Upcoming tours
Hidden Gems, Art and Beauty in Paris
November 9th – November 17th, 2026
Join artist and historian Katlin Kirker on a guided tour of Paris through the eyes of art, history, and culture.
Overview
Join me on a special adventure, exploring some of my favorite and not so touristy hidden gems in the city of lights. Paris is rich in history, art, and culture. We’ll experience some incredible lesser-known museums and venture through hidden covered passages exploring unique shops and boutiques. Paris has its finger on the pulse and heartbeat of art and culture in Europe. We’ll attend some current new and exciting exhibitions.
November offers a cozy atmosphere with cooler, rainy weather (40s – 50s), fewer tourists, and the early arrival of holiday lights.
Exploring Paris can be overwhelming, I will specifically curate each days events, so that you will get the most out of your stay in Paris. Scheduling and buying tickets to museums and special exhibitions, as well as making all necessary reservations.
You will be gifted with your own personal journal / guide book so we can discuss and learn more about what we are seeing each day. (Plus it makes a beautiful keepsake of your trip.)
Let me take care of everything, so you can sit back and enjoy the ride.
Dream with me, and let’s go.
What to Expect
An Immersive tour through the Hidden Gems of Paris
Step into Paris’s most inspiring museums from the Louvre to the Galerie Dior with curated highlights that bring the world of fashion in art to life. Experience the evolution of style from historic costume to modern couture, guided by expert and personalized insight.
New Friendships & Shared Passions
Surround yourself with like-minded travelers, fellow art lovers, and those who share your passion for culture, beauty, and discovery. Enjoy meaningful connections as you explore, learn, and create lasting memories together.
Enriching Parisian Experiences
There is truly no place in the world like Paris. Savor the city’s cultural treasures from hidden covered passages, elegant shopping streets, rooftop views, concerts, and exquisite food. Balance guided activities with moments to wander, reflect, and let Paris move you.
Sample Itinerary
Seven days / Seven nights at a four-star boutique hotel in the Marais.
Day 1: Bonjour Paris
Travel day from the US to Paris.
Day 2: Arrive in Paris
A van or Taxi will pick you up at Charles de Gaulle airport and take you to your boutique hotel where you’ll check in.
After checking in, we’ll all meet up in the lovely hotel lounge and get acquainted.
I’ll then give you your personal journals and do a quick review of the weeks itinerary.
Then we’ll head out for a little tour around the neighborhood and get familiar with the Marais, enjoy a late lunch of delicious crêpes, before leisurely strolling back to the hotel, stopping in some of my favorite boutiques and shops along the way. Back at the hotel, we’ll settle into our rooms for an early night of rest and relaxation.
Day 3:
After a lovely breakfast at the hotel we’ll head out, walking over to the 1st arrondissement.
On the way, we’ll explore two of my favorite covered passages.
We’ll then walk through the Tuileries Gardens to the Place de la Concorde. Nearby we’ll visit a museum, that with its opulence will transport you to Versailles without ever leaving Paris.
From there, we’ll have a delicious soufflé for lunch. After lunch, we’ll head over to Plaza de la Madeleine where I’ll share some of my favorite specialty shops.
As we head back to the hotel, we’ll walk through the spectacular Palais Royal gardens, continuing to explore some of my favorite hidden gems.
Day 4:
Today is a day of fashion.
We’ll head over to the 8th Arrondissement and get acquainted with one of Paris‘s most famous fashion icons. Where fashion is truly transformed into art.
Then we’ll have a glamorous lunch at one of my favorite oh so chic restaurants, with delicious food and wonderful people watching.
After lunch, we’ll enjoy a current exhibition at Paris‘s fabulous fashion museum.
Day 5:
Today is the day to explore hidden gems in the Marais and medieval beauty in the Latin Quarter.
There are treasures at every turn in the Marais. We’ll spend the day exploring and discovering amazing small quirky museums, seeing unusual architecture and discovering fun boutiques and shops. We’ll top it off with a visit to a spectacular Art Nouveau shopping center.
Day 6:
Today we’ll experience another part of Paris the 9th Arrondissement.
We’ll explore a magical and exotic covered passage, with its colorful and unique shops. Then we’ll head over to one of my favorite small museums. This apartment/museum was the home of a renowned Parisian artist from the 1800s. It houses an outstanding collection of a master symbolist painter. You’ll experience the artists multi faceted world of historical mystery, while being enveloped in its electric decor and show stopping spiral staircase.
Day 7:
Today we’ll get acquainted with the architect Baron Houssmann (1809-1891).
He transformed the city of Paris in 1853 through 1870 under King Napoleon III.
We’ll stroll down Haussmann boulevard, taking in some of the architecture that so visually defines Paris as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
We’ll go on to explore a sumptuous 19th century mansion and discover a husband and wives passion for collecting art that showcases Masterpieces by Dutch and Flemish artists, as well as 18th century French and Italian Renaissance painters.
Then have lunch in a beautiful old world Cafe.
After lunch we’ll fill our senses with the perfume of one of the oldest perfumeries in Paris.
As we make our way back to the hotel we’ll stop at one of Paris‘s most grand and majestic libraries.
Day 8:
Today I have left as a free day. A day filled with whatever you want. Wandering around the Marais, going back to a favorite boutique or neighborhood. Or going to someplace you feel like you missed. Leaving us with plenty of time to get organized for our trip home.
*Please note Itinerary is subject to change.
Additional Information
Pricing: $2500 per person
What is included:
- 6 days of guided tours
- pre-booked accommodation and experiences
- tickets to museums and exhibitions
- personalized illustrated guidebook/ journal of the tour
What isn't included
- airfair
- hotel costs (approx $3,000)
- food costs
- transportation
This intimate small group, totaling 6 women, will create a travel experience that is tailored for women who enjoy art, fashion, and culture, who want to explore and encounter the magic of Paris through an artistic eye. I will choose and book the hotel in Paris. Hotel price estimated at $3,000 per person. You will be responsible for your airfare, hotel, and food costs. I can help with booking airline tickets. Travel, coaching and tips will be available.
Payment Schedule:
- Your non-refundable $500 initial deposit will be due immediately upon booking.
- Final payment is due September 1st, 2026
Cancellation policy & fees:
- Outside of 60 days: $500 initial deposit
- 30 – 60 days prior: 60% of total cost + $500 initial deposit
- 30 days prior or less: 100% of total cost
Accomodation
Seven nights accommodation will be provided in a small boutique luxury, four-star hotel in the Marais. Hotel price estimated at $3,000 per person. Feel free to come in early or stay at the hotel after the tour is finished for the same tour hotel rate.
Transportation
Transportation coming from the airport upon arrival and returning to the airport upon departure is not included in the tour price.
Arriving and Departing Paris
Plan to arrive in Paris before or the morning your tour begins. Most flights from US arrive in the morning at Charles DeGaulle airport. Please note it can take from 3 to 4 hours after your flight arrives to get to the hotel, depending on passport control lines and traffic. The tour begins around 11:00 to 12 o’clock on the first day you arrive in Paris so plan your flight arrival accordingly. The tour finishes on the Eighth day, plan your departure for that day. Taxis will be arranged to the airport for departure.
Travel Insurance
Please seek with your own provider.
International Phone Plan
Please consider planning your international phone plan ahead of time for the best value. (Daily international charges are expensive so it’s better to plan ahead!) Each phone provider has different plans and add on packages you can purchase, ranging from daily to monthly usage. Another convenient option is to download an e-sim in the App Store (such as Airlo or Holafly) which will allow you to purchase, use, and reload international data as necessary. Lastly, you can always purchase a physical Sim card at the airport or local shops.
Rates & Currency
Rates are quoted in USD and are based on current exchange rates. All rates are quoted per person. Please be prepared to pay in euros for food and all other costs while we are on the trip. I recommend using a card that allows international transaction without extra fees or taking out cash at an ATM (You can do this once we arrive).
Payment Method
Payments can be made by check to Katlin Kirker or venmo. Specific payment preference will be confirmed upon booking.
Physical Requirements
Transportation will rely primarily on walking with the occasional taxi to get around the city; therefore, you can expect to walk several miles a day and encounter lots of stairs. Please consider this and let me know if you will need any additional accommodations.
Passports
Passports are required for US citizens. Visit www.travel.state.gov for the U.S. State Department for more details.
Responsibility
Katlin Kirker, assumes no responsibility for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity that may occur. I accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delays or changes in services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, terrorist, action, or other causes. All such losses or expenses, must be borne by the participant as tour rates, provide for arrangements only for the times stated. The right is reserved to substitute a Hotel of similar quality. The right is reserved to make minor changes in the itinerary, and the right is reserved to cancel the tour before departure, in which case, a full refund will constitute full settlement to the registrant. No refund will be made for any unused portion of the tour.
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Katlin Kirker ~ 310-486-8595 or [email protected]