Walk the Champs-Élysées by night—cabarets, monuments, and riverfront views explained by our virtual tour guides. Self-guided audio tour with GPS and insider tips. Best experienced after dark.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
As lights come up along the Champs-Élysées, monuments sharpen, fountains shimmer, and cabaret marquees turn the avenue into a stage. This evening walk connects the big sights with the stories behind them—riotous premieres, timeless revues, film-famous terraces, and a flame that never goes out. Start anywhere, set your own pace, and let the map point you to the next glow on the horizon.
Highlights
Place de la Concorde — obelisk and fountains aglow; learn how a square of revolutions became Paris’s nighttime showcase and what its symbols still whisper after sunset.
Théâtre des Champs Élysées — Art Deco landmark for bold premieres; discover the riot that greeted The Rite of Spring and why this façade signaled a new age.
Crazy Horse Cabaret — intimate room of mirrored light; understand the precise choreography and design language that turned silhouettes into a Paris icon.
Chez Francis — Belle Époque brasserie near the Pont de l’Alma; trace film cameos, terrace gossip, and the skyline angles that make this corner sparkle at night.
Lido de Paris — legendary revue reborn on the avenue; hear how stagecraft, hydraulics, and costume houses built spectacles people still talk about.
Le Duplex Club — late-night dance floors by the Arc; follow the DJ culture that made this spot a post-show magnet and how the crowd shifts through the night.
L’Arc Paris — velvet doors and neon edge beside the monument; learn how a townhouse became a celebrity haunt and what to notice on arrival.
Arc de Triomphe — illuminated reliefs and the eternal flame; find out why the flame is rekindled nightly and where to stand for the best after-dark view.
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!
Distance: ~1.8 miles (2.9 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 8+ • 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 and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
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.
