Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends Discount Tickets

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Overview

For many, Paris by night is a place of romance and moonlit walks along the Seine. For others, it’s a place of mystery, shaped by the darker stories of its past. This walking tour of Paris’ mysteries and legends takes you on a journey through the city’s hidden side – when the City of Light is finally dark. As you visit tucked-away streets off the beaten path, you’ll hear intriguing tales and legends that bring Paris’ fascinating past to life, along with little-known facts about the city and its history.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet at the statue of Henri IV, in the middle of Pont Neuf- at the western end of Ile de la cite. Pont Neuf is the bridge that links Ile de la Cite to both the left and right banks of Paris. The statue is of a man on a horse sitting in the middle of the bridge. Nearest Metro: Pont Neuf (7) or Cite (4)

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Seine
Paris, the City of Light, has a remarkably dark and stormy past. Before the city earned its reputation for culture, art, fashion and romance, it endured centuries of strife – gruesome murders, torture, and beheadings, political and social unrest, brutal monarchies and wars, not to mention terrible plagues. This tour will bring to life Paris's mysterious and often horrific past – its dark stories, legends and historic personalities. You’ll see both rarely visited and well-known sights in a whole new way!
2. Conciergerie
See the Hotel de Concierge, where Marie Antoinette was once imprisoned.
3. Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois
You’ll visit the 7th century church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, and learn how and why around 30,000 Huguenots were murdered in the infamous St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre of 1572.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Ile de la Cite
Pass by the Île de la Cité, an island in Seine river in the center of Paris, which in the 4th century was the site of the fortress of the Roman governor.
5. Palais de Justice de Paris
You’ll learn that the Palais de Justice - which was awarded the Grand Prix de l'Empereur as the greatest work of art produced in France in that decade - was where unfortunates were judged guilty during the French Revolution and sentenced to the guillotine in front of cheering crowds – even if they were Kings or revolutionaries themselves!
6. Hotel de Ville
Place de l'Hotel de Ville was used for parties organized by the municipality and to celebrate births and marriages of the royal family, but it was also the place for important executions from 1310 to 1830, including those of Ravaillac and La Brinvilliers.

Inclusion

Local guide

Groups of 20 people or less

Exclusion

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by City Wonders Ltd

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