Paris: Emily Filming Locations Walking Tour

The fun of this Emily in Paris walking tour is seeing how the show’s Paris backdrop fits into real streets and landmarks. I like that the route pairs filming locations with places such as Luxembourg Gardens and Pont des Arts, and that the small-group format gives you room to ask about both the series and Paris.

I also like that guides such as Fanny, Fay and Cecilia have been praised for connecting show trivia with practical Paris insight. The trade-off is that two hours covers a long list of stops, so expect photo pauses and outdoor viewing, not extended time at each place or entry into buildings.

At a glance

• Filming locations on foot: The route includes the Panthéon, Luxembourg Gardens, Pont Neuf, Palais-Royal and Palais Garnier.
• A show-focused thread: The tour promises stops linked to Emily’s apartment, workplace and favorite café.
• Photo time built in: The stops are set up for sightseeing and photos, with the best selfie locations included.
• A guide adds context: Guides can share behind-the-scenes filming stories and information about Parisian culture.
• Two hours, in English: It’s a compact way to connect several locations without planning the route yourself.
• Small or private groups: These options are available, though the exact group size is not specified.

A TV route through everyday Paris

This walk takes a familiar television setting and puts it on a map. Instead of watching Paris pass behind a character, you follow a route through named locations, from the Panthéon and Luxembourg Gardens toward the Seine, the Louvre area and Palais-Royal. For fans, that turns an ordinary stroll into a string of recognition moments. For anyone less devoted to the show, the landmarks still make a good introduction to central Paris.

The tour is built around real places, not a studio set. You’ll see streets, cafés and public sites used in the series, and your guide can explain how the locations relate to filming. The experience is mainly about looking, listening and taking photos. The listed stops are sightseeing and photo stops, so don’t expect to go inside the landmarks or spend a long time at any single location.

The appeal depends a little on your interest in the show. If you know the characters and locations, each stop can feel like a small reunion. If you’ve only seen a few episodes, the Paris scenery still carries the walk, and the guide’s broader comments about Paris can make it worthwhile. I’d treat the series as the theme, with the city itself as the larger attraction.

Starting near the Panthéon

The meeting point is listed as Emily in Paris Tours by Explore Paris Tours. Your guide is meant to contact you before the walk and stand beside the fountain with an EXPLORE PARIS TOURS sign or logo. That detail should help you find the group, but check your message before setting out so you know which fountain and the precise meeting spot.

The first named sightseeing stop is the Panthéon. It gives the walk a striking opening and establishes the contrast at the heart of the tour: the show’s modern, fictional story set among Paris’s grand public places. You’ll have time for a photo and a look around, but this is a brief stop rather than a full visit inside.

Next comes The Bombardier English Pub Paris. Its place on the route adds a different sort of Paris setting to the landmark sequence. The itinerary marks it for sightseeing and photos, not a drink stop, so plan to visit separately if you want to sit down.

Gardens, theatre and a quieter street

At Luxembourg Gardens, the pace shifts from monuments to one of the city’s best-known green spaces. It’s a welcome change of scene on a walking route, and a useful place to pause for photos. The schedule doesn’t promise time to explore the gardens at length, so think of this as a snapshot rather than a leisurely garden visit.

The walk then includes Odéon Theatre and Rue Cardinale. These stops extend the route through central Paris streets and give the guide more room to connect the show with its surroundings. Rue Cardinale is a short street stop rather than a headline monument, which is part of the appeal: not every filming location needs to be grand to be recognizable on screen.

The exact show scenes tied to each location aren’t specified in advance. If you’re keen to match a particular moment to its setting, bring the scene to mind and ask your guide. Guides on this tour have been praised for showing images of locations as they appear in the series, a useful aid when a real street looks less polished than it does on television.

Crossing the Seine by Pont Neuf and Pont des Arts

Pont Neuf and Pont des Arts bring the river into the walk. Both are listed as photo and sightseeing stops, so expect the chance to look at the bridges and take pictures rather than a long riverside break. Their position in the route also helps link the quieter streets near the start with the major central landmarks later on.

The bridges are a good reminder that a filming-location walk is also a way to see how a city works as a backdrop. Paris’s riverbanks, bridges and public spaces can shift the mood of a scene without any special set dressing. Your guide’s behind-the-scenes stories are most useful here: they can help you notice what the camera chose and what the real setting offers beyond the frame.

For photographs, give yourself a moment to get the shot you want, but keep the group moving in mind. With 13 stops scheduled over two hours, lingering at every viewpoint would make the route run long. If a particular spot matters most to you, ask how much time is planned there.

From Place du Carrousel to Palais-Royal

After the bridges, the tour continues to Place du Carrousel and Rue de Rivoli. These are central city stops that put you among major Paris sights and busy streets. They’re useful for orientation as much as for show recognition: you’ll see how the filming locations sit within a larger sightseeing area, rather than in a separate TV-themed district.

Place de Valois leads to Palais-Royal, one of the most anticipated parts of the route for anyone following the series. The palace grounds and surrounding area offer a more enclosed, composed setting after the open river crossings and city streets. The stop is for sightseeing and photos, not an interior visit, so keep your expectations focused on the exterior setting and the guide’s commentary.

This section is where a strong guide can make a short stop feel more complete. Fanny, Fay and Cecilia are names associated with tours here, and praise for them centers on their command of the show and their ability to answer broader questions about Paris. You can’t choose or guarantee a particular guide from the information provided, but it’s worth asking about filming details and local context as you walk.

Ending at Palais Garnier

Palais Garnier is the final named stop, giving the route a grand finish. It’s a fitting endpoint for a show built around the idea of Paris as a stage, and it offers a memorable exterior for a last photo. The tour lists this as a sightseeing stop, so don’t assume the two-hour walk includes entry.

There is a small point to clarify before booking: the route says it finishes at Palais Garnier, while the activity details also say the tour ends back at the meeting point. Those statements don’t clearly match. Check the end location with the operator before the day, especially if you have a timed reservation or onward plans.

What $31 buys you

At $31 per person, you’re paying for a guided two-hour route through several central locations, plus the benefit of someone who can link the landmarks to the show. That’s reasonable value if you’d otherwise spend time searching for filming spots, mapping a route and figuring out which places matter. The guide’s stories and scene comparisons are the part that make this more than a self-guided photo walk.

The value is less clear if you want an in-depth tour of Paris history or long visits at major sites. The schedule is extensive for two hours, and the stops are listed for photos and sightseeing. You’ll cover ground and collect impressions, not settle into a café or explore each landmark at length. The listed café and pub stops should not be mistaken for meal breaks.

There’s also no admission included in the stated inclusions. The tour covers the main filming locations and photo opportunities, but the provided details don’t promise access to interiors. If you want to visit the Panthéon or Palais Garnier inside, plan that separately.

The tour offers a small-group experience, with private or small-group options available. The exact number of people is not stated, so ask if group size is important to you. A smaller group can make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions, while a private option may suit you if you want to set the pace around your own interests.

Who will enjoy this walk most

I’d recommend this tour first to fans who enjoy spotting familiar places and want a guide to explain how they appear in the show. The route is also a good fit if you want a structured introduction to several central Paris locations without spending half a day on it. The two-hour length is easy to fit between other plans, though you’ll want comfortable walking shoes and enough time afterward if you plan to revisit a favorite stop.

You don’t need to be a superfan to enjoy the route. The Panthéon, Luxembourg Gardens, the Seine bridges, Palais-Royal and Palais Garnier give you plenty to look at even if you’re there mainly for Paris. The tour’s best balance comes when you’re open to both: a little television trivia and a closer look at the city around it.

If you prefer a deep historical account, extensive monument visits or a slow café outing, this isn’t the right format. The guide’s Paris knowledge can add broader context, but the theme remains the series, and the pace is designed to reach many stops in a short time.

Booking advice

The tour costs $31, lasts two hours and is led in English. You can reserve now and pay later, and cancellation up to 24 hours in advance is listed for a full refund. Starting times depend on availability, so check the time that suits your plans.

Before you go, confirm the meeting point beside the fountain and ask about the apparent difference between the listed finish at Palais Garnier and the note that the activity returns to the meeting point. That one practical check can save confusion at the end of a busy Paris day.

Should you book it?

Book this walk if you’re a fan of the series, like guided city walks and want a lively route with plenty of photo stops. It’s also a sensible choice if you’d enjoy seeing central Paris through a pop-culture lens without giving up the city’s real streets and landmarks.

Skip it if you want to enter monuments, spend a long time at each site or focus on Paris history without television references. For the right person, though, it’s a good-value way to turn a show you love into a walk you can actually follow, with a guide to fill in the scenes between the selfies.

FAQ

How long is the Emily in Paris walking tour?

The tour lasts two hours. Starting times vary, so check availability when you plan your visit.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $31 per person.

What language is the tour in?

The live tour guide leads the experience in English.

Which locations are included?

The route includes the Panthéon, The 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.

Does the tour visit Emily’s apartment, workplace and favorite café?

The tour description says you’ll see the apartment, workplace and favorite café from the series. The specific addresses or their place in the route are not listed.

Is this a private tour?

Private or small-group options are available. The exact group size is not specified.

Where is the meeting point?

The start is listed as Emily in Paris Tours by Explore Paris Tours. Your guide will contact you before the tour and stand beside the fountain with an EXPLORE PARIS TOURS sign or logo.

Where does the tour end?

Palais Garnier is the final named stop, while the activity details also say the tour ends back at the meeting point. Confirm the exact end location with the operator before you go.

Can I cancel or pay later?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Reserve-now, pay-later booking is also available.