Paris audio tour: explore at your pace with local stories

Summary

Discover Paris on your own terms with immersive audio stories

You’ll wander Paris at your own rhythm with this self-guided audio tour — pausing for pastries or lingering in museums as long as you like. Hear local stories at each stop, from secret tunnels beneath train stations to artists’ heartbreaks in Montmartre. With flexible access links and an interactive map included, it’s all about exploring on your terms.

What’s the experience like?

First thing that happened — I was standing outside the Place des Vosges, fumbling with my headphones, and this older Parisian woman stopped to ask if I needed help. She had that brisk kindness you only get in big cities. Once she saw I had an audio guide, she just smiled and said, “Bon courage!” and kept walking. That little moment set the tone for my whole day: a mix of wandering alone but never really feeling lost in Paris.

The self-guided audio tour felt like having a friend who actually knows the city’s secrets. At the Picasso Museum, the narrator talked about Picasso’s heartbreaks and wild parties — not just dates and paintings. I paused outside to smell fresh bread from a bakery across the street (couldn’t resist), then wandered inside at my own pace. No one rushed me or herded me along. The main keyword here is freedom — you can skip what doesn’t interest you or listen twice if something grabs you. I ended up spending way too long in Monceau Park because the story about fake ruins made me laugh out loud (some kids stared).

It’s funny how much more you notice when there’s no group shuffling behind you. At Pont Alexandre III, I leaned on the railing and listened to how it was built as a symbol of Franco-Russian friendship — didn’t expect to care about bridges, honestly, but now every time I see those golden statues in movies I’ll remember that weirdly windy afternoon and how my scarf kept trying to escape into the Seine.

I still think about the quiet inside Sacré-Coeur — the guide explained why people keep praying there day and night, which hit different after hearing all the city noise outside. You can start anywhere (I did), stop for coffee whenever you want, and even split it over a couple days if your feet get tired. It’s not perfect — sometimes I got distracted by street musicians or lost track of which arrondissement I was in — but honestly, that’s half the fun.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Paris's iconic landmarks and museums

• Visit Belle Époque train station
• Discover Place des Vosges history
• Tour Picasso Museum
• Explore 9th Arrondissement opera house
• Climb Montmartre and Sacré-Coeur
• Stroll Monceau Park gardens
• See Arc de Triomphe monument
• Visit Marmottan Monet Museum
• Explore Eiffel Tower secrets
• Tour indigenous art museum
• Cross Pont Alexandre III bridge
• Visit Army Museum and Napoleon's tomb
• Wander Rodin Museum gardens
• Visit Miraculous Medal chapel
• Explore neighborhood parish church
• Stroll Luxembourg Gardens
• Tour Orsay Museum in train station
• Visit Place de la Concorde
• Walk Tuileries Garden
• Explore Louvre Museum
• Visit Sainte-Chapelle chapel
• Climb Notre-Dame towers
• Tour French National Library

Top questions

How does the Paris self-guided audio tour work?

You receive private links for an audio guide playlist and an interactive map covering 24 attractions; listen on your phone as you explore at your own pace.

Can I choose which Paris attractions to visit?

Yes, you have complete flexibility to pick any attraction from the list and visit them in any order or split across multiple days.

Is entry included for museums or monuments?

No, admission fees are not included; check opening hours and buy tickets separately where needed.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, most attractions are accessible by public transport; plan routes using your interactive map link.

How do I get my audio guide links?

You’ll receive private access links via booking platform messaging and optionally WhatsApp or iMessage before your selected date.

What language options are available for the audio tour?

Select your preferred language during booking; requests for other languages must be made at least 48 hours in advance and are subject to availability.

Do I need internet access during the tour?

Yes, you need internet access on your smartphone to use both the audio guide playlist and interactive map links.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, since it’s self-paced and flexible, anyone can participate regardless of fitness level.

What’s included

Your experience includes private access links valid up to six days for both an audio guide playlist covering 24 Paris attractions and an interactive Google My Maps itinerary; just bring headphones, a charged smartphone with internet access, and explore whenever suits you best—no group schedules or fixed routes required.