The Official Emily in Paris Locations Walking Tour

Paris gets a television makeover. This 150-minute walking tour follows Emily’s route from her apartment to the Louvre, mixing filming locations with useful stories about everyday Paris. I like the warm pain au chocolat and the personalized Polaroid, two small extras that make the outing feel more personal. The main drawback is the pace: it is a long walk with no planned coffee or toilet stop.

I also like that the tour is not only for devoted fans. Guides such as Jasmine, Monica, Natalia, Charlene, and Elena have added Paris history, local customs, women’s rights, and personal stories about life in the city. You should wear proper walking shoes, though, and this is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.

Key points to know before you book

• The route covers major show locations: Place de l’Estrapade, Luxembourg Gardens, Café de Flore, Pont des Arts, the Louvre Esplanade, Palais Royal, and Place de Valois.
• A traditional pastry is included: The treat is usually a pain au chocolat, and several guides have served it warm.
• You receive useful keepsakes: The package includes an Emily in Paris tote bag, a branded map, and a personalized photo frame with a Polaroid image.
• The guides add much more than plot trivia: Expect stories about Paris, French customs, local history, and the production of the show.
• The walking is substantial: The tour takes two and a half hours and includes several stretches of 5 to 15 minutes between stops.
• English is the tour language: Guides named in recent bookings include Jasmine, Monica, Natalia, Charlene, Elena, Helena, Eleanor, Francois, Alana, and Gözde.

Starting at the Panthéon and Place de l’Estrapade

Meet outside Les Dames du Panthéon Hotel at 19 Place du Panthéon. Your guide should be easy to spot, wearing a red beret and an Emily by Paris badge on a lanyard. This is a clear meeting point in the Latin Quarter, but give yourself enough time to find the hotel and gather before the walking begins.

The first short walk leads to Place de l’Estrapade, one of the most rewarding stops for fans of the series. You see the exterior used for Emily’s apartment, Gabriel’s restaurant, and Boulangerie Moderne. The square is compact, so you can take photos without spending too long waiting for the next scene.

This stop works best if you have watched the show recently. The buildings may look familiar, but the real place is still a working Paris neighborhood rather than a film set built for visitors. That difference is part of the fun. You are looking at ordinary facades that became important because of how the camera used them.

Your guide may use stills or frames from the program on a tablet to help you match the real street with the on-screen version. That small visual aid is useful, especially when a location looks different without actors, costumes, and camera angles.

A pastry stop with a useful Paris lesson

Only a couple of minutes later, the tour pauses at a local bakery for about 20 minutes. A traditional pastry is included, usually a pain au chocolat. Several guides have made this a particularly pleasant moment by bringing out warm pastries for the group.

This is more than a snack. Emily’s pastry selfie at the bakery is one of the show’s recognizable early images, so eating a similar treat gives you a simple way to recreate the scene. It also gives the group a short pause before the longer walk ahead.

Do not expect a full food tour. Additional drinks and food are not included, and the scheduled experience centers on one pastry. If you want coffee, water, or another snack, plan to buy it before or after the tour. One useful practical point from the walking route is that there is no clearly planned mid-tour toilet or café break.

Luxembourg Gardens, where Paris slows down

The route continues to the Jardin du Luxembourg, with around 20 minutes for photos, sightseeing, and views. This is one of the more scenic parts of the experience and one of the places where the tour feels like a general Paris walk rather than a television pilgrimage.

The gardens give you a change of rhythm after the streets around the Panthéon. You can expect paths, formal garden views, and plenty of good places for photographs. Your guide connects the setting to Emily in Paris while also explaining more about Paris itself.

I particularly like this part for first-time visitors. You are not just checking off a screen location. You are learning how the series places Emily inside real public spaces that Parisians use every day. The guide’s extra context can help you notice details you might otherwise pass without a second look.

The stop lasts about 20 minutes, so do not expect a long free period to wander. Keep close to the group and be ready to move when the guide calls everyone together.

Café de Flore and the classic Paris image

After a roughly 15-minute walk, the group passes Café de Flore. The stop is brief, around five minutes, and mainly for a photo and a look at the exterior.

Café de Flore is one of Paris’s famous literary and café landmarks, so its value goes beyond the show. The stop is not presented as a seated café visit, and food or drinks here are not included. Think of it as a quick photo opportunity and a chance to hear how the series uses well-known Paris settings to create its polished image of city life.

This is also a good place to keep expectations in check. You will see the location, but you will not have time for a leisurely coffee service as part of the tour. If sitting at a historic café is a priority, return later on your own.

Crossing the Pont des Arts

The walk then continues to the Pont des Arts, with about 10 minutes for photos and sightseeing. This is one of the most recognizable viewpoints along the route, and the bridge gives you a broad look at the Seine and central Paris.

The bridge stop feels different from Place de l’Estrapade. The earlier locations are closely tied to Emily’s daily routine, while the Pont des Arts shows the grander, postcard version of Paris that appears throughout the series.

Your guide can also help with photos here, an especially useful service if you are traveling alone. Several guides have taken time to photograph solo participants at the stops, rather than leaving everyone to rely on a rushed selfie.

Allow room for changing weather. The bridge is exposed, and the tour operates in rain as well as fair conditions. One group still enjoyed the experience during a rainy outing, but comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are essential.

The Louvre Esplanade and the art of the photo stop

From the bridge, the route heads toward the Louvre Museum. The stop is short, around five minutes, and takes place outside. This is not a museum entry tour, and your ticket does not include admission to the Louvre.

That limitation is worth knowing before you book. The value here is the exterior setting and its connection to Emily’s Paris, not time inside the galleries. You will have a chance to take photos, hear about the location, and continue through the central city.

The Louvre also gives guides room to add general Paris context. Natalia, for example, was praised for stopping to explain culturally important places even when they had no direct link to the show. That kind of explanation helps the tour feel like a compact city walk with an Emily theme, rather than a series of unrelated filming addresses.

Palais Royal and the final stop at Place de Valois

The route makes a short walk to the Palais Royal Garden. You have about five minutes for photos and sightseeing. Like Luxembourg Gardens, it offers a carefully designed Paris setting and a chance to see how the show frames gardens, arcades, and public spaces.

The finish is at Place de Valois, home in the series to the Savoir agency. This is a fitting final stop because it links Emily’s work life to the real center of Paris. The end point also gives you a useful location for continuing your own sightseeing after the tour.

The tour does not return you to the Panthéon. Plan your onward route before you arrive, especially if you have a timed booking elsewhere. Since transportation is not included, you will need to make your own way to the meeting point and from Place de Valois.

The guides make or break the experience

The strongest part of this tour is the guide. Jasmine has been praised for clear English, patience with late arrivals, and an impressive command of both the series and Paris. Monica has been singled out for warm delivery and strong production details. Natalia has brought personal experience of living in Paris into the walk, along with history and culture.

Charlene has also received strong praise for her enthusiasm, American-in-Paris perspective, and care with photographs. Elena was described as personable and helpful, while Francois made the walk feel especially connected to the show. Other named guides include Helena, Eleanor, Alana, Gözde, and Mónica.

The exact personality will depend on who leads your departure. That is normal for a multi-guide operation, but the repeated praise points to a clear strength: the guides do not simply point at buildings and recite episode names. They answer questions, help with photos, and add local information.

The English is intended to be clear, but accents and delivery will vary by guide. Recent comments repeatedly describe the guides as fluent, friendly, and easy to follow.

What the $46 price really buys you

At $46 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see Paris from the outside. You are paying for a guided route, show-specific knowledge, a pastry, a tote bag, a branded map, and a personalized Emily in Paris photo frame.

The value depends on your interests. If you already plan to visit the Latin Quarter, Luxembourg Gardens, the Louvre area, and Palais Royal, the tour saves you the work of connecting those places yourself. You also gain filming details and the story behind each location.

If you are not a fan of the show, the price is harder to justify. You would be paying for a walking tour of central Paris with a strong television theme. The extra Paris history helps, but the show remains the reason the route is organized this way.

The keepsakes add real value for fans. The tote bag is practical, the map helps you remember the route, and the Polaroid gives you a physical souvenir rather than another image buried in your phone. At this price, those additions help the experience feel like an event, not just a guided walk.

Who should book, and who should think twice

I would recommend this tour to anyone who has watched Emily in Paris and wants to connect screen images with real Paris streets. It suits couples, friends, solo visitors, and families with older children who can manage a long walk.

It is also a good choice for a first full day in Paris. You see several central districts, get a feel for the city’s layout, and collect ideas for places to revisit later. One solo participant found the guide’s help with photographs especially useful, which is a good reason to consider the tour if you are exploring alone.

You should think twice if you want a relaxed pace, a sit-down meal, or a museum visit. The route moves steadily and includes several walking sections. People using wheelchairs or those with mobility impairments should choose another activity, since the tour is not designed for them.

Bring water, comfortable shoes, and clothing suited to the forecast. Oversize luggage, drones, alcohol, and drugs are not allowed. Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start, and you can reserve now and pay later if you need to keep your plans flexible.

Final verdict: a playful walk with real Paris value

Book it if the show is part of why you are coming to Paris. The tour delivers the main locations, the pastry selfie moment, the Polaroid, and the tote bag, but its better surprise is the amount of general Paris information woven into the route.

Skip it if you dislike walking or want to spend time inside the Louvre and cafés. For fans, though, $46 is reasonable for two and a half hours of guided sightseeing plus several thoughtful extras. Wear good shoes, arrive ready for weather, and treat the tour as both a television location walk and a lively introduction to central Paris.

FAQ

How long is the Emily in Paris walking tour?

The tour lasts 150 minutes, or two and a half hours.

Where does the tour begin?

It begins outside Les Dames Du Pantheon Hotel at 19 Place du Panthéon.

How will I recognize the guide?

The guide wears a red beret and a lanyard with an Emily by Paris badge.

Where does the tour finish?

The tour finishes at Place de Valois.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes. The live guided tour is conducted in English.

Is a pastry included?

Yes. A traditional pastry is included, usually a pain au chocolat.

What gifts are included?

You receive a personalized Emily in Paris photo frame, a Polaroid-style photo, an Emily in Paris tote bag, and a branded map.

Does the tour include transportation or Louvre admission?

No. Transportation, travel insurance, additional food and drinks, and Louvre admission are not included.

Is the tour suitable for wheelchair users?

No. The activity is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with mobility impairments.