Paris Running Tour: Private 5-Mile Route from Your Hotel

Jog Paris landmarks with a local guide, photos and stories along the way

You’ll jog through Paris with a local guide who adapts to your pace, starting right from your hotel door. Expect stories at famous spots like the Louvre and Seine, plenty of stops for photos (your guide handles that), water if it’s hot, and small surprises along the way. You’ll leave feeling more connected to Paris than you thought possible on a run.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each8 stops

1. Tuileries Garden7m
2. Place de la Concorde7m
3. 9th Arrondissement5m
4. Eiffel Towerpassing by
5. 8th Arrondissementpassing by
6. 6th Arrondissementpassing by
7. 5th Arrondissementpassing by
8. Petit Palais10m

Running tour exploring Paris landmarks

• Start running from your residence
• Learn about the Louvre history
• Explore Tuileries Garden and run inside
• Visit Place de la Concorde and take pictures
• Admire Palais Garnier and learn its history
• Run along the River Seine enjoying sites
• Run and stop at Île de la Cité landmarks
• Admire Musée d'Orsay building
• See Eiffel Tower from near or far
• Run on Champs-Élysées and learn
• Pass by Hôtel des Invalides and learn
• Admire Palais-Royal and its surroundings
• Visit Pont Neuf and learn about it
• Optionally visit Petit Palais if open

The experience

We were already jogging past the bakery downstairs when our guide (Pierre, who’s apparently run these streets since before I was born) waved us into a quieter lane near the Louvre. I could still smell the morning bread mixing with car exhaust (Paris never really hides its edges). He carried a little pouch with old maps and paused just long enough to show us a faded photo of the Tuileries before it was crowded with joggers like us. I liked that he didn’t rush, even though we were technically on a running tour. Five miles in Paris goes by fast when you’re stopping for stories.

Pierre had this habit of pointing out tiny details: statues on Pont Neuf, or how the light hits Palais Garnier if you catch it at just the right angle. Sometimes he’d quiz me (“Which bridge is oldest?”), and once I guessed wrong and he laughed, not meanly. We ran along the Seine for a bit, dodging bikes and tourists. The air felt cooler by the river, which helped because my legs were already complaining. He kept pace with us, never pushing too hard: said he’d done this tour with marathoners and total beginners (I’m somewhere in between). At Place de la Concorde, he offered water (thank god) and snapped some photos for us. I’m not usually one for pictures but now I’m glad we have them.

I didn’t expect to learn so much about Paris while running: like how Musée d'Orsay used to be a train station or why everyone seems to have an opinion about Luxembourg Gardens. The city feels different at this speed. You notice things you’d miss from a bus or even walking slow. We finished near our hotel again, sweaty but kind of proud. Pierre handed over some printouts and promised to send all our photos later (“Dropbox! It’s easy,” he said). My calves still ache but honestly? I still think about that view of the Eiffel Tower peeking through rooftops as we caught our breath.

What’s included

• Your morning includes pickup from your hotel or residence in central Paris by your expert local guide. The five-mile route is fully adapted to your pace and interests, whether you’re new to running or training for a marathon. You’ll get plenty of stops for stories at major sights like the Louvre and Seine riverbanks.
• water will be provided if it’s hot out. Your guide takes care of all photography (just ask!), carries historical maps and images to share along the way (and gives copies after), then sends all your pictures digitally after you finish back at your starting point.

Before you book

Lasts 2h–3h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 86.39 per person, with a live guide in English and French, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Paris Running Tours

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the private Paris running tour?

The running tour covers about 5 miles (8 kilometers), tailored to your pace.

Where does the running tour start?

The tour starts right at your residence or hotel in central Paris.

Is this running tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, all levels are welcome, from beginners to marathoners, with plenty of stops along the way.

Are there breaks during the run?

Yes, there are many stops for stories, photos, water breaks, and learning about landmarks.

What landmarks do we see on this Paris running tour?

You’ll pass sites like the Louvre Museum, Tuileries Garden, Place de la Concorde, River Seine, Palais Garnier, Île de la Cité, Musée d'Orsay, Eiffel Tower (close or distant), Champs-Élysées and more depending on your route.

Is water provided during hot weather?

Yes, water is provided either by your guide or offered along the route if it’s warm out.

Will I get photos from my running tour?

Your guide will take as many photos as you want during the run and send them afterwards via Dropbox.

What should I bring for this running tour?

Wear comfortable running shoes and clothes suitable for weather. Everything else is handled by your guide.