Paris: Explore the City Like Emily Tour – Filming Locations

The fun of this tour is that it turns Paris into a real-world TV set. You’ll follow Emily’s route from her apartment to Savoir, Gabriel’s restaurant, and the bakery, then finish at the grand Palais Garnier. I like the small groups of up to eight and the way guides such as Rachel, Fanny, and Fay add local advice about cafés, restaurants, French customs, fashion, and food. The main drawback is that some locations may be closed, so you should book this for the storytelling and city walk as much as for perfect photo access.

I also like the two-hour length. It gives you a lively introduction without taking over your day, and the walk can help you get your bearings in central Paris early in a trip. At $41 per person, the tour offers fair value if you want a guide and a TV theme, though casual viewers may find the price harder to justify than devoted fans.

Key points to know before you book

• See four major Emily in Paris locations: Emily’s apartment, the Savoir agency, Gabriel’s restaurant, and the bakery all feature in the route.
• Keep the group personal: The semi-private format has a maximum of eight people, with private and small-group options available.
• Expect more than screenshots: Your guide connects the show to French culture, fashion, cuisine, and everyday Parisian life.
• Plan for a walking tour: You must make your own way to the fountain meeting point and cover the route on foot.
• Allow for changing access: Some filming locations may be closed, so the experience is mainly an exterior sightseeing and photo walk.
• Finish with a Paris landmark: The advertised route ends at Palais Garnier, although the meeting information also says the activity ends back at the meeting point, so confirm the exact finish when booking.

Why the Emily theme works so well in Paris

Emily in Paris uses familiar Paris ingredients: a pretty apartment, stylish offices, picture-ready streets, a romantic restaurant, and a bakery that turns a simple pastry into a cultural lesson. This walking tour gives those places a little more meaning than you would get from passing by with a phone in hand.

I like the premise because it lets you see Paris from an outsider’s point of view. Emily is learning how French work life, food, fashion, and social habits differ from home. You get a similar lens, but with a local guide to explain where the show plays things up and how the city works beyond the screen.

This is not a studio tour or a behind-the-scenes production visit. You are walking through real parts of Paris and viewing the filming locations as they appear in the city. The behind-the-scenes material comes from the guide’s stories, fun facts, and knowledge of the series.

That distinction matters. If you need to enter every building or recreate every scene exactly, you may leave disappointed. If you want a light, entertaining walk that mixes television references with Paris sightseeing, the format makes good sense.

Starting beside the square’s central fountain

Your guide waits beside the fountain in the middle of the square, holding an Explore Paris Tours sign. Arrive with enough time to identify the meeting point, since the information provided does not include hotel pickup or transportation to the start.

The opening location is tied to Emily’s apartment, the place where her Paris story begins. It is a useful first stop because it sets up the central idea of the walk: you are tracing her daily route rather than simply ticking off famous monuments.

Expect time for photographs and an explanation of the role the location plays in the series. The apartment is a photo stop, not a promise of entry into a private residence. Keep your camera ready, but remember that this is a working part of Paris, not a theme-park set.

A small group helps here. With no more than eight people, it should be easier to hear the guide and ask about details that interest you. The tour also offers private groups, which may suit families or friends who want a more tailored pace.

From Emily’s home to Savoir

The route continues to Savoir, the creative agency connected to Emily’s working life in Paris. This stop shifts the mood from residential Paris to the world of offices, fashion, brands, and French workplace culture.

The agency is one of the more useful locations for understanding the show’s setup. It is where the contrast between Emily’s American habits and French professional life becomes part of the story. Your guide shares context about those cultural differences, along with facts about how the series uses the location.

You should expect exterior sightseeing and a chance to take pictures rather than a tour inside the agency. The appeal is seeing the real setting and hearing the story around it. A guide can point out what is easy to miss when you are standing outside with only a saved screenshot for reference.

This is also where the tour can offer value to people who are not devoted fans. The series gives the walk its structure, but the guide’s comments about French working habits, style, and social customs help turn a fan outing into a broader introduction to Paris.

Gabriel’s restaurant and the romantic side of the show

Gabriel’s restaurant is another key stop. It brings the tour back to the show’s personal story, with the restaurant serving as one of Emily’s most recognizable Paris settings.

The restaurant stop should appeal to anyone who enjoys the food and romance threads of the series. You can take photographs, hear stories connected to the scenes, and get a sense of how the show uses a Paris restaurant as both a workplace and a stage for relationships.

Do not expect a meal or drink to be included. Beverages and personal purchases are not part of the $41 price, so treat the restaurant as a sightseeing stop unless you make separate plans. That is worth noting if you are hoping for a food tour. This experience talks about cuisine and Parisian eating habits, but it does not provide tastings.

I see this as one of the places where the guide makes the difference. A quick stop on your own may amount to a photograph outside a restaurant. With Rachel, Fanny, Fay, or another local guide, you can ask about the scene, the neighborhood, and nearby places to eat. Fay has also offered café and restaurant suggestions at the end of the walk, which can make the tour more useful for the rest of your Paris stay.

The bakery stop and Emily’s first pastry moment

The bakery is a small but important part of the route. It captures one of the show’s simplest pleasures: arriving in Paris and discovering that an ordinary pastry can feel like a major event.

This stop gives your guide a natural opening to discuss French cuisine and everyday food culture. You may hear why bakeries matter in Parisian life and how the series uses food to show Emily learning the city one experience at a time.

The supplied details do not promise a pastry tasting or a purchase, so budget separately if you want something to eat. That may be a minor limitation for some people, but it also keeps the tour focused. You are paying for the walk, the guide, and the stories, not a set menu.

As with the other locations, the bakery may be open, closed, or operating under normal business conditions when you visit. One person rated the tour four stars because some locations were closed. That is a useful warning, not a reason to avoid the experience. Paris locations change, and filming sites are often ordinary businesses rather than attractions built for visitors.

The walk between filming locations

The stops are the headline, but the walking between them is part of the experience. You move through different charming parts of Paris and see how the show links separate locations into one neat on-screen world.

The route is about two hours, which suggests a steady city walk with stops for explanation and photographs. Wear comfortable shoes and keep your plans before and after the tour realistic. You are not signing up for a full-day walking marathon, but you should still be ready to walk outdoors for the entire activity.

I like the route as a first or second-day activity. Early in a Paris visit, it can help you get a feel for the city while giving you places to return to later. If you already know central Paris well, the show theme and guide commentary become more important than basic orientation.

The tour is available in English and Chinese. A live guide leads the experience, rather than an audio recording, so you can ask questions as you go. The exact guide depends on the date, but Rachel, Fanny, and Fay have all led this walk. Their strongest shared role is connecting the show with practical Paris advice.

Ending at Palais Garnier

The advertised finish is Palais Garnier, one of Paris’s most famous landmarks. This is a strong ending because the grand opera house provides a dramatic final photo stop after the more everyday settings of apartments, offices, restaurants, and bakeries.

Palais Garnier also widens the tour’s appeal. Even if you are only mildly interested in Emily in Paris, ending near such a major Paris sight gives the walk a useful sightseeing payoff. You can continue exploring the area afterward or use the landmark as a reference point for later plans.

There is a small logistics issue to clear up before you go. The itinerary describes the tour as finishing at Palais Garnier, while the meeting-point information says the activity ends back at the meeting point. Since those details do not match, check the confirmed end location when you reserve. Do not build a tight restaurant booking or museum entry around either point until you know which applies to your departure.

What $41 buys you

At $41 per person, this is not the cheapest way to see exterior filming locations. You can identify many places yourself with a map and a little research. The fee pays for the guide’s route, the small group, the cultural explanations, and the chance to ask questions as you walk.

The maximum group size of eight is important. A large group can make a themed walk feel like a moving crowd, especially at busy photo stops. A semi-private format gives you a better chance to hear the guide and take a quick picture without losing the group.

The value is strongest for fans who want more than a list of addresses. Rachel has been praised for combining series knowledge with a broad understanding of Paris. Fanny has been described as friendly and informative, and her walk helped bring the show’s locations to life while showing parts of Paris that some people had not visited before.

For a casual viewer, the price is a closer call. You will still get a guided city walk and cultural notes, but the recognizable locations may not mean much if you have only seen a few episodes. In that case, compare this tour with a general Paris walking tour before booking.

Who will enjoy this walk most

This tour is a good match for:

• Fans who want photographs at Emily’s apartment, Savoir, Gabriel’s restaurant, and the bakery.
• First-time visitors who like using a television series as an easy way to explore Paris.
• Couples and friends looking for a light, story-led walk rather than a formal history tour.
• Small groups who value a guide they can hear and question.
• Visitors who want recommendations for cafés and restaurants after the tour.

It is less suitable if you want interior visits, a meal, included drinks, or a detailed architectural tour. It is also not the best choice if you dislike walking or need a fully fixed route with guaranteed access to every location.

The tour is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Netflix’s Emily in Paris, its cast, or Viacom. That matters mainly because you should book it as an independent themed walk, not as an official production experience.

Practical tips for a smoother two hours

Meet beside the fountain in the center of the square and look for the Explore Paris Tours sign. Since there is no hotel pickup, you are responsible for reaching the start and arriving on time.

Wear walking shoes and bring a charged phone. The route includes several photo stops, and you may want to compare scenes with the real locations as the guide explains them.

Keep some flexibility around the stated finish. Palais Garnier is the advertised endpoint, but the separate meeting information says the activity returns to the meeting point. Confirm this detail before arranging transportation or another timed activity.

If you want food or drinks, plan to buy them separately. The tour covers French cuisine through stories and cultural context, but it does not include beverages, tastings, or personal expenses.

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option lets you hold a place without paying immediately. That is helpful if your Paris schedule is still changing.

Should you book the Emily in Paris tour?

Book it if the series is part of the reason you are excited about Paris, or if you want a friendly two-hour orientation with plenty of photo opportunities. The strongest parts are the small group, the local guides, and the way the walk connects apartment life, work, restaurants, bakeries, fashion, and French culture.

Skip it if you expect studio access, guaranteed entry to every filming location, or included food. Some sites may be closed, and the tour’s value depends heavily on how much the show interests you.

For most fans, $41 is a reasonable price for a compact, personal walk led by someone who can explain both the series and the city. Confirm the endpoint, arrive ready to walk, and think of the tour as a guided Paris outing with an Emily in Paris thread, not simply a checklist of selfie spots.

FAQ

How long does the Emily in Paris filming-locations tour last?

The tour lasts two hours. Starting times vary, so check availability when booking.

What filming locations are included?

The route includes Emily’s apartment, the Savoir agency, Gabriel’s restaurant, and the bakery, followed by sightseeing in Paris and an advertised finish at Palais Garnier.

How large is the tour group?

The semi-private group has a maximum of eight people. Private and small-group options are also available.

What languages are offered?

Live tours are available in English and Chinese.

Is transportation or hotel pickup included?

No. You must arrange your own transportation to the meeting point and from the end of the activity. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Are food and drinks included?

No. Beverages, drinks, tastings, souvenirs, and other personal expenses are not included.