Paris Isn't a Destination
"It's an experience meant to change you."
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Private tours led by a local who knows the stories tourists miss.
Private Signature Walking Tours
The Marais Walk:
Medieval to Modern
The Marais has medieval walls behind Playgrounds, revolutionary graffiti in stone, and courtyards that went from hosting duels to kids' playing soccer.
We'll slow down and notice what tourists miss: the fatal jousting spot, the secret passage, the falafel spot that's not the famous one.
Montmartre Walk:
Outcasts Became Legends
Montmartre has Sacré-Cœur and charming streets, but it was once industrial and rough, which is why broke artists moved in. The outcasts became legends.
We'll slow down and notice what tourists miss: the deepest métro in Paris, backstreets Picasso painted, and gypsum quarries that built the city.
Notre-Dame & Islands:
Where Paris Began
Perfect for first-time visitors. Paris started on two islands in the Seine - a Roman outpost that became the heart of a city that changed the world.
We'll slow down and notice what tourists miss: the willow tree hidden in plain sight, the best ice cream in the world, and local stories about the fire.
Private Custom, Bike, & Photo Tours
Private Custom Tour:
Design Your Private Paris Adventure
Want to explore Paris your way? I'll design a custom route based on your interests - food, photography, history, hidden neighborhoods, or all of the above. 100% tailored to you.
Perfect for: Repeat visitors, specific interests, longer explorations (half-day or full-day)
Private Bike Tour:
Cover More Ground, Keep the Stories
See more of Paris in less time without losing the depth. We'll bike through neighborhoods, parks, and riverside paths - stopping for stories, photos, and the details that matter.
Perfect for: Active travelers, families with older kids, covering multiple neighborhoods
Private Photo Tour:
Walk Paris with a Photographer
Learn to see Paris like a photographer while I guide you to the best light, angles, and hidden spots. You'll leave with better photos and a deeper understanding of the city.
Perfect for: Photography enthusiasts, Instagram creators, anyone who wants to capture Paris beautifully
Groups & Retreats
Custom Paris experiences built around your group's theme.
I work with travel companies, retreat leaders, and group organizers to create fully custom Paris experiences that support what you're offering. Wellness retreat? Creativity workshop? Photography immersion? I'll design a few hours, a full day, or multi-day itinerary woven around your theme - finding the spots, stories, and moments that bring your vision to life.
Walking tours, bike tours, Seine cruises, Eiffel Tower climbs - whatever your group needs.
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Julie Kick
My colleague and I were hosting a small group on a Christmas Market trip in France, and we booked this tour to give them a fun experience during our three days in Paris. As an experiential travel expert, I've booked and experienced many city tours, including several in Paris. James's tour was by far the best I've ever been on.
James worked with us every step of the way to customize this tour to the specific needs and desires of our group and easily pivoted as their needs changed throughout the trip. He was amazingly communicative, super easy-going, and delivered a walking tour that was the highlight of the entire trip for our guests, complete with off-the-beaten-path spots in the Marais and quirky stories I've never heard before (and I've lived in Paris).
He was super approachable, engaging, and fun during the tour and took some great professional photos of our group, which he shared just a few days later. He's a consummate professional and an extremely nice guy.
James is now our "go-to" tour guide for Paris, and we will be using him for any future group or private trips we book in the city. We can't recommend him highly enough.
