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Paris Marais and Saint-Paul Audio-Guided Walking Tour

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  • Paris, France
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore the Marais and Saint-Paul on a self-guided 4 km walk, with audio at 27 stops and a digital map to guide your way.

About this tour

Trace old Paris on your own schedule with this Paris Marais and Saint-Paul Audio-Guided Walking Tour. Starting at Place de la Bastille, follow a roughly 4 km route through the Marais and Saint-Paul to the gardens of Palais Royal, with 27 stops along the way. The walk takes about 3 to 4 hours, and there is no group or fixed departure time.

Use the illustrated digital guide for its route map, addresses, and Google Maps links, then scan a QR code to hear audio commentary at each stop. Along the route, admire Place des Vosges and Victor Hugo’s house, encounter the medieval Hôtel de Sens and Philippe Auguste’s 12th-century wall, and spot historic graffiti and street art near the Pompidou Center. The walk ends at Palais Royal, known for its striking Buren columns. Museum and monument entry is optional and not included; food, drinks, and printed materials are also excluded.

Choose your own start time and explore Paris at a comfortable pace. Set out from Bastille and let the stories and landmarks guide your walk through the city.

Highlights

  • Walk from Place de la Bastille through the Marais and Saint-Paul
  • Admire Place des Vosges and Victor Hugo’s house
  • Spot medieval Hôtel de Sens and Philippe Auguste’s 12th-century wall
  • Discover historic graffiti and street art near the Pompidou Center
  • Finish among the Buren columns at Palais Royal

What's included

Included

  • Audio commentary at all 27 stops via QR code
  • Digital walking guide (PDF) with route map
  • Addresses and Google Maps links for every stop

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Entry tickets
  • Access inside museums or monuments
  • Physical printed materials

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Important information

  • This is a self-guided tour with no group or guide waiting
  • Start whenever you like and walk at your own pace
  • Begin at the July Column in the middle of Place de la Bastille
  • Metro lines 1, 5, or 8 serve Bastille; nearby buses include 20, 29, 69, 76, 86, 87, and 91
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  • Many shops close Saturday and open Sunday
  • Wheelchair accessible; nearby public transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does the tour take?

The route covers roughly 4 km and takes about 3 to 4 hours.

Where does the tour start?

Start at the July Column in the middle of Place de la Bastille.

Is this a guided group tour?

No. It is self-guided, with no group or guide waiting, so you can start whenever you like.

How do I access the audio commentary?

Unlock audio commentary at each of the 27 stops using a QR code.

Are museum and monument entry tickets included?

No. Entry tickets are not included, and going inside museums or monuments is optional.

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