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Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour

TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10

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27 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Wander beneath glass ceilings and explore Paris’s historic covered passages with a friendly guide on a relaxed 90-minute walk.

About this tour

Step away from Paris’s grand boulevards and discover the covered passages that reveal a quieter, more intimate side of the city. On this Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour, stroll beneath glass ceilings and through elegant historic galleries, where shops and cafés sit within beautifully preserved arcades.

The approximately 2 km route includes celebrated passages such as Passage Verdeau, Galerie Vivienne, and Passage des Panoramas, along with lesser-known corners loved by locals. A friendly guide shares the stories behind these distinctive spaces, bringing their history and character to life as you explore at a comfortable pace. The 90-minute walk offers an easy way to see a different side of Paris, with a live English-speaking guide. Please note that the Bibliothèque nationale de France is closed on Mondays.

Meet at the top of the metro stairs, lace up comfortable shoes, and set out to find the hidden galleries that make Paris feel full of surprises. Book your Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour and see the city through its secret arcades.

Highlights

  • Wander beneath the glass ceilings of Paris’s historic arcades
  • Discover Passage Verdeau, Galerie Vivienne, and Passage des Panoramas
  • Hear the stories behind hidden galleries cherished by locals
  • Explore a relaxed route of approximately 2 km

What's included

Included

  • Friendly guide

Not included

  • Coffee and/or tea
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at the top of the metro stairs
  • The Bibliothèque nationale de France is closed on Mondays
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended; bring water and a camera

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.56 from 27 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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