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3-Day Paris Spring Backpacker Adventure
Explore authentic Parisian life on a budget with free iconic sights, street food, and local favorites over three spring days.
Before Day 1: Book a FREE walking tour
Free walking tours. Yes, actually free. No credit card needed. No catch.
A local guide takes you around for 2-3 hours covering all the main sights and hidden gems. It's 100% tip-based. Guides only earn what you give them at the end, so they bring their absolute best every time. Passionate storytelling, insider tips, restaurant recommendations you won't find online.
Do this on your first day. You'll get your bearings, learn the history, and get personal recommendations from a local for the rest of your stay.
Estimated time: 2h
Join a free local walking tour focusing on history and hidden spots in the neighborhood
Book FREE walking tourEstimated time: 1.5h
Fresh seasonal produce and affordable local bites, good for spring visits
Estimated time: 2h
Explore along the riverbanks passing Île Saint-Louis and classic bridges
Estimated time: 2h
Find a small local bar in Saint-Germain-des-Prés for affordable drinks and people watching
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Estimated time: 3h
Stroll through historic streets, visit the Basilica, and local artists' squares
Estimated time: 1h
Try a few different bakeries, focus on spring specialties like seasonal fruit tarts
Estimated time: 1.5h
Enjoy a walk around Champ de Mars for great views without the entrance fee
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Estimated time: 1.5h
Admire from outside as interior visits may have restrictions
Estimated time: 2h
Relax and enjoy spring flowers and local life
Estimated time: 1.5h
Wander small independent bookstores in the Latin Quarter
Estimated time: 1.5h
Botanical garden with spring blooms, free to enter certain areas
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Accommodation in hostel, modest meals, public transit, mostly free activities
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