Uncover the hidden stories of the Champs-Élysées — where monuments, cabarets, and iconic landmarks come alive. Self-guided audio walking tour with GPS and local tips.
Admissions not included. Your purchase is for 30‑day access to our self‑guided tour. Tickets or entry fees for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Walk the legendary Champs Élysées and uncover its hidden secrets, from grand monuments to world famous cabarets. Explore the Arc de Triomphe, stroll past elegant cafés and flagship boutiques, and discover stories of art, fashion, and legends along one of Paris’s most iconic avenues.
Highlights
Place de la Concorde — obelisk and vast square; revolution, empire, and how Paris reinvented this stage.
Arc de Triomphe — names carved in stone; the eternal flame and the memory it keeps alive.
Hôtel de Crillon — palace turned grand hotel; royal salons, state secrets, and a treaty or two.
Petit Palais — Beaux Arts jewel of 1900; how a world’s fair left Paris a free museum.
Grand Palais — glass and iron cathedral; salons, science, fashion shows, and rebirths under its vault.
Rond Point des Champs Élysées — fountains and gardens; why this circle became a theater of arrivals.
Théâtre Marigny — from panorama to stage; light comedies, revues, and a house that kept its sparkle.
Guerlain Flagship — perfume legend since 1828; gilded rooms and a scent that defined an era.
Ladurée Champs Élysées — tea salon of macarons; the double decker treat that conquered Paris.
Lido de Paris — legendary cabaret on the avenue; the stagecraft and spectacle people still talk about.
Fouquet’s Paris — brasserie of film nights; where stars toast awards and regulars keep traditions.
Louis Vuitton Maison — Art Deco flagship; why this corner became a temple of travel and fashion.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Tour area: Paris - Champs-Élysées Secrets & Legends
Distance: ~1.8 miles (2.9 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat sidewalks
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.