The 4 Best Self-Guided Walking Tours in Paris

1.Bastille’s Architecture & Artisans Self-Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $17Our pick

Start at Place de la Bastille and follow Juan’s English audio guide through artisan streets, Passage du Chantier, Fontaine de Charonne, Square Trousseau, the Bastille market, and Coulée Verte René-Dumont. Download the tour for offline use and walk at your own pace.

“It was nice to hear the history of this area in Paris. We were able to walk through various neighborhoods and hear about what it used to be like. Some things have not changed.”

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2.Marais HiddenTreasures, audioguided walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · from $11

Follow Rewind’s GPS-triggered audio tour through the South Marais, from the Cité Internationale des Arts to Place des Vosges. Hear short stories about Hôtel d’Aumont, French gardens, medieval walls, and Saint-Paul while walking at your own pace. Bring a charged phone and allow about 1 to 1.5 hours.

“Nous avons eu assez de détail sur notre parcours. Le déroulement de ce parcours nous a entièrement satisfaits.”

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3.Montmartre Paris Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Follow a 90-minute self-guided route through Montmartre using the TouringBee app. You’ll hear 18 English audio stories, use an offline map, and visit the Moulin Rouge, Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, Sacré-Cœur, La Maison Rose, and more. Bring your own phone and headphones.

“Worked perfectly and really enjoyed the narration! The directions were easy to follow. A nice, low key and cost effective way to enjoy montmartre.”

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4.Mysteries & Legends, smartphone audioguided walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $11

Follow a self-guided audio walk from the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel to Notre-Dame, with automatic smartphone commentary about Paris mysteries, ghosts, and unusual history. You set the pace, stop for coffee, and continue when ready. Expect about 60 to 90 minutes and a private experience for your group.

“Had trouble downloading it. Then it was difficult to navigate with it and listen to the stories as you HAD to be I the specific location.”

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