Guided tour of criminal Paris

Paris, France
Duration2h - 2h 10m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesFrench
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Behind its airs of city of light... Paris hides its lot of unknown criminal stories!

Dare to dive into the heart of Paris to discover the sinister affairs and unusual anecdotes that have darkened its history. On the program: dark humor, burned Templars alive, a pastry chef who sold human meat pies, a princess who collected heads, the famous Landru, and much more!

Follow your guide Baptiste for a 2 hour 15 minute tour of old Paris that will reveal the secrets of the old Châtelet cemetery, the Pont Neuf, and the criminal of Notre-Dame de Paris!

Check-out: Pont Saint-Louis
Arrival: Châtelet
Age: From 13 years old

What's included

  • Guided tour

What to expect

  1. Pont Saint-Louis
    Pass by
    Visitor reception
  2. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    Pass by
    Discover the little-known history of the bloodthirsty barber of Notre-Dame.
  3. Pont d'Arcole
    Pass by
    Discover the secret, immoral, tragic, and bloody love story that took place in the Middle Ages two steps from this bridge.
  4. Place du Chatelet
    Pass by
    Learn why Châtelet is called Châtelet.
  5. Place Dauphine
    Pass by
    Little hook on Place Dauphine for the pleasure of the eyes
  6. Square du Vert-Galant
    Pass by
    Discover the tragic story of the two Templars who burned at the stake.
  7. Statue equestre d'Henri IV
    Pass by
    Discover the little-known history of the objects hidden for two centuries in this statue.
  8. Pont Neuf
    Pass by
    Discover the reason why the Pont Neuf is called the Pont Neuf.
  9. Samaritaine Paris Pont-neuf
    Pass by
    Small passage in front of the Samaritan woman
  10. Fontaine des Innocents
    Pass by
    Discover the little-known history of the sinister cemetery that was there.

    Also discover how King Henry IV died because of a traffic jam.
  11. Rue Saint Denis
    Pass by
    Discover the sinister story of the princess who collected human heads.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the entrance of the Saint-Louis bridge (Notre-Dame side), on the sidewalk opposite the "L'Esméralda" cafe.

End point

We will finish the visit at Place Sainte-Opportune, right next to a metro entrance at Châtelet station.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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