Dark History, Ghosts and Legends Evening Walking Tour

Ile de la Cite, Paris



Explore different side of Paris on a guided evening walking tour. Retrace the terrifying events that shaped the city’s history and uncover the chilling legends that still haunt the “City of Lights.”

Highlights

  • See a different side of Paris after dark on an atmospheric evening walking tour
  • Hear spine-tingling stories of apparitions and paranormal encounters
  • Discover the dark history of the city’s most infamous execution site
  • Encounter demons and sinister figures carved into stone at Notre Dame
  • Uncover the story of one of Paris’s most cursed places and its legends

Description

Step into the darker side of Paris on a guided evening walking tour. Retrace the terrifying events that shaped the city’s history and uncover the chilling legends that still haunt the “City of Lights.” Choose from a shared group experience or a private tour tailored just for you. Begin at the infamous site once used for gruesome public executions, where your guide will reveal the brutal punishments dealt to criminals—and sometimes the innocent. From there, delve into the city’s paranormal past. Hear spine-tingling stories of apparitions, including the ghost of a celebrated French poet said to linger in a theater, and the phantom of the Opera House, believed to be a victim of a devastating fire. Encounter Paris’s demons and sinister figures carved into stone at Notre Dame Cathedral, while your guide deciphers the mysterious symbols and ominous signs scattered throughout the city. Finally, uncover the story of one of Paris’s most cursed places before your night concludes back at the meeting point, with a haunting tale of a vampire to leave you looking over your shoulder.

Includes

Guided evening walking tour Stories of Paris's dark history Visit to site of public executions Tales of apparitions and ghosts Visit outside the Notre Dame Cathedral Story of a cursed place Haunting tale of a vampire

Important Information

  • The tour involves walking, so wear comfortable shoes
  • The tour takes place in the evening, so dress appropriately for the weather
  • The tour includes stories of a dark and paranormal nature, which may not be suitable for young children

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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