Paris Evening Walking Tour - Dark History, Legends & Mysteries (English Guide)

Walk through Paris after dark
and discover the city's dark side

Meet in front of the statue of Henri IV on the Pont Neuf and walk through central Paris for about 1.5 hours. Paris has a long and dramatic history marked by murder, executions, disease, political turmoil and revolts against the monarchy. Your expert English-speaking guide weaves together historical facts, legends and mysteries to show you the 'City of Light' from a different perspective.

Hear about the massacre at Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

Stroll through Square du Vert-Galant, pass the Louvre Museum and stop at Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. Here you'll hear the stories linked to the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, one of the darkest events in French history. You'll then visit the Fontaine de la Croix du Trahoir, the Fontaine des Innocents and the Saint-Jacques Tower.

Meet Paris's notorious figures at the Conciergerie and Île de la Cité

Walking around the Conciergerie, Île de la Cité and the Palais de Justice, you'll hear about famous figures such as Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as notorious criminals and serial killers tied to the city's dark past. Intriguing stories about ritual worship are also shared. The tour ends at the Hôtel de Ville.

※ The sites visited and their order may change depending on local conditions.