Emily’s Paris is a walking scavenger hunt. You’ll track the filming locations and real-life hangouts—then stop for photos that feel straight from the show. I love how the route hits big moments like Emily’s apartment area and Gabriel’s restaurant, and I love the way the tour mixes show scenes with quick Paris context along the way. One thing to plan for: this is about 2 miles of walking, so comfortable shoes matter.

The best part is the guide experience. People rave about guides like Tatiana (fun facts), Henda (monuments + Emily locations), and RT (scene photos that jog your memory), and that energy really changes how the walk feels. If you’re the type who likes a bit of fashion-and-food talk with your sightseeing, you’ll click fast.

For a single tour, it’s also a lot to fit in. You’ll move through photo stops like Palais-Royal Garden and the striped Colonnes de Buren, plus viewpoints such as Pont des Arts—so keep expectations on pace as part of the fun, not a problem.

Key Highlights You’ll Actually Care About

• Emily’s most memorable addresses, grouped into one walk (apartment area, Gabriel’s restaurant, La Boulangerie Moderne, and the Savoir workplace)
• Photo-ready Paris landmarks like Palais-Royal Garden, the striped Colonnes de Buren, and Pont des Arts
• A strong history-and-culture angle through stops tied to real places like Musée de la Monnaie and old Paris streets
• Guides bring show details plus practical sightseeing tips, often with help like scene reminders
• Optional River Seine cruise upgrade for a second perspective after you finish the walking loop

Meeting Place at Place de l’Estrapade: Start Where Emily Starts

Your tour kicks off at Place de l’Estrapade at the Emily In Paris house area. You’ll meet your ExperienceFirst guide in front of the house with an orange sign reading ExperienceFirst. This is one of those setups where being early pays off—your tour starts promptly, and the group can’t always slow down if you arrive late.

Getting there is straightforward: you can use Metro Line 10 to Cardinal Lemoine, or take bus 82 or 89. Once you’re there, take a minute to watch how your guide organizes the group and where they point you first—those opening directions set the rhythm for the whole walk.

Practical tip: this tour is in English, and it’s designed for people who want both the show references and the “why this place looks like this” context. If you’re the sort who likes snapping a quick photo and moving on, you’ll love the flow.

Cour du Commerce Saint-André and Musée de la Monnaie: Old Paris With Coin-Heavy Plot Energy

Very quickly, you leave the “tourist zone” feeling and step into streets that look like they’ve been used for centuries. One stop highlights Cour du Commerce Saint-André, an area tied to a pretty cobblestone alley that dates back to 1734 and is home to the oldest restaurant in Paris. That’s the kind of detail that makes your photos feel less like selfies and more like a time machine.

Then you move to Musée de la Monnaie (the Paris Mint Museum). Here’s the payoff for anyone who remembers the show’s fashion-show and auction moments: you learn about a collection described as 300,000 coins, tokens, and treasures. It’s a great example of how Paris tourism can be more than pretty streets—you’re seeing why certain places in the show feel so specific.

What I like about this part of the tour is that it doesn’t treat the show as the only lens. You’re still getting a sense of how Paris buildings, institutions, and history shape the movie language. If you’re only watching Emily for the outfits, this is where the city starts supplying extras.

A possible drawback: museums and historic lanes can feel slippery or uneven after rain. If you’ve got worn soles, swap them before you go.

Pont des Arts: The Seine Views That Make Your Reel Look Expensive

Next up: Pont des Arts. This is a classic Paris viewpoint for a reason—the crossing gives you wide, photogenic angles over the Seine, and it’s easy to frame with the city’s waterfront architecture in the background.

If you like making short video clips for social media, this is the stop where you’ll probably linger the most. The tour’s pace is leisurely and built in for photos, so you can take a shot, step back to check your framing, and go again without feeling rushed.

What makes this stop valuable is the timing within the walk. You’re not just “stopping because it’s there.” You’ve already learned why parts of Paris are visually recognizable, and now you’re watching the river and bridges act like the show’s connecting tissue.

Tip: bring a phone strap or keep your grip steady. Bridge photos make it tempting to lean forward for one more angle.

Place de Valois and 8 Rue de Montpensier: Where the Show Meets the Street Texture

These are the kinds of stops where the show fans instantly recognize the vibe. You’ll spend time around Place de Valois and visit 8 Rue de Montpensier, both included as guided stops in the walk.

Even if you don’t memorize every address from the episodes, this stretch helps you understand how Paris scenes work visually: narrow streets, consistent stone textures, and building facades that stay recognizable even years later. It’s the difference between “I saw a location” and “I get why it looks like that.”

This is also a good place to mentally connect the show’s social world with real city geography—where Emily tends to move when she’s switching between professional scenes and personal ones. You’ll learn where Emily’s workplace lands, and you’ll also find moments tied to Gabriel’s restaurant and Emily’s residence as you progress through the walk.

One caution: Paris street photos love wind. If it’s breezy, plan your camera angles and don’t count on hair staying perfect for every take.

Palais-Royal Garden and the Colonnes de Buren: Emily’s Calm Corner, Plus Modern Art Punch

Then the tour shifts gears into a more relaxed feel. You’ll visit the Domaine National du Palais-Royal and specifically the Palais-Royal Garden, where the show’s quieter moments connect to the real-world elegance of the space. This is one of those stops where you can slow down without feeling like you’re “waiting”—the setting encourages it.

Right nearby you’ll see the striped Colonnes de Buren, one of the most striking modern art installations in Paris. The contrast is fun: Emily’s world often mixes classic Paris polish with fashionable modern statements, and these columns deliver that visual theme immediately.

What makes this stop stand out for me is the photo payoff. You don’t just get a pretty garden; you get a strong graphic background that helps your camera do real work. It’s also a great place to take a break, stretch your legs, and reset before the final stretch of the walk.

Quick tip: if you’re planning group selfies, position everyone so the columns frame the scene. One smart angle can save you 10 minutes of reshooting.

Avenue de l’Opéra and the Finish at Rue de Richelieu: Work, Style, and a Clean Exit

As the walk continues, you head through Avenue de l’Opéra and finish near 48 Rue de Richelieu (75001 Paris). This is the final rhythm of the route: you’re closing out the Emily-style city map with another shift toward the more central, elegant streets of Paris.

This portion matters because it ties the show’s “work mode” feel to real Paris business geography. The tour includes Emily’s agency where she works (Savoir), plus other connected stops you’ll recognize from scenes involving her daily life.

You’ll leave with two benefits:

1) you’ll know how to get back to key areas quickly on your own afterward

2) you’ll have a cleaner sense of direction for the rest of your day in the 1st and around the center

Also, this finish spot is practical. After a guided tour, you want something walkable that supports your next plan, whether that’s coffee, shopping, or hopping to a museum.

Optional Upgrade: Narrated River Seine Cruise for a Second View of Paris

Want more “Paris from the water” energy? Upgrade to the narrated Seine River cruise. This is the natural follow-up to a walking tour because the city changes style when viewed from the river.

Even if you’re doing the cruise only for the views, it helps you understand what you just walked. Bridges, waterfront buildings, and the river’s bend start making sense as a system rather than a backdrop.

Practical advice: if you’re photographing, keep in mind that light can shift fast on the water. If your main goal is photos, choose a time of day that fits your patience for changing conditions.

Price and Value: Is $34 Worth It?

At $34 per person for a 100-minute guided experience, this tour usually earns its value in two ways.

First, you’re paying for efficiency. You’re not just looking at one or two famous spots—you’re guided through a set of filming-related locations and show-relevant stops, including Emily’s home area, Gabriel’s restaurant, the bakery moment tied to La Boulangerie Moderne, and the garden where she meets Mindy. That’s a lot of recognizable landmarks packed into one time slot.

Second, you’re paying for storytelling. A great guide doesn’t only point and say “this is where it happened.” Based on the guide quality emphasized in feedback (Tatiana, Henda, Elizabeth, Paula, Katie, Fanny, RT), you tend to get explanations that connect the show locations to how Paris actually works—fashion and food context included.

So who gets the best value?

• You’re an Emily in Paris fan who wants more than postcard browsing
• You like photo stops but don’t want to spend hours planning addresses
• You’re okay with a short walk (leisurely pace, about 2 miles) and want the guide to keep things moving

Who might not love it?

• If you want zero walking and zero crowd energy, this may feel like too much. It’s also not designed for strollers or wheelchairs.

Guides, Pace, and How to Make the Most of the Tour

This tour is built around a leisurely pace, with time set aside for photos. People consistently praise guides for being friendly, funny, and organized—and for adding details beyond the show. One person specifically called out that their guide used scene photos to jog memory. That’s a smart approach, and it helps you feel “locked in” even if you don’t know every episode by heart.

My practical advice: plan your day so you don’t need to sprint right after the tour. Use this as a core sightseeing block. And if it’s raining, expect the streets and museum surfaces to be slick—wear shoes you trust.

Also, the tour can feel like a compact “Paris course” in about 100 minutes. If you like details, arrive ready to listen. If you’re mostly there for photos, it still works—you’ll get enough stops that your camera won’t feel neglected.

Should You Book This Emily in Paris Walking Tour?

Book it if you’re an Emily fan and you want your Paris day to feel like a guided highlight reel with real city context. Palais-Royal Garden, Colonnes de Buren, and Pont des Arts give you that classic Paris look, while stops tied to coins and historic streets help the experience stay grounded in the city.

Skip it if you hate walking, if you need accessible routes, or if you’re expecting a slow museum day with lots of sitting breaks. This is a walk-and-see format, and it works best when you embrace that rhythm.

If you’re on the fence, the optional Seine cruise upgrade is a good tiebreaker. It turns one story-focused tour into a full Paris “two angles” experience: streets first, then skyline from the water.

FAQ

How long is the Paris Emily in Paris guided walking tour?

The tour duration is 100 minutes.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Place de l’Estrapade, 75005 in front of the Emily In Paris house area, with the guide holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst.

How much walking is involved?

The tour includes about 2 miles of walking at a leisurely pace.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible or stroller-friendly?

No. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller-friendly.

What language is the tour guide?

The tour is in English.

Is there a Seine cruise option?

Yes. You can upgrade to include a narrated River Seine cruise after the walking tour.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes for walking and photo stops.

What’s the cancellation policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Is it Netflix-endorsed?

No. The tour is not sponsored or endorsed by Netflix or related entities.