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Paris Shopping and Hidden Passages Walking Tour

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  • Paris, France
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Paris’s hidden shopping passages and discover the arcades that flourished before department stores transformed the city.

About this tour

Step away from Paris’s familiar sights and explore the hidden shopping world tucked inside its historic passages. This slower-paced, intimate walk traces the arcades that flourished during the transition after the French revolutions, before department stores transformed the way people shopped.

Rather than a standard sightseeing stroll, this alternative tour offers a closer look at the city’s lesser-known commercial history. Along the way, your guide shares personal recommendations and advice for making the most of the rest of your time in Paris. Meet outside Cadet Metro station, line 7, in front of McDonald’s; the station has one exit and sits on the same corner as bus route 85.

Choose this Paris shopping and hidden passages walking tour for a thoughtful change of pace and a glimpse into the city’s past. Reserve your place and see a different side of Paris.

Highlights

  • Explore Paris’s hidden shopping passages
  • Discover the arcades that predated department stores
  • Hear about shopping after the French revolutions

What's included

Included

  • Personal recommendations and advice for how to spend the rest of your time in the city

Not included

  • Tips for tour guides are welcome but not expected

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Important information

  • Meet outside Cadet Metro station, line 7, in front of McDonald’s
  • Cadet Metro has one exit and is on the same corner as bus route 85
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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