Marais self-guided audio tour: the neighborhood that has it all
At a glance
Marais self-guided audio tour: the neighborhood that has it all is a 1h private experience in Paris, France, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $19.99 per person. Included: VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata, Lifetime access to Le Marais: the Paris Neighborhood that Has it All tour.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- 17 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
See Le Marais at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Take in 1,000 years of history including how Paris was practically torn down and rebuilt in the vision of one man on this stroll
• Hear from producer Annie Sargent, a tour guide and producer of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast whose passion for France’s history inspired him to craft this bestselling VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's included
What's included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Le Marais: the Paris Neighborhood that Has it All tour
Not included
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour takes place in Le Marais.
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Stop 2
There has been a bridge at Pont Marie since 1635, making it one of the oldest bridges in Paris. At first it was made of wood, like almost all bridges at the time.
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Stop 3
The tour passes by Hôtel de Sens.
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Stop 4
Wallace fountains were financed by a rich Englishman called Richard Wallace who wanted to bring clean water to anyone who needed it.
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Stop 5
The tour passes by Au Petit Versailles du Marais.
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Stop 6
The tour passes by Au Bourguignon du Marais.
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Stop 7
The tour passes by Aux Merveilleux de Fred.
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Stop 8
Eglise Saint Gervais Saint Protais is one of the oldest parishes in Paris. There’s been a church at the site since the 500s. The third version of the church started in 1495 and construction lasted for 150 years.
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Stop 9
The first church on this site was built around 650. They built a second one in 1125, and then again in 1430. The first stone for the current version of the church was laid by Richelieu in 1627.
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Stop 10
The gorgeous Hotel de Sully was built between 1625 and 1630. The owner, Sully, was a minister of Henri IV and he spent lavishly to complete the interior.
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Stop 11
The Place des Vosges was built between 1605 and 1612 and was always this gorgeous mixture of brick and stone with stately visual balance on all sides. In the center of the plaza is a statue of Louis XIII.
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Stop 12
Victor Hugo was a poet and author who lived from 1802 to 1885. He published his first novel in 1823 and was prolific his whole life. His most famous novels are Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
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Stop 13
The tour passes by the Historical Library of the City of Paris.
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Stop 14
The tour passes through the Pletzl
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Stop 15
The tour passes by the Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue.
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Stop 16
The tour passes by L'As du Fallafel.
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Stop 17
Stop here for a moment in front of the grand entrance to the French National Archives on your right.
The National Archives are housed in an old Hotel Particulier called Soubise et Rohan. It's well worth a visit because there is no entrance fee and it will give you a taste of what these lavish houses look like from the inside.
Meeting point
This tour starts at the Pont Marie Metro Station on line 7. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Marais self-guided audio tour: the neighborhood that has it all take?
The experience lasts about 1h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $19.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
VoiceMap Application; Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata; Lifetime access to Le Marais: the Paris Neighborhood that Has it All tour.
Where does it start?
This tour starts at the Pont Marie Metro Station on line 7. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own…
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
