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Discover Paris's Dark Heart: A Night-Time Walking Tour
While Paris is celebrated as a city of romance, culture, and fashion by day, the shadows that stretch across its winding alleyways hide a macabre history waiting to be unveiled. Join us on an unforgettable night-time walking tour through the seedy and sinister underbelly of the City of Love.
Beneath the surface of the City of Light lies a dark and stormy past. Long before Paris earned its reputation for art, culture, and romance, it endured centuries of grim history—gruesome murders, torture, political unrest, brutal monarchies, and plagues. Our tour will breathe life into Paris's mysterious and often horrifying history, sharing tales of ghosts, legends, and historic figures.
We'll guide you through both hidden gems and well-known landmarks, offering a fresh perspective on the city's history. Venture down dimly lit alleyways, immersing yourself in the mysterious atmosphere and imagining Paris in eras long past.
At the enchanting Square du Vert-Galant, created in honor of Henry IV, we'll reveal a different time when the last Knights Templar met their fiery end. Explore the 7th-century church of Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois and learn about the infamous St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre of 1572, where around 30,000 Huguenots met a gruesome fate.
Uncover the dark secrets of the Palais de Justice, where the French Revolution handed down judgments and executions, even for its own leaders. We'll take you on a journey through time, delving into tales of plagues, the French Revolution, the Paris Commune, and Nazi occupation. Meet historical figures like Napoleon Bonaparte, Marie Antoinette, and Henry IV, as well as the serial killers who once prowled these very alleyways.
This tour offers an off-the-beaten-path experience, providing a deeper understanding of the hidden dark side beneath Paris's beautiful façade. Uncover the city's secrets and explore its captivatingly eerie past.
Book your night-time walking tour of Paris's dark heart now and experience a side of the city few get to see.
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Informação adicional
● This service ends in front of the Hotel de Ville
● It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded
● Our guides will be holding a sign at the meeting point for easy recognition
● This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended
● We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
● Photography is permitted throughout the tour
● IMPORTANT: This tour requires a minimum of 4 people to operate. If the minimum is not reached, refunds or alternative dates will be offered
Inclui
✔ Expert, English-speaking tour guide
✔ Small groups of 20 people or less
Não inclui
✖ Recolha e entrega no hotel
✖ Ingressos, refeições e bebidas, exceto se especificado expressamente nas inclusões do tour
✖ Outros serviços não especificados
Política de cancelamento
Cancelación sin gastos hasta 24 horas antes del servicio
Cancelación con menos tiempo o no presentación, no se realiza ningún reembolso
Ponto de encontro
The statue of Henri IV, in the middle of Pont Neuf- at the western end of Ile de la cite. Pont Neuf is the bridge that links Ile de la Cite to both the left and right banks of Paris. The statue is of a man on a horse sitting in the middle of the bridge. Nearest Metro: Pont Neuf (7) or Cite (4)