Paris' Best Kept Secrets With A Local Insider: Private & Personalized

About this tour

Spend three hours walking Canal Saint-Martin with a Parisian host matched to your interests. Rather than following a set route, your guide shapes the itinerary based on what appeals to you—whether that's lingering at neighbourhood cafés, exploring side streets where artists and students gather, or understanding how locals actually live beyond the tourist zones. You'll answer a quick questionnaire after booking so your host can tailor the experience to your personality.

Highlights

• Tree-lined canal with wrought iron bridges and genuine local atmosphere
• Host matched by personality and interests questionnaire
• Flexible itinerary you can reshape during the walk
• Direct communication with guide before the experience
• Hotel collection available for central Paris locations

What to expect

After booking, you'll receive a questionnaire about your interests and personality. Your matched host will contact you directly to suggest a rough plan and confirm meeting details. On the day, expect a walking tour centred on Canal Saint-Martin and its surrounding neighbourhoods—a working-class quarter that still draws artists, students, and people living authentic Parisian lives. Your host steers based on what captivates you: perhaps ducking into neighbourhood shops, stopping where locals gather, or simply wandering streets off the main drag. The itinerary stays flexible throughout, so if you want to change direction or spend longer somewhere, just say so.

Good to know

Food and drinks aren't included, though the neighbourhood has plenty of local spots. Bring comfortable walking shoes. Hotel pickup is available on request within central Paris. The walk suits all fitness levels and is wheelchair accessible. Service animals welcome.