Local English-Speaking Guides in Paris

Get to know Paris for real

StepByStep grew out of a simple idea: that you only really get to know Paris when you take the time. No rushing, no must-see lists, but a walk through the city with someone who lives here and knows its stories.

We are English-speaking guides, people who are passionate about Paris, its history and its secrets. And we love to share that passion, in your own language, so you don't miss a thing.

How we do it

We work in small groups of at most ten people, because we really want to talk to you. Your questions, your curiosity. That shapes the walk just as much as the places we visit.

No list of isolated facts. We tell a coherent story, chronological or thematic, and draw connections between what you see along the way. So you don't just get to know Paris - you understand it too.

Our guides

StepByStep is a new company, but our guides are not. Our guides live in Paris and know the city from many angles: its history, architecture and culture, but also the neighbourhoods, cafés, restaurants, exhibitions and places where Parisians themselves go. What is new is the way we do it: small-scale, personal, and with full attention to your experience.

A good guide knows not only the history of Paris, but also what is happening in the city today. They don't just tell you what you see - they help you understand how it all fits together and gladly share their personal tips and up-to-date recommendations along the way.

Why StepByStep?

Because a city like Paris cannot be summed up in bite-size chunks. You only really get to know it when you take the time to walk, to look and to understand. Step by step.

Book directly

Choose your tour, choose your date and time, book directly. No back-and-forth emails, no waiting for a reply. Done in a few minutes, confirmed immediately.