Top 5 Shopping Tours in Paris

There are many things to see and do in Paris and, without a doubt, touring the city's exclusive shops, markets or antique shops on a shopping tour is the dream of many travellers.

No matter the size of your wallet or the balance in your bank account, in this article I will tell you which are the best shopping tours in Paris and you will see that there are options for all tastes and budgets.

La Vallée Village is an outdoor discount shopping centre. There you can buy products from the world's best brands such as Givenchy, Versace or Jimmy Choo at discounted prices. You will find clothes and accessories at super low prices because they are from previous collections.

The discounts are at least 33% and if you present your transport ticket to prove that you are doing the shopping tour you will get an extra 10% discount in three shops of your choice.

On this tour, you don't have to worry about transportation because you'll be picked up and taken back to the centre of Paris in a luxury air-conditioned bus.

You will have plenty of time to browse the shops and choose what to buy (the whole morning or the whole afternoon). The price of the tour is around 28 euros.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: Around 28 euros per person
• Duration: 6 hours
• Means of transport: air-conditioned bus

The St-Ouen flea market is the largest antiques market in the world.

There you can find everything at incredible prices. There are about 2200 shops to browse and you can buy everything from books to toys, literally everything. If you know your way around antiques you might discover some hidden treasures on your tour.

On this walking tour, you will be accompanied by a local guide who will show you the secret places that only the locals know about and give you tips on how to bargain for even better prices. The tour is for small groups, maximum 10 people, so you can make the most of the experience. The price of the tour is around 34 euros.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: around 34 euros
• Duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour

Recommended if you are travelling with teenagers. On this tour, you will visit the most fashionable clothes and accessories shops for teenagers. You will visit shops that only the most fashionable Parisian teenagers know about. This is a tour that the youngest members of the family can do on their own (the guide is very attentive and helpful), while you do something else, like visit some of the best museums in Paris...

The youngest members of your group will be more than happy to know that this tour includes a map of the best (secret) places in Paris so that they can shop independently for the rest of the trip. The tour lasts about three hours and costs approximately 145 euros.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: about 145 euros per person.
• Duration: 3 hours.
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour.
• Advantages of this option: it is designed for teenagers and is in Spanish.
• Disadvantages of this option: three hours may not be enough time, but you can go deeper afterwards on your own.

This is not exactly a shopping tour, but it can be transformed into a tailor-made shopping tour. This option is actually a 100% customisable tour with a duration of 2 to 6 hours depending on your preferences and time.

You can, if you wish, do a shopping tour and include other activities of your interest such as contemplating the best paintings of the Louvre Museum, which is precisely the meeting point with the guide. This is a private tour, just for you and your group, which allows you absolute freedom of action and the guide is only there for you.

The itinerary is organised by you and the guide, so you just tell him what kind of things you want to buy and he will surely tell you the best place to do it. The guide speaks English and the tour has a basic price of approximately 47 euros per person, but it increases depending on the length of the tour you choose.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: starts at around 47 euros and increases depending on the time you choose.
• Duration: 2 to 6 hours, depending on the activities you intend to do.
• Means of transport: on foot, if public transport is used for transfers, the ticket price is not included in the price.

On this tour, you will walk through the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighbourhood, which is located in the 6th arrondissement of Paris next to the Seine River. You will learn about the history of this area, which dates back to medieval times, and you will visit its shopping and gastronomic area, which is very varied despite being a small neighbourhood.

You will be able to do some shopping and also taste some of the local delicacies. Tastings are included in the price of the tour. The price of this tour with tastings included is around 90 euros per person.

The tour lasts 2.5 hours so you will have more than enough time to enjoy one of the best river cruises on the Seine at the end of the tour.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: around 90 euros per person.
• Duration: 2 hours and a half.
• Means of transport: it is a walking tour.

But in addition to all these tours, if you haven't had enough of shopping and want more ideas, here are some more interesting areas where Parisian fashion awaits you:

A classic world-class shopping spot, the Galeries Lafayette in Paris

The Galeries Lafayette are synonymous with shopping and glamour. They have been known worldwide for decades and are a must-visit destination if you're in the city even if you don't plan to go shopping. From the architecture to the décor, everything is well thought out and in excellent taste.

Shopping at the Galeries Lafayette is also a status symbol so the prices you'll find are not exactly low, but like all major shopping centres, they do offer discounts at certain times of the year. When you visit the galleries keep in mind that the Opéra Garnier is very close by, so you may want to pay it a visit.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: there is no price because you are on your own.
• Duration: as long as you want until the galleries close.
• Means of transport: metro, bus, taxi.

Antiquites du Marche des Ternes, one of the best antique shops in Paris

The Marche des Ternes is considered one of the best antique markets in Paris. If you are passionate about antiques and collectibles, you will find everything you can imagine and more. Marche des Ternes is located at 3 rue Faraday.

The staff in charge of the shop are highly trained and knowledgeable antiques experts, so in addition to shopping you can chat with them and ask questions. There is a wide variety of items, carefully selected and catalogued to make the shopping experience even more satisfying. As you can imagine, it's not a very cheap place, but it's well worth a visit, especially if you're a fan of antiques.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: if you go on your own, there is no cost other than the transport to the place.
• Duration: it depends on you.
• Means of transport: you can get there by bus or metro, there are stations nearby.

Walk along the most famous avenue in the world, the Champs-Élysées

The Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous avenues in the world and although many of the major high fashion brands have now moved to the neighbouring Avenue Montaigne, the main houses of some of the most iconic fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, for example, still remain here.

The Champs-Élysées along its more than 2 kilometres is a paradise for shoppers in Paris, you can find everything you need in its glamorous boutiques. You can get to this avenue by metro, bus, taxi, whatever you want because it is a nerve centre of the city. If you are not sure how to get around Paris, you can check these tips to get around Paris, they will help you a lot.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: as this is a self-guided tour, the price is the same as the price of the transport you use.
• Duration: as long as you want.
• Means of transport: bus, metro, taxi.

Breathe in fashion on Avenue Montaigne

If you have a big budget to spend after finishing your tour of the Champs Elysées go to Avenue Montaigne. This avenue is currently the most exclusive street in Paris with high fashion designer shops such as Chanel, Armani and Valentino. If you want to do some luxury shopping, this is the place for you.

Obviously, you won't find anything cheap there, not even during the sales, it's all super exclusive and expensive. However, even if you can't afford to shop there, it's worth it to walk down this avenue.

Interesting details of this tour

• Price: has only the price of transport.
• Duration: unlimited.
• Means of transport: bus, metro, taxi.

Shopping in Paris is a rewarding experience, but it can be frustrating if you don't know the city well. If it's your first visit you 'll want to book a guided shopping tour, so you'll know where to go and get useful tips. The best way to book this type of tour is online, through companies specialising in the sale of tourist products.

If you book online you can choose the date with greater flexibility and by doing so in advance you can be sure of availability, but if you wait until you arrive to book directly with the tour organisers you may not be able to get a place. Another important advantage of online booking is the security of payment, as you can use a credit or debit card, an option you may not have if you book directly with the organiser or private guide.

The city of Paris is full of shopping opportunities which can be a little overwhelming if it's your first visit. If you want to make the most of your trip and go shopping, you'll want to book a guided tour.

On guided tours you'll have the advantage of being able to get all your questions answered by a local guide who knows the best places according to your shopping preferences. If you go on your own, you are likely to miss out on opportunities because you don't know the city in depth.