Do you live in Paris but only really know your daily metro route and your local café terrace? Let’s fix that. The Do It Team has rounded up the best guided tours to book if you finally want to discover the secrets of the City of Light. From exploring Paris through the lens of romantic cinema, to a tour of the covered passages we actually know very little about, a gossip session to uncover all the political rumors, and even a tuk-tuk ride through the city’s most beautiful avenues, there is more than enough to liven up your weekends!
The Most Romantic
From Place Dauphine to the flower market, via the Seine riverbanks, follow in the footsteps of iconic film characters from Midnight in Paris, An American in Paris, and even La La Land. For the intellectual crowd: this tour is also a lovely introduction to the history of the Île de la Cité and its iconic bridges, which have witnessed countless marriage proposals. A perfect little adventure for the hopeless romantics and lovers (hehe) of rom-coms from the 1950s to today !
The Most Bridgerton
Dearest readers… The Archduke of Whatwilltheysay, with his splendid moustache, invites you on a unique journey back in time to explore the secret side of French history. Dressed in an 18th-century costume, this very convincing gentleman welcomes you on the Pont des Arts to reveal well-kept secrets hidden for decades, where love, money, and power intertwine in a delightfully gossipy atmosphere.
The Most Glamorous
Set off to discover the secret passages and covered galleries in the heart of the capital. Built between buildings to make getting around easier, they also housed luxurious shopping arcades designed for the most glamorous Parisians. Located near the Grands Boulevards, these passages enjoyed their golden age at the beginning of the 19th century, when Paris counted more than 130 of them. Since then, many have been forgotten, and only a few are still known today. We’re rushing to book this adventure!
The Most Connasse
You know the film Connasse, where a super bitter Camille Cottin takes lost tourists around Paris by car? Here, you can play along in a Mini Moke, a small off-road car first introduced in England in the 1960s and now considered a true collector’s car. Perfectly suited to today’s world, Mini Mokes are non-polluting and silent, making them ideal for a chilled-out discovery of the best spots in Paris: Odéon, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Trocadéro, Pont Alexandre III… Book immediately!
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