Tours & Activities in Paris

Ah, Paris, the capital of elegance, chic, love, art and science. Its architecture and ambiance are truly iconic, and its people famous for their achievements and... sense of pride.

The city rose from its humble beginnings as a marshland settlement, became a Roman colony, seat of the early Frankish monarchs to finally set trends as the biggest medieval city in Europe. Home to many revolts and societal changes, it evolved as the capital of the free thinkers and... the most famous revolution changing the political landscape of the western civilization forever. With its final overdo in the 19th century, its elegant boulevards became a go-to model for many other cities. Today, Paris retains many of its fortes, adding a spice of modernity.

All this can get a little overwhelming, so why not have a helping hand while diving in? Walkative will grant you that and much more, with our local guides taking you on a fascinating journey through Paris most important monuments and histories, including:

• Notre-Dame Cathedral 
• Sainte Chapelle 
• Conciergerie 
• Pont Neuf
• Pont des Arts
• Louvre (history of the palace and museum)
• Carrousel Arch
• Tuileries gardens 
• And much, much more!

ℹ️ ⚠️ ATTENTION - booking rules

Please note that our free tours are designed for individual travelers and small private groups only. Hence, we do not accept parties of 8 or more people on regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please book a private tour in advance.

If you show up at the meeting point with the bigger group our guide will ask you for the payment (12 eur/person) before the tour or cancel your reservation on the spot. To confirm your reservation please arrive 10 minutes before starting. We can not guarantee participation when you will be late.                                  

Please note that multiply bookings (under different names) for 7 people who belong to one group will still be treated as one organized group and the guide has the right to deny participation to such parties.

This policy is implied in the best interest of our individual visitors. 

Please respect our rules.     

Visit Montmartre, the village has everything that Paris stands for: history, art, and love.

On this tour, we aim to make each tour an intimate, 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! We give you the tourist must-sees and also the Paris of the Parisians. 

Only this tour will show you all. And tell you all.

We’ll show you the landmarks: the church of Sacré Coeur, artists’ corner, Paris’ last vineyards, and so on. 

We’ll tell you the stories: what the Cabaret of the assassins is about. How Montmartre became the birthplace of Impressionism - and Van Gogh - and Picasso. And even why so many locals actually hate their church of Sacré Coeur.

We'll take you where other groups don't go.  So many tourists in Montmartre! So of course we'll hit the must-sees. But we will also take you off-the-tourist-path every chance we get. And that's a promise. 

Our route covers the landmarks of Montmartre: 

• The best views over Paris
• The windmills of Montmartre and "the scrub"
• cobblestones, picturesque streets, and a farmhouse even
• the vineyards that the locals are so proud of
• The birthplace of the greatest art – Impressionism. Cubism. Edith Piaf 
• and the church of Sacré coeur - but from a better viewing point

We don't want you to just know Montmartre. We want you to love it. 

We walk rain or shine, and your guide wears a pink vest that you cannot miss. 

Hello! I am writing to tell you something incredible...

I recently met a friend at the foot of the steps of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica . We had intended to discover a small shop specializing in angels. As we left the store we found a pen. When we picked it up, we saw a white dove and decided to follow it. It flew in the direction of the Sacré-Coeur basilica, like a carrier pigeon transmitting a message from Gaul...
She began the flight and, like a game, we continued following her. He passed by the Church of Saint Pierre and landed on the Place du Tertre , posing for the painters who gather there.
Suddenly she continued her journey and stopped in the vineyards of Montmartre, where we saw her plucking a sprig of vine. With it in its beak, it flew from the Lapin Agile cabaret to the Maison Rose, making us remember the famous painting by Picasso and his dove of peace...

Continuing his journey, from there he took us to the bust of Dalida, where he seemed to want to give love to the unfortunate artist... The dove took flight again, leaving behind the statue of Bishop Saint Denis and heading towards the Passe-muraille until stopping at the horns of the great Galette mill.

Without a doubt this dove carried a message!

He then flew over the Bateau Lavoir, the famous workshop where Picasso created his masterpieces... until finally stopping at the Je t'aime wall ... 🙂
We then understood the beautiful message that this dove was trying to convey to us; a message of peace, love and freedom.
And this, my city, is full of messages, stories, beautiful corners and curious facts that I would love to share with you.

Will you accompany me?

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Meeting Point

La Boutique des Anges, 2 rue Yvonne le Tac, 75018, Paris

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hG2gMwYWY5z5gEm89?g_st=ic

How to get?

• Metro 2, Anvers station
• Metro 12, Abbesses station /!\ TAKE THE ELEVATOR /!\

How to recognize me?

You will be able to recognize me by my red umbrella 🔴, I will be next to the little angels store (Boutique des Anges)

Can't attend the tour?

• Modify reservation: you can modify your reservation for another day/time and the number of attendees
• Cancel reservation: If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel your reservation so that the guide is not waiting for you and makes room for other tourists

/!\ Bring bottles of water and arrive 10 minutes early because I can't wait out of respect for people who arrive early /!\

Discover all that this bohemian neighbourhood has to offer -  from the legendary bookshops like Shakespeare & Co. to the romantic streets featured in Emily in Paris, we have it covered. As the oldest part of the city, the Latin Quarter is the intellectual, religious and cultural heart of Paris and has inspired countless writers, musicians, and scientists over the years (including Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and Marie Curie.) On this 2h tour, your guide will reveal all the secrets and stories of this lesser known neighbourhood. 

Stops may include:

• Rue de la Huchette
• Roman Baths
• Shakespeare & Co
• The Sorbonne University
• The Pantheon
• St Étienne-du-Mont church
• Filming locations from Emily in Paris and Midnight in Paris