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The Birth of Parisian Shopping: Luxury, Fashion & Hidden Passages
Up to 2 hours
Explore the hidden passages that shaped Parisian style.
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Overview
Uncover the story behind Paris' reputation as a world capital of fashion and shopping on this fascinating walking tour through some of the city's most beautiful hidden passages.
Meet near the Palais-Royal before setting off through a collection of elegant covered arcades. Admire the stunning Galerie Vivienne, with its ornate mosaics, impressive glass roof and stylish boutiques, then continue to the Passage des Panoramas, the oldest covered arcade in Paris. You'll also explore the historic Passage Jouffroy and Passage Verdeau, each offering its own unique character and charm.
Along the way, your friendly guide will reveal how Parisian shopping, fashion and luxury have changed over the years, while sharing stories about 19th-century architecture and daily life. You'll also get insider tips on boutiques, cafés, restaurants, bookstores and speciality shops worth visiting after the tour.
Away from the city's busy shopping streets, this tour offers a chance to discover some of Paris' lesser-known gems and the fascinating history behind its world-famous style.
Highlights
Explore the Palais-Royal district
You'll visit stunning passages including Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy, and Passage Verdeau.
Knowledgeable guide
Your guide will regale you with stories about the evolution of Parisian shopping, fashion, and luxury, as well as provide insights into 19th-century Parisian architecture and lifestyle. You'll even come away with recommendations for boutiques, cafés, bookstores, and more!
What's included
1 hour and 45-minute guided walking tour with a professional local guide
Exploration of the Palais-Royal district, historic covered passages, and shopping arcades
Recommendations for boutiques, restaurants, cafés, bookstores, and specialty shops
Food and drink is not included
Entrance to museums or paid attractions is not included
Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation are not included
Reservations
Booking required
Book your spot on the tour in the Go City app. You will need your order number and the email address you purchased your passes with in order to make a reservation. Remember that your pass must be valid at the time of your reservation.
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Plans changed?
You can amend or cancel your booking up to 1 hour before your reservation time.
If you fail to cancel or amend your booking within the cancellation period, your pass will be ineligible for a refund or rebooking.
Where you'll be
Place des Petits-Pères, ParisWhere you'll meet
Meet your guide beside the Fontaine de la Nymphe Fluviale, Place André-Malraux, 75001 Paris, on the Comédie-Française side of the square.
Your guide will be waiting beside the fountain, holding a blue flag with “Epic Tours” written on it. There are two fountains on the square, so please follow the exact Google Maps pin. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
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