Unearth the hidden treasures of Paris with ExperienceFirst as we guide you through the city’s secret gems – the covered passages. Discover the history and charm of Galerie Vivienne, Passage Choiseul, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy, and Passage Verdeau.
Unearth the hidden treasures of Paris with ExperienceFirst as we guide you through the city’s secret gems – the covered passages. Discover the history and charm of Galerie Vivienne, Passage Choiseul, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy, and Passage Verdeau.
- Galerie Vivienne - Explore the neoclassical Galerie Vivienne, a national monument brimming with luxury boutiques.
- Passage Choiseul - Marvel at over 600 feet of sunlit shops beneath the glass roof of Passage Choiseul.
- Passage des Panoramas - Visit Passage des Panoramas, established in 1799, renowned for its intricate architecture and…
- Galerie Vivienne - Explore the neoclassical Galerie Vivienne, a national monument brimming with luxury boutiques.
- Passage Choiseul - Marvel at over 600 feet of sunlit shops beneath the glass roof of Passage Choiseul.
- Passage des Panoramas - Visit Passage des Panoramas, established in 1799, renowned for its intricate architecture and superb dining options.
- Passage Jouffroy - Take breathtaking photos of the elegant glass and iron structure of Passage Jouffroy.
- Passage Verdeau - Conclude your adventure in Grands Boulevard at the charming Passage Verdeau.
- Seine River - Optional upgrade: Enjoy a one-hour river cruise starting and ending at the Eiffel Tower, offering a unique perspective of Paris from the water. You’ll glide past landmarks such as Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d’Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more.
Your ticket is valid for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year from the date of your tour.
- Eiffel Tower - Glide past the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
- Petit Palais - Glide past the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
- Musee d’Orsay - Glide past the Musée d’Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
- Notre Dame - Glide past the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade

- Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour
- Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
- Experienced, local guide
- Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour
- Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
- Experienced, local guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Join ExperienceFirst on a discovery of Paris’ hidden treasures – the covered passages.
We begin our journey at the Galerie Vivienne, boasting a neoclassic architectural style, which has been a part of the city since 1823. We then move on to Passage Choiseul, where an array of sun-drenched shops stretch over 600 feet beneath an impressive glass roof….
Join ExperienceFirst on a discovery of Paris’ hidden treasures – the covered passages.
We begin our journey at the Galerie Vivienne, boasting a neoclassic architectural style, which has been a part of the city since 1823. We then move on to Passage Choiseul, where an array of sun-drenched shops stretch over 600 feet beneath an impressive glass roof. Don’t miss the intricately tiled floor beneath.
Next, we step into the Passage des Panoramas, Paris’ earliest covered passage, dating back more than two hundred years.
Further along, we explore Passage Jouffroy, a tighter space beautifully decorated with glass and iron elements and even featuring a charming wax museum.
Finally, we reach Passage Verdeau, a bustling space filled with antique vendors and vintage novelties. At every turn, our experienced guide will highlight interesting aspects you may not notice and share the captivating history of how these tucked-away passages played a key role in Parisian fashion.
- Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour. Copy and paste this link in your web browser: https://www.exp1.com/paris-tours/paris-shuttle/
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.