Gain insight into the local food, culture, history and daily life of Paris' Bastille district on this 3-hour walking tour. Veer off the tourist trail with a knowledgeable guide to discover the elevated tree-lined walkway of the Promenade Plantée and the Viaduc des Arts — predecessor to The High Line in New York City. Pop into gourmet shops, wander around buzzing food markets and learn about the bold architecture and French Revolution history for which the Bastille area is famous. This tour is held in private.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals allowed. Public transportation options are available nearby. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Departure Point: Near the Opéra Bastille, central Paris
Address: Place de la Bastille, 75012 Paris
Directions: Meet your guide outside the Opera de Bastille, towards the right-hand side of the steps as you face the opera house. The closest metro station is Bastille (lines 1, 5 and 8).
Dates: Tuesday to Friday
Return point: Near Gare de Lyon, central Paris