Unconventional Tours in France

Looking for something unusual to tell the folks when you get back home from Paris?

Localers’ exceptional choice of alternative city tours of Paris will be the talking point of your holiday (and possibly of the year). Experience Paris in a different light by exploring the hidden sights and secrets of the city, off the beaten track, with an expert. Our diverse selection of city walks is sure to appeal to those searching for an alternative Paris.

The Flea Market Tour is a wonderful opportunity to explore one of the largest flea markets in the world. Accompanied by an expert in 20th Century design you will learn how to navigate the labyrinthine stalls. Sensitive to your individual desires and wishes, she will help you bag that all-important holiday bargain. Whether it’s vintage Chanel you're after, or Scandinavian furniture, the choice is endless.

Discover Belleville and Père Lachaise Cemetery on a walking tour of the historic 20th arrondissement of Paris. This is not just an opportunity to discover a part of Paris little seen by the tourists; it’s also a moment to hang out with a local history buff and writer who will regale you with anecdote after anecdote. After a tour of cosmopolitan Belleville, you will discover Père Lachaise where the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Marcel Proust, Frederick Chopin, Gertrude Stein, and a whole host of other notables reside. What could be more fascinating than plunging into the alternative universe of a Parisian bohemian for a day?

Plunge into the hidden depths of a legendary subterranean world on the Paris Catacombs Tour with a veteran expert guide. Learn about the fascinating history of the catacombs, which have existed since antiquity, and stretch a staggering three hundred kilometres under Paris. Discover the macabre chambers where the remains of the former “Cemetery of the Innocents,” line the walls.

Discover mythic Montmartre by taking the La Vie en Rose Walking Tour with a professional musician and Edith Piaf fan. See the legendary spots -- the nightclubs, cabarets, and cafés where artists like Pablo Picasso and musicians like Edith Piaf converged for nights of bawdy drinking and singing. Get your own private rendition of French cabaret from your signing guide, which will include a few Edith Piaf numbers amongst other famous French chanson.

What makes Localers’ alternative walking tours different?

We show you a different side of Paris: Our tours offer you a unique experience of the city, seen through the eyes of a local. Whether it's your first time visiting Paris or you are on a return visit, Localers has a diverse range of tours catering to all tastes. After you have spent the first few days exploring the Parisian landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, it will be time to call Localers, who will show you the really interesting stuff! Getting to the heart of the city our team of top guides will show you the quirky and usual things that make Paris such a fascinating place to visit. Find out what makes Parisians tick, and what secrets lie just beneath their feet.

Our tour guides are experts: We have found passionate experts who are excited to show the alternative side of Paris to travellers. Find out where real Parisians go, off the beaten track, and far from the tourist traps.

Our tour groups are small: You won’t be competing with 20 or 30 fellow travellers trying to hear what your guide is saying. We believe smaller groups means better walking tours.

Fun guaranteed! Relax you’re on holidays, let us show you around.