Paris Darkest Tales A Night of Secrets and Legendary Bar Tour
At a glance
Paris Darkest Tales A Night of Secrets and Legendary Bar Tour is a 2h 30m small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by LetzGo City Tours. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $56.12 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Visit key locations of the French Revolution’s bloodshed & the turmoil of the Paris Commune., Entrance and one Drink Voucher to the Dernier Bar Avant La Fin Du Monde, 2.5 hour fully guided tour with an expert guide.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 18 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 14 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 18 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Step into the shadowy side of Paris on this thrilling night tour, where mystery, scandal, and dark legends come to life. Stroll through eerie medieval alleyways, hear spine-chilling stories of haunted landmarks, infamous crimes, and untold secrets hidden beneath the City of Light’s glamorous façade. End the tour at the Dernier Bar Avant La Fin Du Monde, a haven for the bizarre, geeky and the wonderful. As twilight descends over the City of Light, a far darker Paris emerges—one of chilling secrets, scandalous intrigue, and sinister legends. On this tour, you’ll step into the shadows and uncover the hidden history lurking beneath the city's romantic façade as well as enter one of the most unusual Bars in the world. This immersive night tour is not for the faint of heart. It offers a rare glimpse into the scandals, legends, and ghostly whispers that have shaped Paris for centuries. Dare to walk the path of the doomed? Join us for Paris Darkest Tales—if you dare.
What's included
What's included
- Visit key locations of the French Revolution’s bloodshed & the turmoil of the Paris Commune.
- Entrance and one Drink Voucher to the Dernier Bar Avant La Fin Du Monde
- 2.5 hour fully guided tour with an expert guide
- Explore eerie alleyways and hidden streets where Paris’ darkest tales unfolded
Not included
- Food
- Guide Tip
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
The tour will start here where guests will be introduced to the Last Supper, Judas, the Weighing of the Souls, and the Original Cobbled Stoned Street.
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Stop 2 · 10m
Guide will tell the story of Louis IX who served as king of France between 1226 and his death whereupon his body was buried in 3 different countries.
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Stop 3 · 10m
Guests will hear all about the people imprisoned in the Prison including Marie Antoinette, Ravaillac. (he murdered King Henry IV) as well as the 1,000’s who entered its scaffold was the final stage also for Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, aristocrats, foreigners, revolutionaries, counterrevolutionaries, bourgeoisie, and peasants alike
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Stop 4 · 10m
The Story of the incredible Menu will be shared in this location - during the Siege of Paris which included A Christmas menu, 99th day of the siege. Unusual dishes include stuffed donkey's head, elephant consommé, roast camel, kangaroo stew, antelope terrine, bear ribs, cat with rats, and wolf haunch in deer sauce.
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Stop 5 · 10m
Tour guests will learn about the Statue of Henry IV, Execution of Jacques de Molay, The Knights Templar, Ile de la Cite Park
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Stop 6 · 5m
Guests will learn about the Mona Lisa of the River Seine – the Most Kissed Woman in the World. Medieval beliefs that condemned woman as witches who swam.
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Stop 7 · 5m
The tour group will learn about The Ghost of the Eiffel Tower & The Vampires that Seek to Drink the Blood of Pure Mortals. Following your expert English-speaking guide, you’ll weave through eerie alleyways and silent streets, visiting the very sites where Paris’ most haunting tales unfolded. From the sinister rituals of medieval times to the horrors of the plague, the bloodshed of the French Revolution, and the mysterious unrest of the Paris Commune, every dark chapter will be brought to life. Along the way, you’ll hear jaw-dropping stories of body snatchers, eerie disappearances, and infamous figures whose crimes and secrets still echo through the city’s past.
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Stop 8 · 15m
Guests will learn about the famous painting hanging in the Louvre painted with the blood of a King will be revealed at this location
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Stop 9 · 10m
It is here that The Gallows marked with the Wooden Cross-and the horrific public deaths including hangings, torture and the worst of all hung, drawn and quartered execution rituals took place
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Stop 10 · 10m
The guide will captivate the group with tales of the Greek painter NONDA unrolled canvases and painted using the blood of cow’s spleen and charcoal as a solution to expensive materials. He became known among the local fishmongers and butchers who gave him fish to paint (and then eat) as well as liver and spleen. Much later, the spleen painting was to hang in gentrified private collections and exhibitions far from the wild and raucous bustle of the Halles.
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Stop 11 · 10m
Guests will learn about the Bizarre and Grotesque History of the Square des Innocents and its bulging walls of death, bodies and disease.
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Stop 12 · 5m
The Murder of Henry IV and Ravilliac is revealed in great detail
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Stop 13 · 5m
Not for the squeamish, this stop is sure to delight and disgust - Rats more Rats and that’s a Rap
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Stop 14 · 35m
The tour will end at ‘Dernier Bar Avant la Fin du Monde’ where guests will enter. Guests will receive a prepaid Voucher for a drink in the "The Last Bar Before the End of the World" a haven for the bizarre, geeky and the wonderful.
Meeting point
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time
MEETING PLACE: Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris
MEETING POINT: Meet the local guide directly in front of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne equestrian Statue to the right of front of the Notre Dame Cathedral
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Parents must be aware that this tour serves alcohol and that under no circumstances are children under 18 years of age permitted to drink or sample any alcohol during the tour duration.
- This tour is not suitable for guests younger than 18 years old.
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Paris Darkest Tales A Night of Secrets and Legendary Bar Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $56.12 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Visit key locations of the French Revolution’s bloodshed & the turmoil of the Paris Commune.; Entrance and one Drink Voucher to the Dernier Bar Avant La Fin Du Monde; 2.5 hour fully guided tour with an expert guide; Explore eerie alleyways and hidden streets where Paris’ darkest tales unfolded.
Where does it start?
MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time MEETING PLACE: Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris MEETING POINT: Meet the local guide directly in front of the Holy Roman Emperor Charlemagne equestrian Statue to the right of front of the Notre Dame Cathedral
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 11 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
