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Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems & Local Stories

Free walking tour starting at 10:30, in October 2026: Place des Vosges, Le Village Saint-Paul and Victor Hugo's House.

1 hour and 45 minutes
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 time in Paris or your fifth, join us to discover the stories and local corners that most visitors miss.

We're a small team 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.

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
Discover street art hidden around Le Marais

Along the way, we'll answer questions that help you understand Paris: Why does Paris look the way it does today? Why do Parisians protest so often? What happened to Notre-Dame?

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.

Guide: Time Machine 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 HallLook for the white 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 white 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 →

Outside visit

Hôtel de VilleParis’ City Hall stands as a witness to revolutions, fires, and rebirth.

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.

Outside visit

Medieval housesHidden between modern façades, these crooked medieval houses remind us that Paris was once a small village.

4.95

357 reviews

Professionalism

4.97

Entertainment

Valentin

1 Review

Guided by ChristinaTraveled as couple

4.95

357 reviews

Professionalism

4.97

Entertainment

4.92

Communication

4.97

Quality

4.89

Route

4.90

10 stops

1 hour and 45 minutes

Outside visit

Hôtel de VilleParis’ City Hall stands as a witness to revolutions, fires, and rebirth.

Outside visit

Medieval housesHidden between modern façades, these crooked medieval houses remind us that Paris was once a small village.

4.95

357 reviews

Professionalism

4.97

Entertainment

Valentin

1 Review

Guided by ChristinaTraveled as couple

4.95

357 reviews

Professionalism

4.97

Entertainment

4.92

Communication

4.97

Quality

4.89

Route

4.90

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 16 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 1 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.