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Overview
Explore the dark history of Paris on this exclusive guided walking tour led by an expert local guide. Uncover the stories behind the Knights Templar, the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre, the court of Nostradamus, and the Gothic tradition that made Paris the capital of European horror. Visit key sites including Pont Neuf, the Square du Vert-Galant, Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, the Tour Saint-Jacques, Notre-Dame de Paris, and the Conciergerie, gaining insight into Paris's darkest chapters from the medieval era to the Second World War.
What's included
TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
DURATION 2 HOURS
TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE
PRIVATE WALKING TOUR (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
Notre-Dame Cathedral Interior visit is included however the visit is unguided due to regulations.
Tour Price Does NOT Include Hotel Pickup or Drop-Off (We Recommend UBER or Taxi)
Tour Does NOT Include Gratuities (OPTIONAL)
What to expect
Statue equestre d'Henri IV
15m
Begin beside France's most famous king: born Protestant, twice forced to convert, survivor of the Wars of Religion.
Square du Vert-Galant
10m
Descend to the tip of the Île de la Cité and stand at the spot where Jacques de Molay, last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was burned alive in 1314.
Carrousel du Louvre
10m
At the palace where Catherine de Medici summoned her court prophet, explore the relationship between prophecy and political power, and ask the question every civilisation has asked: why can none of us stop imagining the end?
Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois
10m
The bell of this royal church tolled before dawn on 24 August 1572, and the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre began.
Fontaine de la Croix-du-Trahoir
10m
Before the Revolution invented the machine, Paris had its own vocabulary of public death. This brief stop explores what execution looked like when it was designed to be a moral lesson.
Fontaine des Innocents
15m
The most important cemetery in medieval Paris sat not in a quiet suburb but at the heart of its busiest market. Discover how plague, mass burial, and a public health crisis led to the creation of the Catacombs — and why Gothic fiction found its perfect setting here.
Tour Saint-Jacques
15m · Admission ticket not included
(EXTERIOR ONLY) The surviving tower of the church where the city's most famous alchemist was buried. Discover how a modest medieval scribe became Europe's most legendary occultist.
Hotel de Ville
10m · Admission ticket not included
(EXTERIOR ONLY) The former Place de Grève was Paris's principal execution ground for centuries before the Revolution gave it a new machine. The first person guillotined in Paris was here. The crowd found it disappointingly fast.
Notre-Dame
20m
(EXTERIOR ONLY) — The tour ends here, at the cathedral that survived revolution, occupation, and fire, and still stands at the heart of the city. Gothic architecture as theology in stone, built over pagan foundations, saved from demolition by a single novel.
Please note that the Notre-Dame Cathedral interior visit is not included in the tour. The cathedral serves only as the tour's endpoint. Guests are welcome to visit the interior independently, subject to cathedral access and regulations.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please meet your guide by the Equestrian Statue of Henri IV on the Pont Neuf 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!
It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
IMPORTANT RE: WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY **Wheelchair friendly tour is only available as a PRIVATE TOUR (if you chose the "SEMI-PRIVATE TOUR" option, you will not be able to have a tour or a refund)**
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
