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Paris Hidden Covered Passages and Oval Room Walking Tour
Paris
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step off the beaten path and discover a hidden side of Paris that most visitors never see. On this 3-hour walking tour, explore historic covered passages, elegant architecture, and fascinating stories of 19th-century Paris.
Begin at the iconic Palais Royal and explore Galerie Vivienne, with its beautiful glass roof and intricate mosaic floors. Continue to the historic BnF Richelieu and admire the breathtaking Salle Ovale, one of Paris’s most spectacular reading rooms.
Then discover Passage des Panoramas and Passage Jouffroy, known for their charming shops, historic architecture, and unique atmosphere. Continue through quiet historic streets and hidden corners, uncovering stories of Parisia...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Historical and cultural insights
Local Professional guide
Walking tour of covered passages
Visit of BNF Richelieu Oval Room (free access only)
Museum entry tickets (BNF exhibition areas NOT included)- To be paid on site
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Louis XIV
Palais Royal – Statue of Louis XIV, Place du Palais Royal, 75001 Paris.
The nearest metro station is Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre (lines 1 & 7).
Return
Paris Hidden Covered Passages and Oval Room Walking Tour
Paris
About
Step off the beaten path and discover a hidden side of Paris that most visitors never see. On this 3-hour walking tour, explore historic covered passages, elegant architecture, and fascinating stories of 19th-century Paris.
Begin at the iconic Palais Royal and explore Galerie Vivienne, with its beautiful glass roof and intricate mosaic floors. Continue to the historic BnF Richelieu and admire the breathtaking Salle Ovale, one of Paris’s most spectacular reading rooms.
Then discover Passage des Panoramas and Passage Jouffroy, known for their charming shops, historic architecture, and unique atmosphere. Continue through quiet historic streets and hidden corners, uncovering stories of Parisia...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Historical and cultural insights
Local Professional guide
Walking tour of covered passages
Visit of BNF Richelieu Oval Room (free access only)
Museum entry tickets (BNF exhibition areas NOT included)- To be paid on site
Food and drinks
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Statue of Louis XIV
Palais Royal – Statue of Louis XIV, Place du Palais Royal, 75001 Paris.
The nearest metro station is Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre (lines 1 & 7).
Return
Itinerary
1
Statue Equestre de Louis XIV
Meet your guide at Place des Victoires, next to the Equestrian Statue of Louis XIV. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
15 minutes
2
Galerie Vivienne
Explore one of Paris’s most beautiful historic covered passages, Galerie Vivienne. Walk beneath its elegant glass roof and admire its original mosaic floors, ornate architecture, and charming boutiques. Your guide will share stories about 19th-century Parisian life and the famous figures who have been connected to this iconic passage. There will also be time to take photos beneath the central glass rotunda.
20 minutes
3
Bibliotheque de Recherche
Step inside one of Paris’s most spectacular libraries, the historic BnF Richelieu. Discover the elegant Cour d’Honneur before entering the magnificent Oval Room, a breathtaking reading room topped by a soaring glass roof. Take a moment to admire the architecture and atmosphere of this historic library while your guide explains its fascinating history and role in Parisian cultural life.
Please note: the Oval Room is an active reading space, so visitors are asked to remain quiet and keep phones on silent. Photography is permitted without flash.
40 minutes
4
Passage des Panoramas
Discover Passage des Panoramas, one of Paris’s oldest covered passages. Wander through its atmospheric galleries lined with historic storefronts, specialty shops, cafés, and unique collections. Your guide will reveal how these passages transformed Parisian shopping and entertainment and share fascinating stories about their early innovations, including the introduction of gas lighting.
25 minutes
5
Passage Jouffroy
Continue your journey through Paris’s covered passages at Passage Jouffroy. Admire its elegant glass-and-iron architecture and explore its charming antique shops, bookstores, and unusual boutiques. Your guide will introduce you to the history and innovations that made this 19th-century passage a unique part of Parisian life.
20 minutes
6
Paris
Leave the covered passages behind and explore the quieter historic streets of the neighborhood. Follow your guide through hidden corners, historic courtyards, and streets connected to the writers, artists, and characters of 19th-century Paris. Finish at the beautiful Square Louvois and admire its elegant fountain while learning about the fascinating history hidden beneath this peaceful Parisian square.
50 minutes
7
Square Louvois
End your experience at Square Louvois, where your guide will recap the highlights of the tour and share recommendations for places to eat, drink, or continue exploring the neighborhood independently.
