Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris in Paris
Paris, France

Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris

Outty Ranking 50 4.0 · 5 traveler reviews1 hoursFrom $8

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Is Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris worth booking?

Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris is a 1-hour experience in Paris, France, from $8 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4/5 rating across 5 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
50 / 100
Rating
4/5 (5)
Duration
1 hours
From
$8 per person

Are you looking for a way to see Lupin's Paris without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • See actual buildings that members of the Resistance accessed via the Catacombs t

What you get

    About this experience

    Are you looking for a way to see Lupin's Paris without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • See actual buildings that members of the Resistance accessed via the Catacombs to avoid detection by the Nazis during WWII. • Hear from producer Comte de Saint-Germain, a fictional local character with vast historical knowledge. • Do it all in an hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it. • Use the virtual tour option at home. Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

    What's included

    Included

    • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
    • Lifetime access to this tour

    Not included

    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food and drink

    What you'll see and do

    1. This tour isn’t only about the gentleman thief, Lupin. I’ll share plenty of interesting historical facts and sites, like the Paris Observatory.

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    2. Learn about François Arago’s invisible statue and where in the Jardin de l’Observatoire de Paris (the Paris Observatory) you can see a real statue of him.

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    3. Find out about the Société des Gens de Lettres, or Literary Society, housed in Hôtel de Massa (Massa Hotel) where Maurice Leblanc worked before penning his Lupin short stories.

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    4. On this tour, you'll see interesting sites like the Aquaduc Medicis.

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    5. The Paris Catacombs

      The Catacombs of Paris are world famous, but did you know that an episode of Netflix’s Lupin series was shot there? Some of the iconic scenes about the fictional fan of the ‘gentleman thief’, Arsène Lupin, were filmed in the Catacombs’ touristy sections, but others took place in private no-access tunnel networks. If you’ve ever dreamed of learning about the out-of-bounds parts of Paris’ underground tunnels without breaking the law or having to deal with bones and claustrophobia, then this walking tour through the city’s 14th arrondissement is for you.

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    6. Hear true stories about jailbreaks from the Centre Pénitentiaire de Paris la Santé (the Santé Prison), some worthy of Lupin, some a tad more violent.

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    7. Find out about the true jailbreak stories linked to the Centre Pénitentiaire de Paris la Santé (the Santé Prison).

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    8. Take in impressive buildings with over 400 years of layered history, including the Congrégation des Sœurs de Saint-Joseph de Cluny (the Convent of the Order of St. Joseph of Cluny) and the Cochin Hospital.

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    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Paris

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    en, fr
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    VoiceMap Audio Tours

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    1 mention

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Rose_F · May 2026

    Epic Fail

    Construction cause confusion for UBER driver and for our navigation systems on phone. We never found the start point after walking 3 miles in the wrong direction.

    Response from the operator: Hi there, I'm so sorry — three miles walked in the wrong direction because of construction throwing off both your Uber driver and your phone's navigation is a rough way to start a tour, and it sounds like you never even got the chance to begin it properly. Since you weren't able to find the start point at all, please email support@voicemap.me with your booking details so we can get you a refund. I'll also flag this to the team so we can check whether the starting point's directions or pin need updating to account for the construction — if it's actively misleading navigation apps and drivers right now, that's something we want to fix at the source rather than leave for the next visitor to run into. Again, I'm really sorry for the wasted time. Best, Alicia

    via Viator

    Claudia_G · January 2026

    Does not include visit to Catacombs

    Overall good and interesting but I thought it included the visit to the Caracumbas, which was really what interested me

    via Viator (translated)

    Marcia_B · December 2025

    Paris Magic!

    Linda, our tour guide, was terrific, she was informative, entertaining and has a wonderful personality. She made a cold Paris afternoon into a delightful stroll thru a magical part of the city!

    via Viator

    Rene_S · June 2024

    Fabulous

    Wonderful narrative. Very effective mapping tool. It took a little time to appreciate the nuances and power of the making tool.

    via Viator

    Amy_K · July 2023

    Great tour

    Great walking tour you can do on your own when you have time. Saw historical places outside of the usual touristy areas.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    1 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $8 to $12
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 50

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)65
    Review evidence (18% weight)25
    Booking momentum (14% weight)18
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)34
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.

    How much does Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris cost?

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    Prices start at $8 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris take?

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    Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.

    Is Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Paris?

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    Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Paris?

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    April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Paris?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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