About this tour
A 2.5-hour evening walk through Paris's grimiest corners, tracing execution sites from the Revolution, Commune bloodshed, and forgotten crimes. Your guide unpicks the city's buried scandals and ghost stories as you navigate medieval laneways and hidden streets. The tour wraps at the Dernier Bar Avant La Fin Du Monde—a wonderfully weird bar serving a drink on the house. Not for those queasy about gore or unwilling to tackle steep cobblestones and stairs.
Highlights
- French Revolution execution sites and Commune uprising locations
- Guided navigation through narrow medieval laneways
- Ghost stories and criminal legends rarely discussed in daylight
- Entry and drink voucher at eclectic Dernier Bar venue
- Expert storytelling on Paris's violent, scandalous past
What to expect
Expect to spend 2.5 hours on foot, climbing uneven cobblestones, stairs, and steep passages through old Paris. Your guide reveals the gruesome histories attached to each stop—beheadings, riots, mysterious deaths—without softening the details. The route is demanding: multiple inclines, descents, and treacherous footing mean you'll need sturdy legs and solid balance. Weather won't stop the tour, so pack accordingly. You'll finish at a deliberately peculiar bar filled with eclectic décor and characters, where you'll claim your complimentary drink. Allow time to settle your nerves before heading home.
Good to know
Wear proper walking shoes with grip; uneven surfaces and stairs dominate the route. The tour operates rain or shine. This isn't suitable for anyone with mobility issues, back problems, or unsteady footing. Under-18s must have an adult present but cannot consume alcohol. Public transport is nearby for getting there.
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