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Let's walk the magical streets of Paris together and discover the city's love of art, architecture and leisure time throughout the decades to the present day!

Destination

Paris, France

Category

Art Culture Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, Português

Included

• Private guide

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Isabel.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Saint-Sulpice Church - Paris to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting Point:

   Station Saint-Sulpice

4. Beautiful church

   Take a close up look at the second Largest church in Paris

5. Lush green gardens

   Inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence. It houses hundreds of sculptures that are worth discovering

6. Street Champollion

   The street that has hidden cinemas and hosts independent film festivals

7. Neoclassicism architecture

   The impressive Panthéon holds great examples!

8. Gothic church

   It has a shrine of the patron saint of Paris, St. Geneviève

9. Arènes de Lutèce

   Gallo-Roman era amphitheater

10. Urban city project

    Have you ever seen anything like this?

11. Time to say au revoir

    Don't forget to leave with the best tips for the rest of your stay

12. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

suhjung

21 February 2025

Fun and insightful knolwedge building experience with Isabel. I highly recommend to those who're interested in art and architecture at the center of Paris.Great tour around Paris with Isabel

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

12 May 2024

Isabel created a special tour of the Latin Quarter focused on Marie Curie and other strong woman of Paris. She did research ahead of time to find special places to help my daughters learn about their favorite scientist. Isabel was kind, friendly and very knowledgeable. She went at our pace and was very flexible with changes needed. I would highly recommend her to anyone! Bespoke tour for my daughters

melanie🇺🇸 United States

29 June 2022

We took the Architecture Tour with Isabel. She is very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about buildings in general, and specifically the historic ones we visited. She was also flexible enough to modify the tour a bit to get back near enough to where we were staying by a certain time as my husband had to leave a bit early for a meeting. We had a lovely time and would highly recommend her as a guide. Merci Isabel!Excellent Tour & Guide!

Julie Matlof🇺🇸 United States

11 March 2022

We really enjoyed our walk with Isabel. Though I’ve been to Paris many times, I was very impressed with her ability to share detailed nuances, especially concerning art abs architecture. She’s also just delightful. Terrific afternoon with Isabel

Numa🇺🇸 United States

13 February 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this Art and Architecture tour with Isabel, an artist and academic originating from Portugal. The tour began at plaza (fountain) fronting the historic Église Saint-Sulpice then continued throughout the Latin Quarter and concluded at the extensive, beautiful grounds of the Natural History Museum: personal highlights were visiting the beautiful Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont (groundbreaking dates back to end-15th Century) and enjoying coffee-and-crepe at a very good local Cafe (wish I could recall specific name!). Isabel both was extremely kind and knowledgeable, sharing many place-details with corresponding historical context (very much appreciated), and assisting me at tour’s end to the Louvre then open for evening viewing (I am visually impaired). We also spoke comparatively about higher education and basic-science research vis. France and the United States (also very much appreciated). Thank you very much, Isabel, and all the best forward to you and your scientist (biochemist) Partner. STRONGLY RECOMMENDEDSuperb walking tour of Left-Bank Paris

Jayne🇦🇺 Australia

8 October 2019

Fabulous start to our holiday, spending the afternoon with a knowledgeable, enthusiastic Paris local. thanks again Isabel.Fabulous

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

27 August 2019

Isabel was great! She took my mother and I on an educational, yet not touristy walking tour. She showed us everything from gardens to churches (inside and out) to interesting buildings (one so narrow you couldn’t imagine what the apartments looked like!) to “famous” streets (one with an old movie theme!). I felt like I was getting an insider’s view to Paris, learning about all of the “secret” spots of the area. Isabel was not only extremely knowledgeable, but also very personable. We had a great time!Wonderful afternoon in Paris

Linda🇺🇸 United States

21 August 2019

We toured with Isabel for two outstanding days in Paris. She created thoughtful engaging tours that appealed to our diverse group. Our ages ranged from 14 to 60. Even though some of our group knew Paris well, we all felt as if we learned something new. We loved Isabel's art background and her knowledge of the city's history and neighborhoods. I would highly recommend touring with Isabel. Outstanding Two Days with Isabel!

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

17 July 2019

Isabel is competent, warm, and knowledgeable. An incredible tour guide! Amazing!

Jean 🇦🇺 Australia

12 July 2019

Isabel’s passion for Paris and her field of expertise, Art and Architecture, was evident! She also knew the perfect balance between providing a commentary and information overload! I had time to absorb and appreciate some of the most beautiful structures and art, as well as being told and shown some quirky things which would have been omitted without a local!Art and architecture

Grete

10 July 2019

Hello WITHLOCALS! We were truly fortunate to have Isabel Freitas as our guide for three days, July 7, 8 and 9. We visited a great variety of locations all well-chosen, and Isabel was very informative and easy to converse with. The pace at which we travelled from site to site was good and if we were especially interested in a specific location, there was always time to dwell there. Isabel has a most pleasant and positive personality, and it was evident that her background in the art and film areas acted as important input in shaping the character of the information and orientation she provided. Altogether a really fine experience! Best regards, Grete Barder and Thomas Bang

Gavin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

24 February 2019

Isabel was a warm, charming and informative guide and the tour was excellent, covering beautiful, historic parts of Paris we had never explored before. Her knowledge of the local art, architecture and history was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour.Excellent walking tour with charming guide

Zarkash🇬🇧 United Kingdom

13 November 2018

Isabel was Ana making guide. She really knew her stuff and the detail she told us about the architecture was brilliant. She really made our trip to Paris worth it. Thank you so much!Isabel was amazing!

Anna

11 October 2018

It was our pleasure to spend several hours walking with Isabel discovering hidden jams. I was so impressed by a wide range of architecture styles in Paris! I would like to express my gratitude to Isabel for letting us see collateral beauty of the city. Isabel is a very sensitive and knowledgeable professional so definitely recommended.Just amazing!

Sarah🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 September 2018

We did an art and architecture tour with Isabel last week. Isabel is an engaging and informative host. She had planned the route to show us an interesting cross section of Parisian architecture and she showed us various sights we would never have seen otherwise. Thank you Isabel!Interesting and informative

George🇺🇸 United States

19 July 2018

Isabel is a lovely and incredibly talented young lady. Although she is from Portugal, she has amassed an incredible knowledge of this city and genuinely loves to share it. We felt immediately comfortable with her and asked all kinds of questions. Amazingly, she knew it all. We learned so many new facts about Paris, art, architecture. If you want to learn more about Paris, including many subtleties, take a tour with Isabel.Font of Knowledge

Malikah🇺🇸 United States

16 March 2018

Isabel was great. Her tour is uniquely designed to fit the customers. My sister and I were acme to see Paris behind the scenes and out if the tourist parameters. The tour was full of history, beautiful sights, and personality. I recommend this tour for all ages. Thanks again Isabel!Must see

Romina🇬🇧 United Kingdom

27 February 2018

Isabel was waiting for us at the right spot (great start), she was friendly and very knowledgeable. It was clear from the first minute that she loves architecture and art. We learned a lot that we did not know. We stop for coffee and a crepe, which was a lovely touch and could have chatted for a lot longer. It felt like a walk with a friend rather than with a guide. Isabel gave us great recommendations for the next day (loved the Orangerie Museum!). It was really great to experience Paris in a different way!A different Paris!

Denis🇺🇸 United States

25 September 2017

My wife and I chose to begin our week in Paris with Isabel's Art and Architecture Tour. It was great! Isabel is passionate about her tour, very informed and prepared. In addition, she was charming and very considerate to our needs and interests. We had a great time, saw a lot and learned a great deal. We liked the diversity of the tour and the 3 hour walk allowed many opportunities to learn about Paris history and culture even beyond the listed tour agenda because Isabel will remain connected to you even as you walk from one destination to the next. She gets our highest possible recommendation!Great Art and Architecture Tour from Isabe

Margaret🇺🇸 United States

19 July 2017

We all really enjoyed Isabel's insights into the various elements in the churches we visited, her attention to the younger members of our group and her introduction of what to expect from Parisian architecture in the future. Gracious and charming.From the past to the future

Susan

17 July 2017

Isabel - What can I say... We had the most enjoyable 3 hours sampling the most delicious delicacies of Paris. You are a charming, warm, beautiful woman. We enjoyed learning not only about the neighborhoods we visited but also learning about your many talents. Neil and I wish you only the best! ❤Architecture & Art Tour of Paris

Pamela🇺🇸 United States

11 July 2017

We were fortunate enough to have Isabel for twp tours in Paris. Isabel is a wonderful person to spend some time with and enjoy the sights, she is warm and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. It was kind of like kicking around Paris with a friend. We LOVED the arts and architecture tour because we saw beautiful sights both old and new that we would not have seen otherwise. Paris is filled with little secrets and you are more likely to discover them with a guide.Friend in Paris

Yana

8 April 2017

We really loved how Isabel did our tour! She really showed us so many things, that we wouldn't have known! She's amazing!Architecture & Art Tour of Paris

Snehal🇮🇳 India

9 February 2017

This was the best experience we had in Paris. We loved the tour and all the details Isabel have shared with us. This is the most memorable tour and we will do more of such tours in the future. Isabel is really friendly, genuine and really talented. She is the host we had in Paris.Best experience in Paris!

Annette🇨🇦 Canada

24 September 2024

One of our favourite parts of our trip. Isabelle was friendly and my children and myself immediately felt comfortable with her🙂 She had lots of interesting facts to share about Paris and pointed out things that we would not have otherwise noticed or crossed paths with. The bookstores were a highlight. I wish we had arranged our tour with Isabel at the beginning of our trip to France rather than at the end. We would have loved to return to the flower shops and wandered again past the book stalls along the river. We will just have to come back to Paris!It was great!

Erika

11 July 2024

Estive com a Isabel e ela foi incrível no tour comigo e minha família. Além de explicar sobre a história de Paris compartilhou dicas locais e foi super gentil com as criançasGreat welcome to Paris

Lindsay🇺🇸 United States

10 June 2024

Isabel was fantastic! She was engaging, great with children and full of knowledge and information about Paris. This tour was a great introduction to a beautiful city and we learned so much. I would highly recommend taking this tour with Isabel! Great Tour

Amy🇺🇸 United States

1 June 2024

Isabel is fun, friendly and full of great stories and fun facts. Two hours flew by! She was great at engaging the whole family. Highly recommend. Fun and educational

Tom🇺🇸 United States

9 April 2024

Isabel was such an interesting, engaging tour guide, and perfect for our 7- and 10-year-olds. We had arrived on a redeye flight in the morning, dropped our bags off, went to lunch, and then met Isabel for our tour - I was a little hesitate about how our kids would do. It turned out that we had such a lovely tour - a nice, leisurely stroll through the Île de la Cité and the Left Bank. She's a wealth of information, and both our kids and us adults found the tour to be fun and informative. We would take quick detours if there was something brought up that one of us wanted to see, or we would stop occasionally for a treat, or if she took us to a place like the climbing wall on the banks of the Seine, and the kids wanted to burn off some energy. Outside the tour, Isabel herself is fascinating - but she can tell you about that. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone, kids or no kids. Our Kids Loved Isabel

Megan

11 December 2023

This was our second food tour with Isabel. Not only was the food amazing, but the knowledge she shared was very interesting. Highly recommend. Great tour

ez🇺🇸 United States

25 September 2023

My sisters and I had a wonderful time wandering the streets of Ste. Germaine with Isabel. She showed us places we never would have found on our own and gave us a little history about each place, then we took our food to the Luxumbourg gardens for a picnic. We HIGHLY recommend this tour.Excellent guide & delicious food!

Günther🇦🇹 Austria

16 November 2022

Die Privatführung mit Isabel durch ein paar Ecken in Paris abseits der Touristenströme war für uns der perfekte Einstieg! Abwechslungsreiche Kostproben, das kleine "Picknick im Grünen" und viele interessante Hintergrund-Infos und Tipps haben unsere Erwartungen noch weit übertroffen! Wein, Käse, Tapinaden, Süßes und natürlich frisches Baguette - auf nichts wurde vergessen! Herzliches Dankeschön nochmal an Isabel für Ihre freundliche Art und Alles Gute für die nächste Zukunft ;-)Der perfekte Start in unser Paris-Erlebnis

Kari🇩🇪 Germany

3 September 2022

We really enjoyed our food tour with Isabel. She was great with kids and made the tour flexible and fun. Highly recommend!Great tour with Isabel

M🇺🇸 United States

30 July 2022

Isabel is such a knowledgeable and kind guide. She accommodated us endlessly and helped our young kids stay engaged. We were at the end of our trip and quite tired but she has so much interesting details to share. We loved all the places she took us and I highly recommend you tour with her as well! A dream :)

Sarah🇮🇪 Ireland

10 July 2022

From the kids to the adults we all really enjoyed our tour with Isabel. She was so knowledgeable and interesting. She was flexible to adapt the tour to the kids and made it fun for them. We would all recommend her tour! Isabel is a delight!

Mariana🇵🇹 Portugal

16 June 2022

Isabel was always super kind and considerate with my children. Although my kids were a little bit tired (we were returning from 3 days in Disneyland) they got curious about the histories told my Isabel during the way. For me, it was a great opportunity to learn more about Paris history and know places never explored in my previous visits to Paris.Kids-friendly tour

7j2p7zgnf5🇵🇦 Panama

15 June 2022

Isabel was my guide for a pleasant, informative and fun tour of Quartier Latin. She was flexible, and accommodating to changes in the schedule. The tour was like chatting while strolling with a good friend.Enjoy while

William🇺🇸 United States

8 June 2022

If you are looking for a great personal tour, look no further...Isabelle did a FANTASTIC job going through a slice of Paris. She walked us through a neighborhood and explained how each neighborhood has its own subculture. It was wonderful to get to not be lost in a crowd of other tourists and she was able to make the tour personal. We visited some great places with treats and she taught us how Parisians live their life. We went through a local market, grabed some cheese, went to a bakery and finished up with some wine. She always made sure it was something we'd want to eat. We were open to any new experience and said "Yes" to almost everything though since she brought us to fantastic places. Everything we got was tailored more towards what we wanted since she would ask us a lot more about our taste preferences. We were able to ask many questions and she was able to show how knowledgable she was on the area. Overall, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Isabelle and that she was worth every penny (or equivalent to the Euro). A MEMORABLE Personal Tour Guide

Pilar🇪🇸 Spain

4 June 2022

We are a big fans of doing walking tours to know and understand better the cities but now it is difficult with 2 small kids. Isabel was incredible to adapt to our rithm and showing us amazing places in Paris (very different of what you find in your guides) Thanks Isabel for this nice afternoon which we spent together!Happy kids happy parents

Bart-Jan🇳🇱 Netherlands

29 April 2022

It was a very pleasant experience to learn from Isabel about the history of Quartier Latin and to see Notre Dame being rebuilt. Interesting details you never get to know if you don't walk through the area with a local. Thank you very muchQuartier Latin with a Portuguese twist

Unknown

21 March 2022

Highly recommend this tour for families! Isabel did a great job keeping the tour interactive and teaching us about Paris’s history. We saw areas of Paris we would not have otherwise explored. The chocolate shop at the end of the tour was a nice touch. Our kids had a wonderful time! Fun, Informative Tour

Merel🇳🇱 Netherlands

10 January 2022

We had a great time, we visited Paris many times. But seeing it through your eyes made it a great day and loved having this tour from you. Thanks a lot She is great

Luci🇳🇱 Netherlands

6 November 2021

Isabel is a wonderful guide who provided us an all round unforgettable experience. We actually forgot we were on a guided tour as after a while it felt like we were walking around Paris with an extremely well informed local friend. Very easy going. Highly recommendWonderful host

Steve🇺🇸 United States

16 October 2021

We had a wonderful tour with Isabel. Not only did we get to sample delicious pastries but we were shown parts of the Maris that we would not have found by ourselves. But the best part of the tour for us was just getting to know Isabel and seeing Paris through her eyes. Isabel is very friendly and easy to talk to. We would highly recommend taking a tour with Isabel and we would love to take this same tour with her the next time we visit Paris. A perfect morning!

Katja🇨🇭 Switzerland

30 August 2021

I had a very good time with Isabel and can warmly recommend her. Travelling alone, it was a great opportunity to get acquainted to Paris in a very personalised way, to learn surprising stories, to learn about little secrets, and to ask many questions. Isabel was a very good guide, well prepared, and a very friendly person.Interesting and nice experience

Megan

28 August 2021

Really great tour focused on food, but also saw local architecture. Very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend her tour. Great tour

Tim🇺🇸 United States

25 August 2021

Isabel was a wonderful tour guide to the neighborhood. We met at the specified time of the tour and Isabel had perfectly planned out our schedule. Even when one of the pastry shops happened to be closed, she was cool and had a backup available. We saw not just the sweet shops and patisseries, but also cafes, public parks, and different sights around the neighborhood. Isabel was incredibly intelligent — she knew an incredible amount about Le Marias — and was friendly to chat with.Excellent Tour of Le Marais

MP🇵🇱 Poland

13 August 2021

Isabel prepared the one of the greatest tour for B-day for my spouse it was the extraordinary experience Thank you for your time and for the Bday Cake we still coming back to that I do recommend Thank you !!!!Foodie B-day

Praneet🇮🇳 India

6 August 2021

We were a family of 4 and Isabel made our experience super fun. Great knowledge, super energy and showed us so many local sites. We really felt Part of Paris after this super tour.Great energy, knowledge and super fun!!

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

24 July 2021

We thoroghly enjoyed our food tour with Isabel! Aside from the food, it was nice to learn more about St. Germaine and the neighborhood. She was so knowledgeable and planned a nice tour for us. She took us to a fresh and tasty pastry shop to start, then we stopped at the chocolate shop, then on to a wonderful wine and charcuterie restaurant. We strolled through the neighborhood, picked up some fresh cheese. We walked to Luxenbourg Gardens and had a lovely picnic and learned more about the area, talked about Paris and what to do next. Isabel was such a pleasure, she was comfortable and an overall exceptional host. Thank you!Isabel knows the neighborhood!