Abi Summers

Guided through Paris

Hi, I'm Abi and I'm a tour guide who's been living in Paris since 2016! I love getting to show people the magic of the city, through telling stories, answering questions and helping you get around. I really believe that Paris has something for everyone.

I love it living here! There's always so many possibilites on how to spend a day in Paris, from museums, places to eat and the different events. Every day, I find new things in the city to inspire me.

Since living here, I've gave many tours of the city, and getting to take people around always reminds me of how much I love the city.

Here you can find some of tips and tricks to visiting Paris, from places to visit and things to watch out for (like scams)

I often share things on Instagram, @abisummers, about things to do in Paris like upcoming events.

Personalised tours

Here you can read a bit about the types of tours that I offer. Paris has something for everyone, and I would love to be able to make your trip special!

  • Visit Paris with me!: The experiences I offer, from personalised guided tours to planning an itinerary based on your criteria

    • Beginners guide

    Here you can find my beginners guide! The essential things to know on your first visit to Paris like scams to watch out for, picking restaurants and getting around using public transport (public transport is something I am passionate about)

  • Common scams: Scams to watch out for throughout the city
  • Picking a restaurant: My guide for picking a restaurant in Paris
  • Taking the metro: Advice for taking the metro in Paris (buying tickets, navigating etc)

    • Tourist attractions

    Tips and tricks for enjoying the tourist attractions around the city!

    There can be a lot of negative connotations around the toursty places, espeically in big cities like Paris. But usually places are popular for a reason! Here you can find my advice on making the most out of these places.

  • Eiffel Tower: My tips and tricks for having the best experience - with or without a guide.

    • Activities in Paris

    Here you can find some of my favourite things to do in Paris!

  • Annual events in Paris (and Île-de-France): Here you can find some of the events that happen in Paris each year, including one of my favourite nights of the year!
  • Bastille to Vincennes: A 5km scenic walk along the Coulée verte René-Dumont
  • Free activities in Paris: Some of my favourite free activities in Paris
  • Parks in Le Marais: My guide to some of the best parks in le Marais

    • French food

    France is known for their food, it's something they take seriously! Here you can find an overview on some of the important parts of French food.

  • All things cheese: An overview on french cheeses, from how they're made, to the eight families of cheeses

    • If you found any of these articles useful and would like to leave a small tip, you can buy me a coffee!