4 Flower and Flea Market Tours in Paris Worth an Early Start

1.Flea Market Insider’s Tour in Extra-Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58Our pick

Spend 90 minutes to 2 hours with an English-speaking guide at Saint-Ouen, Paris’s huge flea market. Guides such as Flo, Tobias, Hella, and Floriane help you find antiques, clothing, memorabilia, and unusual treasures, explain the market’s districts, and show you how to negotiate.

“Great introduction to the flea market, giving us pointers to avoid the knock offs and scams and enjoy the real places to explore.”

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2.Flea Market Secrets near Montmartre: A Paris Hunt for Treasures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Join a local Paris guide, often Daria, for a two-hour walk through three sections of the enormous Saint-Ouen flea market. You will learn how the markets differ, browse antiques, furniture, jewelry, scarves, art, and collectibles, and get practical advice for continuing on your own.

“Daria is an absolutely brilliant guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and truly inspiring! She brought the flea market to life with her deep expertise, fascinating stories, and keen eye for hidden gems. The market itself is a treasure trove, full of charm and history, but having Daria as a guide made the experience exceptional. She not only helped us navigate the sprawling alleys with ease but also gave invaluable insights into vintage pieces, antiques, and the market’s rich heritage. Thanks to her, what could have been overwhelming became an exciting and immersive journey. Highly recommended!”

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3.Les Puces de Saint Ouen Flea Market Private Tour in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155

Meet your private guide at your central Paris hotel, hostel, or rental and ride the metro to Saint-Ouen. Over three hours, explore Vernaison, Biron, Paul Bert Serpette, Malassis, and Passage. Guides such as Aliya, Mehrdad, James, and Sanny can translate, bargain, and tailor the route to your shopping interests.

“Merdad was super sweet, but you don’t really need a guide as there wasn’t a lot of information shared about the flea market. Also there isn’t a pickup and drop off by vehicle but instead an escort on the metro which was fine but we thought transportation was included.”

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4.Private shopping tour at the Paris Antique Flea Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $216

Spend four hours at Paris’s huge St. Ouen flea market with a private English-speaking guide, often Solene. Your guide matches the market’s 15 sections to your shopping list, helps with French and prices, and can assist with shipping larger finds. Hotel pickup is included, but transport to the market costs extra.

“We had a fabulous time with Solene from A Journey in Paris. She guided us to the shopping stores at the Antiques market we were most interested in. Solene was friendly, knowledgeable and she made sure we had a great experience. I highly recommend Solene. She is a licensed tour operator in Paris.”

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