Mysteries and Legends of Paris

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Basic Information
Total time
2 h 30 min
Language
English
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
In front of the fountain Saint Michel. Look for a yellow umbrella.Go to map
Ending point
Les Halles, Place Saint Innocents
About

They say that Paris is the city of light. That may be very true today, but the light was introduced to Paris quite late and in order to prevent its rebellious spirit from taking action. Before it all happened, the streets of Paris were shady and certainly not a place you would want to be alone after dark. Until today, in the bright and wide Parisian boulevards lurk old mysteries and dark secrets that are reluctant to come to the surface. Their world, a world of musty streets and crumbling hovels, has disappeared from the face of the earth, but it lives on in stories and tales. And those are the ones we want to evoke during this walk. Ghosts of the past will once again walk with us along the seemingly peaceful streets of the city. 


Are you ready to discover the dark, medieval face of Paris? Our walk will have two main themes. We will dive deep into the sphere of esoteric, magic and occult and tell you tales and legends too creepy and bloody to include them on the main free tour. You will learn stories of alchemists, mysterious characters associated with Paris like the man in the iron mask and the Templars, catacombs, the secrets of Notre Dame, murders, tortures, and executions. 


Join us and dare to step into the dark side of Paris, allegedly the city of lights.


During this tour, you will see and discover:



  • Mysteries of the Notre-Dame Cathedral

  • Legend of the Bloody Barber

  • Public Executions: Town Hall Square 

  • La congerie

  • ︎The tower of Saint Jacques

  • ︎Catacombs (the first cemetery in Paris: Place des innocents)- no entrence

  • And much, much more


Meeting Point
In front of the fountain Saint Michel. Look for a yellow umbrella.

BOOKING RULES
Booking is obligatory. Walkative! free tours are designed for individual travelers and small groups. In the best interest of our visitors we aim to keep our free tours relatively small. Hence, we cannot accept parties of more than 7 people on our regular free tours and guides have the right to deny participation to such groups. If you travel in a party of 8 or more please choose a paid option or book a Private Tour. For more information please contact us.



Magical tour with Eva!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
10 months ago

With her whimsical storytelling, passion for history and clever humor Eva led us along a thin path between myths and historical facts. I absolutely recommend this tour if you want to see an alternative side of Paris that not many know! Go with Eva, she’s your knowledgeable expert on everything mystical and medieval!

Isa

Great tour with Ruben

Rated 5.0 out of 5
12 months ago

Really wonderful evening tour with ruben. He’s got an endearing wit to him, which makes it difficult not to have fun.

Some of the locations have a dark history, but ruben always forewarned the group. Very much appreciated his knowledge; having been to France several times, I was eager to learn something new. Ruben delivered.

After the tour he hung around to give anyone tips or reco’s, including where to catch the best sunsets. 10/10 recommend – especially if you’ve been to paris before.

BT

A great and passionate tour

Rated 5.0 out of 5
1 year ago

We’ve spent Saturday afternoon with Ruben discovering the mysteries and legends of Paris and we must say, it was awesome! Our tour guide was enthusiastic, spreading the great mood in spite of the weather. The tour was very informative, interesting and fun above all. If we could, we would rate Ruben 10 stars! Well done.

Irena Tin

Book now!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
1 year ago

I’ve been to Paris several times and this was such a unique and fun thing to do! I also learned some interesting historical facts. Eva was really entertaining. Don’t hesitate and just book!

Aidil

Book now!

Rated 5.0 out of 5
1 year ago

I’ve been to Paris several times and this was such a fun and unique thing to do. I also learned some interesting historical facts. Eva was really entertaining. Don’t think twice, just book this tour!

Aidil


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