Paris Covered Passages Walking Tour

Did you know that Paris has half-hidden covered streets full with retail and culinary delights, some going back to the 1700s? The covered corridors of Paris are what they’re called. Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour of five of these beautiful arcades, discussing their secrets, history, design, and, of course, the greatest places to shop and eat!

We begin with the Galerie Vivienne, a covered route built in the neoclassical style in 1823. It’s currently a national monument with a plethora of high-end shops.

Following the Galerie Vivienne, we’ll go through the Passage Choiseul, which features almost 600 feet of sunlight stores beneath a magnificent glass sky. Don’t forget to look down and glimpse the ornate tiled floor.

Our journey will continue in the Passage des Panoramas, Paris’ first covered walkway, which was erected over 200 years ago. Its old-fashioned charm and antique buildings can be admired here. As you wander through the picturesque tunnel, your guide will point you the best artisanal shops and cafés.

Next, the Passage Jouffroy offers a tight frame for shoppers to navigate, with glass and iron accents throughout. It even has a little wax museum, which your guide will show you through.

Our excursion will come to a close at the Passage Verdeau, where antique vendors and vintage curiosities abound. At each of these stops, your guide will point out features you may otherwise overlook, fascinating historical facts, and the tale behind how Paris’ many covered corridors came to be the fashion center of the world.