in France

1.Lyon: Private Walking Tour of “Traboules” in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 866 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43Our pick

Walk Vieux Lyon with Yannick, a local guide of more than 25 years, and explore Renaissance courtyards and lesser-known traboules. In 150 minutes, you’ll connect Lyon’s silk trade, religion, politics, architecture, and Resistance history while moving through passages you might miss alone.

“Yannick was a great tour guide and an amazing storyteller!! He was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Lyon. We enjoyed this tour very much.”

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2.Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 506 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $64

Spend 2 to 6 hours with a private Lokafyer in Paris, meeting at the Louvre, Café Palais Royal, your hotel, or another central spot. Your local may focus on landmarks, Montmartre, shopping, food, street art, or metro tips. Guides include Carolina, Christina, Briggit, and others.

“Sylvia was a very good tour guide. 3h created just for our needs, combines with history and shopping recomandations!”

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3.Paris Private Walking Tour with a Personal Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $151

Spend two private hours walking central Paris with a bilingual photographer such as David, Michel, Sam, or Ari. Choose your setting and mood, from classic Louvre portraits to playful Eiffel Tower shots. Your group of up to eight receives 130 to 150 images by email.

“Sam was our photographer and he did such an amazing job 🤩 - loved the photos he clicked for us and help us build amazing lifetime memories - he was very patient, kind and knowledgeable and knew exact spots for great pictures. I would highly recommend him”

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4.Paris City of Fashion History Private Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 221 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Follow fashion guide Ivo through Palais Royal, Rue Saint-Honoré, Place Vendôme, and Rue Cambon. This private, two-hour walk links Parisian style with art, psychology, business, and city history. Ask questions, tailor the route to your interests, and finish near Place de la Concorde.

“This was a lovely way to spend the afternoon. Our guide Ivo had so many interesting stories about fashion history and history in Paris in general. My daughter and I really love fashion and he was so kind and so informative answering all our question's. I totally recommend this tour!”

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5.Bordeaux: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 117 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $56

Meet a local guide such as Eddy, Yara, Maria, or Sophia for a private two to six-hour walk through Bordeaux. Set the pace, ask your questions, and shape the route around history, food, cafés, shopping, or local life.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 hour walk around Bordeaux. Our friendly guide was Eddy who was very knowledgeable and took us around all the main parts of the city, we were more than happy to follow his lead, would highly recommend this tour.”

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