FRANCE · WALKING TOURS

France on Foot: the 15 Best Guided Walks

108 walks  ·  from $7 a head

Paris is the obvious one and the least walkable in a single go. The 15 below break the city into districts and add Lyon, Bordeaux and Nice, priced by length and stop count.

Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines - Montmartre route: food among windmills and steep streets
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Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

1.Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,754 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Spend 3.5 hours tasting French food with an English-speaking guide in Montmartre or around Notre Dame. Expect macarons, bread, cheese, wine, pastries, and a secret dish, plus local history and shopping stops. Guides such as Matthew, Gaspard, Aicha, and Yoyo are known for making the food and neighborhoods easy to understand.

“My bestie and I did the Montmarte tour and had a great time with our guide Gaspard! He explained the history of the area, the places we were going to, and the different types of food we were tasting. He helped pair different foods with the best wine. He also gave recommendations on what to do in Paris. I’ve been on several food tours and this was one of my favorites. Come hungry and enjoy!”

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Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide - Meeting at Anvers and starting in Montmartre
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Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

2.Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour with a Fun Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,893 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $76

Start near Métro Anvers with a guide such as Adva, Rami, Chiara, or Olivia Kool, then walk through Montmartre and use the Métro to connect Paris’s major sights. You’ll see Sacré-Coeur from inside, admire the Louvre and Eiffel Tower from outside, cross the Latin Quarter, and finish near the Louvre after roughly four to five hours.

“Adva was an amazing tour guide. Funny, witty, professional and extremely knowledgeable. It was well worth it (even in the middle of winter).”

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Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour - Bateau-Lavoir and Montmartre’s artists
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Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

3.Montmartre Hidden Gems and Scenic Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,684 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Montmartre with guides such as Laura, Denise, David, or Sylvia, hearing stories about Picasso, Dalida, Renoir, and local life. You’ll see the I Love You Wall, Moulin de la Galette, La Maison Rose, the vineyard, and Sacré-Cœur from outside. The route avoids stairs but includes hills, cobblestones, and narrow streets.

“Katie was a great guide and told us all the secrets of the area and made tour very interesting. Large group did make it difficult to hear.”

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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour - The Wall of Love and the village streets
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Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

4.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local guide such as Julie, Marie, Oscar, or Pierre-Edouard, stopping at eight food spots for macarons, cheeses, cured meats, chocolates, wine, and other French specialties. Expect art history, the Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, the vineyard, and a grand finish at Sacré-Cœur.

“Awesome food tour by Eliott on November 9th - we had a lovely time and learned so much about Montmarte - would book again!”

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Paris: Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide - Starting beneath Sacré-Cœur at Place Saint-Pierre
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Paris: Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

5.Montmartre Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,318 reviews · 2h 20m · from $23

Walk Montmartre in a small group of up to 16 with guides such as Yazid, Zoe, Sylvia, or Marcela. Hear stories of artists, singers, rebels, and cabarets while visiting the Wall of Love, Bateau-Lavoir, Moulin de la Galette, Maison Rose, vineyards, and Place du Tertre. The 140-minute tour ends near Sacré-Cœur.

“Excellent Excellent Experience.... Please don't miss this tour if you come to Paris.... Our local guide (Extremely sorry I forgot the name) was so knowledgeable, thorough and so patient. It was a memorable walking tour. thankyou so much”

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Paris: Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt - Square du Vert-Galant and Place Dauphine
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Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

6.Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk Île de la Cité with an English-speaking guide such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, or Tetiana, stopping at Place Dauphine, the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, and Notre-Dame. The tour ends with a self-guided visit to the Archaeological Crypt. Notre-Dame entry is not included.

“Sylvia was very knowledgeable about the history of France and its architecture. She was pleasant and easy to understand.”

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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Blanche, where old Montmartre meets nightlife
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Paris: Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

7.Montmartre Cheese, Wine & Pastry Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,255 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Join an English-speaking local guide for three hours and eight tasting stops in Montmartre. You’ll sample pastries, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and French wine while walking from Blanche Metro, past Place du Tertre and Moulin Rouge, toward Sacré Coeur. Guides such as Oscar, Julie, Arthur, and Marie also share local stories, food tips, and easier routes uphill.

“This tour exceeded our expectations! The food, the history and our amazing guide Natalie made it a wonderful and memorable experience. We definitely recommend it as a must do while in Paris!”

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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise - Sacré-Cœur and the first look at Montmartre
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Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

8.Paris in a Day: Louvre or Orsay, Eiffel Tower, City Walk & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,956 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Cover Paris’s main sights in about nine hours with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 16. Ride the funicular and Metro, tour the Louvre except on Tuesdays, visit Orsay instead on Tuesdays, stroll Montmartre and Île de la Cité, then finish near the Eiffel Tower with a flexible Seine cruise. Guides such as Adam, Antoine, Simon, and Claire are praised for lively, clear storytelling.

“Excellent tour; if you're wanting to hit numerous Paris highlights in one day, this is it. The itinerary is ambitious, but completely doable and enjoyable. Despite frigid temperatures in January, we trekked to many different sites, saw a ton, learned a lot, and had fun. The schedule also allows for a bit of down time to rest and do your own thing, which was welcomed. There is a fair bit of walking, but with breaks and incorporated slowdowns and seated portions of the site seeing, the pace felt manageable. Antoine, my guide, was one-of-a-kind. He's extremely well-versed in all of the sites we visited, but also charismatic, witty, and an…”

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Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based) - Notre-Dame from the outside
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Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

9.Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,340 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Join an English-speaking guide such as Alberto, Sanna, Ezra, or Bruce for a 2-hour-15-minute walk from Fontaine Saint-Michel through Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame, Pont Neuf, the Louvre, and the Tuileries. You’ll learn about revolutions, kings, Napoleon, and the Eiffel Tower. The museums and cathedral are viewed from outside.

“This tour was truly exceptional—far beyond what we anticipated. The meeting point was easy to find thanks to clear directions, and everything kicked off right on schedule. Our guide, Sanna, was incredibly captivating, weaving the history of Paris into vivid stories that brought the city to life. Having experienced numerous tours across different countries, I can confidently say this was one of the very best. Sanna used a microphone, ensuring everyone in our group of 22 could hear clearly. While there is some walking involved, it's a gentle pace over flat terrain—very manageable. A wonderful and memorable introduction to Paris.”

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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill - Old Nice, Where the Tour Finds Its Character
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★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

10.★ Walking Tour of Old Nice and Castle Hill

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,318 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Meet a Nice-born guide at the Fontaine du Soleil for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through Cours Saleya, Old Nice, and Castle Hill. Guides such as Lara, Soni, Laura, and Alex bring local stories, food tips, and personal insight. The tour ends above the city, with time for the big view and advice on where to eat next.

“Laura was a wonderful tour guide. She was kind, knowledgable, and even kept my 10 year old engaged. Thank you for such a nice tour!”

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Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour - Starting at the Palais Rihour and the main square
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Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

11.Vieux Lille 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,220 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Walk through Vieux Lille with a French- or English-speaking guide, passing the Palais Rihour, Old Stock Exchange, Opera House, Chamber of Commerce, and Notre-Dame de la Treille. Guides such as Celeste, Isabelle, Natalie, and Stephanie have been praised for clear stories, local tips, and a warm sense of pride in Lille.

“Small number of people. Guide with great knowledge and historical understanding and information.”

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Bordeaux: Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Place des Quinconces
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Bordeaux: Guided Walking Tour

12.Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 105 minutes - 2 hours · from $17

Meet at the Bordeaux Tourist Office for a 105-minute to 2-hour walk through Place des Quinconces, the Grand Théâtre, Saint-Pierre, Place de la Bourse, and the Garonne waterfront. Morning tours use French and English; Saturday afternoon tours are French only. Guides such as Bruno, Alcide, Christine, and Véronique bring local history and food tips to life.

“I loved the walking tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable, giving us very specific details about Bordeaux's history. He also makfe good recommendations on how to further explore this beautiful place. I strongly recommend this!”

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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries - Starting near Boulevard de Clichy
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Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

13.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302

Explore Montmartre with a private English-speaking guide, stopping for French cheeses, breads, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, wine, and a secret dish. The route includes Sacré-Cœur and the fabric district, with guides such as Rita, Baptiste, and Matthieu tailoring the walk to your interests.

“Mattheiu was awesome! He is a local who grew up in the area and was able to share the history and his pride exuded as we walked through the village. The cheeses and bread were incredible!”

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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour - The opening: executions and public punishment
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Paris: Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

14.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, Dora, or Leo. Over two hours, hear grim tales of executions, Templar mysteries, Notre Dame’s eerie symbols, a haunted theater, the Opera House ghost, and a Parisian vampire legend. Expect more dark history than nonstop ghost stories.

“Absolutely loved our tour, learned so much about the city. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and so friendly. I would highly recommend .”

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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More - Croissants, coffee, and the proper way to eat bread
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Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

15.Paris Le Marais Food Tour With 10+ Tastings, Cheese, Wine & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 985 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102

Walk Le Marais with an English-speaking guide such as Gabriel, Olivia, or Etienne while tasting croissants, bread, cheese, wine, croque monsieur, falafel, macarons, chocolates, and a secret dish. The 3.5-hour tour is limited to 12 people and mixes food with Jewish-quarter history, medieval streets, and local shopping streets.

“Pinky was a fantastic guide! We learned about the Le Marais district and how it became one of the chicest neighborhoods in Paris. Everything that we ate was delicious (we tried the best falafel I’ve ever had) and got to enjoy some “digestive walks” in between. Definitely recommend this tour.”

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