Unique Notre Dame and Medieval tour: Travel in time w/ Edgar Poe
At a glance
Unique Notre Dame and Medieval tour: Travel in time w/ Edgar Poe is a 1h 30m small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by Immmersiv. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $79.82 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: An immersive street tour with a professional actor staging Edgar Poe.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 15 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 5 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 15 travellers
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Explore the shadowy tales that haunt the Île de la Cité on this captivating 1.5-hour guided tour led by Edgar Allan Poe himself. Delve into the darker side of Paris, where you’ll hear chilling stories of haunted streets, infamous legends, and eerie occurrences. This unique experience combines historical insights with macabre anecdotes, including gruesome true crime tales and ghostly apparitions. As night falls, let Poe guide you through the labyrinth of Parisian history and legend, leaving you both informed and intrigued.
- 1.5-hour dramatized tour through the historic Île de la Cité
- A guided tour by Edgar Allan Poe, focusing on dark tales and legends of Medieval Paris
- Pass by iconic sites like Notre-Dame de Paris and the Pont Neuf
- Perfect for history buffs and fans of gothic literature
What's included
What's included
- An immersive street tour with a professional actor staging Edgar Poe
Not included
- Street tour : the tour stays outside the mentionned destinations; it stops in front of the façade
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
Follow Edgar Allan Poe on his quest for inspiration. Its time for a first gloomy story : how the Devil helped a foolish artisan finishing the Cathedral lock hardware in time for th eCathedral Inauguration... And what happened to this man afterwards
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Stop 2 · 20m
Discover the Medieval streets of île de Cité, amongst which Rue Chanoinesse, as Edgar Allan Poe goes on looking for macabre stories... and discover what dark activities where crafted in the sellars of the buildings around you.
Discover how, in the Middle Ages, a hairdresser and a butcher entered in a most spooky alliance to remedy a -too long - famine... -
Stop 3 · 5m
In the antique and famous Marché aux Fleurs, Edgar Allan Poe will be reminded about some stories about poisons, medecins, murders.... Gllomy stories that contrast with the chearfull flower shops around you .
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Stop 4 · 15m
At the Western point of the île de la Cité,with a most amazing view of Paris embrassing the Seine river, the Louvre, the Académie Française, the Grand Palais, the Pont des Arts, Edgar Allan Poe will reveal the bloody ending of the Templar nights...
Did you know the Commander of the Templars was burnt right where you will be standing ? Did you know he cursed all the Kinfs of France to come ?
This and much more is to be discovered as your follow Edgar Allan Poe unveiling the dark stories of medieval Paris. -
Stop 5 · 10m
Walking through the dark stories and legends of Paris, you are now in the XIXth century and you will discover the terrific story of this anonymous girl that was discovered, drowned, in the Seine...Althoug dead, her beauty still drove lovers to her body!
Enjoy the view and the City of Lights as you stand on the Pont Neuf and get ready to dive in its shallow waters !
Meeting point
Meet the actor in front of number 2 Quai de Gesvres, 75004 Paris, France.
Good to know
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Unique Notre Dame and Medieval tour: Travel in time w/ Edgar Poe take?
The experience lasts about 1h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $79.82 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?
An immersive street tour with a professional actor staging Edgar Poe.
Where does it start?
Meet the actor in front of number 2 Quai de Gesvres, 75004 Paris, France.
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, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
