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Flea Market Insider's Tour. extra-small group tour

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From pirates' pearls to haute couture dresses, the world's largest flea market awaits you on this small-group tour with an insider guide. With more than 2,500 stalls, the Paris Flea Market of Saint-Ouen is laden with hidden treasure – but knowing how to navigate it can be a little daunting for a novice.

For a period of 90 minutes, and up to 2 hours, your guide will show you how to recognize the best artifacts and find unique, good-quality treasure at the best price. Your guide will show you how it all works and where to hunt for the items that beg you to take them home.

You will learn to identify quality versus garbage, and how to negotiate, Parisian-style! You will also get a little lesson in flea market culture and be able to chats with local shop owners. Find everything from antique weapons to Paris memorabilia on this introductory tour that gives you a much better sense of the city-within-a-city, preparing you to raid the market for that perfect piece!

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  • Duration 1.5 hours

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  • Live tour guide

    English

Highlights

  • Uncover the mysteries of the biggest flea market in the world, and get insider tips about the best bargain buys
  • Discover hidden treasures at the Saint-Ouen Flea Market
  • Learn to negotiate for bargains Parisian-style
  • Find everything from pirate's pearls to haute couture among more than 2,500 stalls

Description

From pirates' pearls to haute couture dresses, the world's largest flea market awaits you on this small-group tour with an insider guide. With more than 2,500 stalls, the Paris Flea Market of Saint-Ouen is laden with hidden treasure – but knowing how to navigate it can be a little daunting for a novice. For a period of 90 minutes, and up to 2 hours, your guide will show you how to recognize the best artifacts and find unique, good-quality treasure at the best price. Your guide will show you how it all works and where to hunt for the items that beg you to take them home. You will learn to identify quality versus garbage, and how to negotiate, Parisian-style! You will also get a little lesson in flea market culture and be able to chats with local shop owners. Find everything from antique weapons to Paris memorabilia on this introductory tour that gives you a much better sense of the city-within-a-city, preparing you to raid the market for that perfect piece!

Inclusions

  • Expert guide for 90 minutes to 2 hours

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Allyson
What a fabulous experience! I would never have had the courage to experience the flea markets on my own if not for this wonderful tour! The guide was beyond wonderful sharing all the various markets t...
Chelsea
We had a wonderful time on our tour. So fun to experience the markets and learn the ropes. Our guide was amazing as well. Found some great treasures along the way. Highly recommend!

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