6 unusual activities to do in Paris
Paris is full of must-sees, but it also hides far more unexpected experiences, led by guides who have imagined a completely different way to discover the capital. Here are 6 unusual activities in Paris, far from the classic tours.
1. A night ride through Paris in a red 2CV
Fabrice welcomes you aboard his vintage 2CV for a two-hour night ride through the quiet streets of the capital. Relaxed atmosphere, illuminated monuments, and in his own words: "the red car, it's Oh la la!" — passers-by won't hesitate to take your photo as you go by.
🧡 Do this if you're after a retro, photogenic experience, as a couple or with friends.
👉 Discover "A beautiful Parisian evening aboard a vintage 2CV" — from €70 per traveller.
2. A sung tour of Montmartre
Veronica, a soprano and ambassador of the Republic of Montmartre, lets her a cappella singing ring out through the hill's narrow streets. No microphone, just a voice that turns a simple walk into a suspended, poetic and unique moment.
🧡 Do this if you love music and are after a truly out-of-the-ordinary experience.
👉 Discover "Sung tour of Montmartre" — from €40 per traveller, rated 5/5 over 4 reviews.
3. Père-Lachaise through the lens of cinema
Juliette, who created the concept of cinema-themed guided tours 14 years ago, takes you to discover the most visited cemetery in the world from an unusual angle: filming locations, film anecdotes and the personalities who rest there.
🧡 Do this if you're a film lover, a history buff, or simply curious about an unusual side of Paris.
👉 Discover "Discovering Père-Lachaise through the lens of cinema" — from €17 per traveller, rated 5/5 over 4 reviews.
4. In the footsteps of the Resistance, at the heart of Paris
Christian, a Parisian for more than 40 years, takes you through occupied Paris between 1940 and 1944: from Île de la Cité to the Latin Quarter, all the way to the Panthéon and the Luxembourg Gardens, retracing the Resistance's feats of arms.
🧡 Do this if you want to discover Paris through a powerful memory and symbolic, often overlooked, places.
👉 Discover "The Resistance at the heart of Paris" — from €25 per traveller.
5. A museum exhibition, then light exercise facing the Eiffel Tower
Nadia, a fitness coach passionate about Parisian heritage, offers a hybrid format: an exhibition at the Grand or Petit Palais, followed by a gentle open-air mobility session facing the Eiffel Tower. Open to everyone, no fitness level required.
🧡 Do this if you want to combine culture and wellbeing in a single outing.
👉 Discover "Museum in sneakers" — from €28 per traveller.
6. A walk across Paris, far from the classic routes
Étienne offers a roughly 6 km, nearly 4-hour walk from the 20th arrondissement to the 15th (or vice versa), through hidden lanes, secret passages and spots you'd never notice along the main roads.
🧡 Do this if you really want to take your time crossing the city and discover an overlooked side of it.
👉 Discover "An unusual half-day visit of Paris" — from €75 per traveller.
Why choose an unusual activity over a classic tour in Paris?
Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, which can make it hard to step off the beaten path. These experiences share one thing in common: they're led by guides with a genuine personal story around their subject, not a recited script. That's what turns an outing into a real memory.
How to find other unusual experiences in Paris?
Meet People lists dozens of experiences in Paris: creative, cultural, musical, sporty or gastronomic. The Meet People map lets you filter by type of experience to find the one that suits you.
FAQ
Are these unusual activities suitable for groups?
Yes, most work well for a group of friends or colleagues. For a professional setting, also see our team building experiences.
Where can I find other activity ideas in Paris?
Find more ideas on the Meet People blog, including things to do as a couple or unusual creative experiences in France.
