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Paris Time Machine: The Hidden Gems of the City

The tour lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes
Available in English

Description

Paris has 2,000 years of history and it's not in the museums, it's hidden in the streets.
Whether it's your first or fifth time in Paris, this tour is the perfect introduction to the city.

We're a small team of Parisians who created this Paris Time Machine to take you one street away from the crowds, into the real heart of Paris

This is a walking tour, not a standing lecture! We keep moving so the experience stays dynamic and engaging.

We'll take you where others don't go.
  •  We combine Paris's iconic sights with places most visitors never discover
  • Cannonball and bullet marks still visible on the walls
  • Kings, emperors, revolutionaries, and WWII resistance fighters who shaped Paris
  • Beautiful churches, hidden gardens, and medieval houses
  • Le Marais is filled with incredible street art!

Why does Paris look the way it does today? Why do Parisians protest so often? What happened to Notre-Dame? We'll answer these questions and many more.

We’ll share our favourite local spots:
Restaurants Bars Hidden corners


  • Children are absolutely welcome
  • Hot Summer! We'll stay in the shade 
  • Jokes included at no extra charge

We don't want you to simply visit Paris. We want you to understand it.


Quentin & Co Walking Tours
Guide: Quentin & Co Walking Tours
PRO
Guiding since 2024
We’re a small team of passionate Parisian who came together to show you Paris ❤️ Carefully selected for our love of history, our energy, our humor… and our ability to understand the Paris metro system 😂

10 stops
1 hour and 45 minutes
Meeting point:Parvis de l'Hotel de Ville / Square in front of City Hall🟢 Look for the green umbrella! 🚶 By foot: Face the main entrance of the city hall (large open square with plants on both sides and flags on the façade). The guide will be waiting on the left side with a green umbrella. OR 🚇 By metro: Hôtel de Ville station, exit 5 The guide arrives about 15 minutes before the tour starts, so feel free to come a bit early 😊 Open in Google Maps
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Outside visit
Hôtel de VilleParis’ City Hall stands as a witness to revolutions, fires, and rebirth.
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Outside visit
13th of November gardenA peaceful place of memory, dedicated to the resilience of Paris after the 2015 attacks. Here, we talk about modern Paris. Its spirit, its cafés, and the way life always returns to the streets.
3
Outside visit
Medieval housesHidden between modern façades, these crooked medieval houses remind us that Paris was once a small village.

Paris Time Machine: The Hidden Gems of the City


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