About this tour
Navigate Paris's underground cocktail scene on this 2-hour guided tour of hidden bars and speakeasies. Your guide leads you to 2–3 venues tucked behind unmarked doors and password-protected entrances, each with its own character and clientele. You'll discover how locals access these tucked-away drinking dens, sample the mixology on offer, and soak up live music in spaces designed for those in the know. Free entry to all stops included.
Highlights
- Access speakeasies via secret doors and coded entry points
- Meet other drinkers in intimate, locals-only venues
- Live music and carefully crafted cocktails at each stop
- Learn the history and rules of Paris's underground bar culture
- Walk between venues through atmospheric backstreets
- No cover charges at participating bars
What to expect
Expect to walk at a leisurely pace through central Paris, pausing outside nondescript buildings before your guide reveals the entrance. Inside, you'll find dimly lit rooms, vintage decor, and bartenders who take their craft seriously. Conversation flows easily in these small spaces—you're shoulder-to-shoulder with regulars and fellow travellers. Each bar plays different music, from jazz to electronic, and the crowd shifts with the night. Your guide shares anecdotes about each venue's origins and why they've stayed off the mainstream radar. By the end, you'll have the names and tricks needed to return solo.
Good to know
Wear comfortable shoes for 2 hours of walking. Bring cash; not all bars take cards. Drinks are not included—budget €8–15 per cocktail. Public transport stations are nearby if you need to leave early. Bars can be crowded weekends; weekday visits offer more breathing room.
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