Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets
At a glance
Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets is a 2h guided experience in Paris, France, operated by Side Routes. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 248 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $24.91 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Live Tour Guide.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 248 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 9 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 25 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 darker side of Paris on a guided evening walking tour, where you’ll uncover chilling legends and haunting tales that still linger in the “City of Lights.” Join a shared group or select a private experience tailored to you. Begin at a notorious site of public executions and hear grisly stories of punishments dealt to criminals and innocents alike. Delve into paranormal history and learn of restless apparitions—like the ghostly poet in a shadowy theater or the phantom victim of a fire at the Opera House. Encounter sinister stone figures at Notre Dame Cathedral while your guide explains their cryptic symbols. Conclude with the legend of one of Paris’s most cursed places and a vampire tale to leave you spellbound
What's included
What's included
- Live Tour Guide
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
We will meet at Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois. Please head to the church entrance outside the gates and look out for your tour guide holding a green “Side Routes” sign.
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Stop 2 · 15m
This Gothic church is infamous for its alleged role in the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre. Legend claims its bell tower sounded the deadly signal that unleashed the massacre across Paris in 1572.
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Stop 3 · 10m
Paris’s oldest standing bridge, once filled with criminals, performers, and eerie stories from the city’s darker past.
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Stop 4 · 15m
A former royal palace turned prison during the French Revolution, where thousands awaited execution, including Marie Antoinette.
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Stop 5 · 10m
Located in one of Paris’s oldest districts, this area carries haunting stories connected to executions, disappearances, and dark medieval legends.
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Stop 6 · 15m
This isolated Gothic tower is linked to tales of alchemy, Nicolas Flamel, and mysterious sightings that fueled centuries of supernatural rumors.
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Stop 7 · 15m
A narrow medieval street associated with the horrifying legend of the murderous barber and pie maker who allegedly served human meat to unsuspecting customers.
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Stop 8 · 10m
Hidden beside Notre Dame, this quiet historic street is filled with old Parisian folklore, ghost stories, and lingering tales from medieval Paris.
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Stop 9 · 20m
The tour concludes at the iconic cathedral, home to the legendary “Devil’s Doors” and centuries of myths surrounding curses, gargoyles, and dark bargains.
Meeting point
The church has different entrances. Please make sure you are at the entrance in front of the bell tower, on the Louvre side. Your tour guide will be standing in front of the church, between the four green benches, holding a green sign that says “Side Routes.”
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $24.91 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?
Live Tour Guide.
Where does it start?
The church has different entrances. Please make sure you are at the entrance in front of the bell tower, on the Louvre side. Your tour guide will be standing in front of the church, between the four green benches, holding a green sign that says “Side Routes.”
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 4.9 out of 5 across 248 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
