Best private secret tours in Paris
The name of Paris naturally evokes images of the city’s world-famous Eiffel Tower, the grand halls of the Louvre Museum, and the beautiful Champs-Élysées. But what if we told you there’s another Paris? Beyond the Tower and the Louvre? And the shopping on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré? A secret city, tucked away in quiet courtyards and historic passageways.
This is the Paris we love, a world of endless secrets places, pearls of history and hidden cultural gems. It’s the Paris we want to share with you on our unique tours. It’s time for you to discover the real city of love, a place full of world-class art, hotels and museums, but also of deep-rooted French history and culture, jealously guarded local haunts, street art, exotic cabaret shows, and after-hours drinks spots you’ll just love to discover.
You’ve seen the postcards. You’ve heard the stories. But the true heart of the city of Paris doesn’t beat on its most crowded boulevards. It flutters in the hidden places, the secret gems known only to a savvy local. While the typical travel plan tourists walk is a well-worn and predictable path.
We offer you a unique escape. A chance to see the Paris that lies near and just beyond the corner, spots far away from the queues and crowds. Our private tours are designed to do just this. We show you the best hidden places and things in Paris, the beautiful parts that most people on a typical city trip miss out on completely. These are the things you’ll remember the best from your trip to Paris, France.
🛺 Your chariots awaits : the golf cart experience
Imagine this: you’re gliding through the charming streets of Paris in a stylish, open-air, all-electric golf cart. Like nothing else, this is a truly unique travel experience. The city and its history unfolding before you like a beautiful, intricate map.
There’s no window separating you from the sights, the sounds, the very soul of this beautiful French city, from its grand boulevards to its secret river and canal-side streets. Our vehicles are not just a way to get around; they are a unique part of the adventure.
They’re nimble enough to navigate the narrowest medieval street, or a place where bigger tour buses simply can’t go. This isn’t just another tour, it’s the best way to travel through the city of Paris, making the most of your time and creating unforgettable memories on your trip to Paris and France.
🤭 Hidden gems our tours uncover 🗺
We’ve spent years exploring every quarter, district and arrondissement, every little nook and cranny of this incredible city. Our continuing mission? To find the most beautiful, unique and hidden places in all of Paris. To take you on a journey to discover all of these secret spots. With flexible tours that create the perfect day, because this is your time in Paris, your private trip.
✒ Our signature ‘Secret Places in Paris Tour’
Our Secret Places in Paris Tour is our curated journey into the soul of hidden Paris. This unique tour, of around two hours, is all about discovery, and the places we visit will be tailored to your day. For instance, your trip might start with a visit to what many call the most charming street in Paris, Rue de Furstemberg. This beautiful gem of a place is located in the Saint-Germain-des-Prés arrondissement, in a wonderful area that feels a world away from the crowds. Then, we could whisk you away to the tranquil Place Dauphine, another beautiful, hidden place at the tip of the Île de la Cité, the perfect spot to feel the city’s deep history.
From there, we love showing our guests the vibrant Latin Quarter, perhaps stopping at the lively Place de la Contrescarpe. Our adventure might continue to the almost village-like neighbourhood of Butte-aux-Cailles, a unique spot for street art lovers. We might show you architectural gems like the Petite Alsace, a half-timbered housing estate that transports you to another region of France, and the nearby Rue Dieulafoy with its stunning Art Nouveau houses.
We typically take our guests to explore a section of the Petite Ceinture, the city’s abandoned railway, and now a unique green walk. This beautiful tour usually includes a stop at the famous Manufacture des Gobelins tapestry factory to see the fairytale-like Hôtel de la Reine Blanche, a medieval architectural gem located just a short walk away. A final visit to the sprawling, English garden style Parc Montsouris could be the perfect, peaceful end to a day spent finding the best hidden places in the city.
🕵 Uncover the ‘Mysteries of Paris Tour’
For those who love a good story and unique things to see, the Mysteries of Paris Tour tour of around three and a half hours delves into the real legends of the city. Your journey will be a mystery in itself, and the itinerary a collection of possibilities. We might begin our trip with a stop on the Île de la Cité, at the hauntingly narrow Rue des Chantres, a street steeped in dark medieval history. Near here, our tour might visit the ancient church at Rue Saint-Julien le Pauvre, one of the oldest places in Paris, offering a secret spot with a view of Notre Dame away from the crowds.
We might then park by a true hidden gem: the secret Garden of the Paris Observatory. This beautiful garden is a truly secret place, only open a few hours in the afternoon, where you will see the brick meridian line that once rivalled London’s own Greenwich Meridian. The line continues right throughout the city, marked by bronze Arago Medallions embedded in the streets, turning all of Paris into a secret treasure hunt and a living museum!
Feel the echoes of history at the Arènes de Lutèce, a pearl of Roman history hidden in the city’s 5th arrondissement, just behind the houses on Rue Monge. From there, we can then escape to the unbelievably quaint Cité Florale, a micro-neighbourhood where every street is named after a flower.
For a taste of real local French life, we might dive into the lively Rue d’Aligre flea market. We then love to show people colourful spots like Rue Crémieux, and seek out the city’s secret vineyards like the Vigne de la Butte Bergeyre. For panoramic views of the city, including the Eiffel Tower in the distance, there’s an excellent place in Parc de Belleville. And we might finish this unique tour in Montmartre, but away from the crowds, at the historic Le Moulin de la Galette in Rue Lepic, a restaurant under one of the last standing windmills in Paris.
🍸 A taste of secret Paris: hidden bars & speakeasies
When the sun sets, Paris has a thriving bar scene, and we know the way to all the secret spots. Forget the tourist traps near the big museums or obvious hotels, we know the real hidden gems. As part of your tour, we can point you towards a hidden speakeasy located behind the door of a laundromat, or a sophisticated cocktail bar tucked away inside one of the city’s best luxury hotels.
These are the places where you can enjoy a truly local French nightlife experience. Finding a secret bar is one of the most exciting things to do in Paris. Let us guide you to the entrance of a unique place you would never find on your own. It’s the perfect way to end a day of exploration, at a secret after-hours spot you’ll love and remember on your trip.
❤ More than just a tour, it’s a Paris love affair
We believe that a trip to Paris should be a love story. It should be intimate and magical. It should become part of your personal history. That’s why our tours are just that: private. It’s just you, your loved ones, and your expert local guide. We have time to answer your questions, to linger at a beautiful spot, to tailor the day to your interests.
Whether you have just a few hours and want to see famous museums, or have a full day to find a secret garden or park, we make every moment of your precious time in Paris count. This isn’t just a tour, it’s your personal Paris love adventure. We help you create memories that will last a lifetime, and foster a deep love for this enchanting city.
🇫🇷 Ready to Discover the Real Paris?
The City of Light is waiting to reveal its most hidden secrets to you. Are you ready to listen? Stop just visiting Paris and start truly experiencing it. Let us take you on a journey to the heart of the real France.
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