Paris: Emily Filming Locations Walking Tour

If you like the idea of seeing Paris as a story, this walking tour is interesting because it connects real streets to the Netflix series locations. I love the small-group feel, and I love how the guide points out behind-the-scenes filming details while you walk. One thing to consider is that you are doing this as an active 2-hour walk, so comfy shoes matter, especially on cobblestones.

You’ll move through classic neighborhoods, hit big-name sights, and still find time for serious photo stops. The pace is friendly, and the guide helps you line up the best angles for selfies and social posts.

Key things to know before you go

• Small-group vibe: A friendly English-speaking guide keeps it personal and easy to ask questions.
• Show-first framing: You see how the real locations match what you remember from the series.
• Dedicated photo stops: Multiple stops are set up specifically for pictures, including Instagram and TikTok style shots.
• A guided route across iconic Paris: Pantheon, Luxembourg Gardens, Odéon Theatre, Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts, and more.
• Finish near Palais Garnier: The tour ends at Palais Garnier, with the activity returning you to the meeting area.

Starting at Explore Paris Tours, then chasing the best angles

The tour begins with a guide contacting you in advance and meeting you beside a fountain at the Explore Paris Tours meeting point, using an Explore Paris Tours sign or logo so you can spot them fast. The tour is 2 hours long, so you want to show up ready to walk and take photos.

Small-group tours are worth it here. A private or small-group format means you are not stuck being herded like a crowd around a single landmark. Instead, you can pause, reposition for a better shot, and listen without constantly being bumped out of place. You also get an English live guide throughout, which helps when you want context beyond just the series.

My practical tip: wear shoes you can stand in for a couple of hours and plan on taking out your phone often. This is a tour that expects you to shoot. The guide actively helps with the best selfie locations, which saves time and frustration.

Pantheon and the Latin Quarter mood for series fans and first-timers

The route starts with a photo stop at the Pantheon. This is one of those Paris sights that instantly reads as grand, even before you know any movie trivia. Here, the series connection is the hook: you are seeing a real landmark while the guide brings the show lens into focus, helping you understand why certain buildings and viewpoints work so well on screen.

Why it feels good: you get a sense of scale early. Paris landmarks can look similar if you only glance at them from far away. The Pantheon stop sets you up to pay attention to perspective, street width, and how camera-friendly viewpoints are built into the city.

What to watch for: you will likely take a few different photos here because the Pantheon area offers multiple angles. If you are rushing, you might only grab one and move on. Give yourself a minute to try two compositions, wide and close, so you get something that feels like Paris and something that feels like the show.

Bombardier English Pub Paris, where character energy meets a real hangout

Next up is the Bombardier English Pub Paris for another photo stop and sightseeing. This is a fun one because it signals something very specific about Paris on television: the idea of an English-speaking comfort zone inside the French city.

Even if you are not obsessing over plot points, the location gives you an easy win. Pub and café stops are where you tend to get better photos because you can frame signs, windows, and street scenes. The guide’s job is to point you toward the best angles to capture that mix of character and city.

Practical note: if you want a shot that looks natural rather than crowded, wait for a moment when the sidewalk clears a bit. In a busy area, the difference between a usable selfie and a mess is sometimes just timing.

Luxembourg Gardens and Odéon Theatre, classic Paris that photographs well

The next section brings you to Luxembourg Gardens for a photo stop. Gardens in Paris do two things well. They give you a calm pause from city traffic, and they create depth behind your photos, which makes your images look more cinematic.

Then you head to Odéon Theatre for another photo stop. The theater facade and surrounding streets give you that elegant, European drama feel that translates instantly to a screen. If you watch the series, you’ll recognize the vibe even when the exact scene specifics change.

Here is what I like about this pairing. It mixes open-air greenery with formal architecture. So your photos do not all look the same. You go from paths and greenery to a more built-up, stage-like feel, and that keeps your camera roll from becoming repetitive.

Possible drawback: this part of the tour is where you might end up stopping often for photos. If you tend to get restless on walking tours, keep an eye on your energy and take a few deep breaths between stops. The goal is to enjoy it, not sprint through it.

Rue Cardinale and Pont Neuf, then Pont des Arts for the big postcard moment

Rue Cardinale is next, and it is the kind of street stop that works best for series fans and people who just love charming Paris streets. These smaller street locations are where the guide helps you connect the dots between what you saw on screen and what you are seeing in the real world.

After that, the tour crosses into river views with Pont Neuf. This is one of the easiest places in Paris to get a strong photo because the bridge itself gives you an instant frame. Pont Neuf also makes you slow down without feeling like you are wasting time, since the view gives you something to look at in every direction.

Then comes Pont des Arts for another photo stop. If you want the kind of shot that screams Paris, this is the stop. River bridges are naturally photogenic, and the guide helps you find a spot where you can get your shot without totally blocking everyone else.

Practical photo tip I recommend: don’t only do a wide shot. Try one tighter photo too, especially at Pont des Arts. Tight shots are great for turning a busy scene into something that looks intentional on your feed.

Place du Carrousel and Rue de Rivoli, central sights with strong visual payoff

Place du Carrousel is a photo stop that works for people who want iconic Paris without the long wait that some major attractions can involve. It is open, formal, and camera friendly. This is where the tour starts to feel like you are seeing the city’s big-picture structure, not just individual corners.

Then you move to Rue de Rivoli for another photo stop. Rue de Rivoli gives you that long, elegant street perspective that Paris does so well. It is one of those roads where your eye naturally tracks forward, which makes photos look clean and composed even if the sidewalk is lively.

What makes this section valuable: it helps you understand Paris as a set of visual corridors. Once you notice that, the city starts to feel easier to navigate on your own afterward.

Place de Valois and Palais-Royal, royal-era scenery without the museum ticket

Place de Valois comes next, another stop made for pictures and atmosphere. From there, you reach Palais-Royal for sightseeing and photo opportunities.

Palais-Royal works for a simple reason: it is a space with personality. It feels like it should come with a story, which makes it a natural fit for a tour that is already telling you Paris through the series lens.

This is also one of those areas where you can get a more varied shot set. You might end up with architecture photos, street-level photos, and a few that show you something about scale, too. The guide’s job here is to keep you pointed at spots that look good on camera, not just spots that are famous in a general sense.

Palais Garnier finish, wrapping the tour with pure Paris drama

The tour ends at Palais Garnier. This is a big finish. Even if you are only casually familiar with the series, Palais Garnier has that instant wow factor that turns a final stop into a highlight.

It is also a smart way to close a walking tour. The building is visually dramatic, so you get a satisfying ending photo without needing extra transit. And since the activity finishes back at the meeting point, you are not left figuring out how to get home from the far edge of your route.

If you care about getting the best shot, plan to spend a few extra minutes here. The first photo is usually the obvious one. The second and third are where you make it look like you actually did a walking tour and not just visited a landmark for 20 seconds.

Guides matter: the show fan energy from Fanny, Fay, and Cecilia

One of the best parts of this tour is the human factor. Guides like Fanny are praised for knowing the series in detail and being able to answer broader questions about Paris, not just recite filming trivia. Fay is highlighted as a true fan, bringing the series to life through the connection between landmarks and scenes.

Another name that stands out is Cecilia, often described as the best and most well informed guide on this kind of route, not only about the show but about Paris itself. If you have the option to request a guide, it is worth doing, especially if you like a mix of series context and practical city perspective.

Regardless of who leads, the shared goal is the same: you get a guided story, not a random walk with occasional stops.

Is it worth $31 for a 2-hour Emily in Paris walking tour?

At $31 per person for a 2-hour guided walk, the value mostly comes from three things you actually get: a small-group format, a live English guide, and structured photo opportunities tied to recognizable landmarks.

If you were to do this alone, you could absolutely walk the same general areas. But you would likely miss two parts that make the tour fun: the show-specific location framing and the help finding the best selfie spots. You also save decision fatigue. Instead of figuring out where to stand and what to look for, you follow a route that already assumes you want photos and context.

The only time it might feel less worth it is if you are not a series viewer at all and you only want a standard sightseeing walk. This tour is built around the show connection, even though it also highlights Paris landmarks and culture along the way.

Who this tour is for (and who should skip it)

You should strongly consider this tour if you:

• Like the series and want to see real filming locations tied to the story.
• Want a small-group experience with a friendly guide and time to take photos at each stop.
• Enjoy architecture and classic Paris viewpoints, especially bridges and central landmarks.

You might skip it if:

• You dislike walking or hate photo stops that slow you down.
• You want purely historical depth and museum-style storytelling, because this is a walking tour format with show focus.
• You are expecting a fast checklist of landmarks with minimal stopping. This tour expects you to pause and shoot.

Should you book the Paris Emily Filming Locations Walking Tour?

Yes, I would book it if you want Paris that feels fun and specific, not just generic sightseeing. The price is reasonable for an English live guide, and the route packs major, photogenic sights into a compact 2-hour format. The best reason to go is simple: you get Paris landmarks plus the series lens, and you do it with enough photo time to make the experience feel personal.

Book it particularly if you care about photos and you enjoy a guide who can connect the screen locations to the real streets in a way that helps you see the city differently.

FAQ

How long is the Paris Emily Filming Locations Walking Tour?

The tour lasts 2 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $31 per person.

Is the tour guided and in English?

Yes. It includes a live tour guide who speaks English.

What kind of group size is this tour?

It is offered as private or small groups.

Where do we meet, and how do we find the guide?

You meet at the Explore Paris Tours meeting point beside a fountain. Your guide will contact you before the tour and will be beside the fountain with an EXPLORE PARIS TOURS sign or logo.

Where does the tour end?

The tour finishes at Palais Garnier, and the activity ends back at the meeting point.

What stops will we see during the tour?

You will visit filming and sightseeing stops including the Pantheon, Bombardier English Pub Paris, Luxembourg Gardens, Odéon Theatre, Rue Cardinale, Pont Neuf, Pont des Arts, Place du Carrousel, Rue de Rivoli, Place de Valois, Palais-Royal, and Palais Garnier.

Can I cancel, and is there a pay later option?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which lets you book without paying today.