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Great ghost tour with Noellie
Noellie was amazing. Really made the tour fun. Highly recommended.
Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $25 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 248 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Side Routes
- 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.”
Description
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
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 14–64)
- $25
- Child (ages 2–13)
- $18
- Infant (ages 0–1)
- $1
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
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.
Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
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.
Pont Neuf
Paris’s oldest standing bridge, once filled with criminals, performers, and eerie stories from the city’s darker past.
A former royal palace turned prison during the French Revolution, where thousands awaited execution, including Marie Antoinette.
Theatre de La Ville
Located in one of Paris’s oldest districts, this area carries haunting stories connected to executions, disappearances, and dark medieval legends.
Tour Saint-Jacques
This isolated Gothic tower is linked to tales of alchemy, Nicolas Flamel, and mysterious sightings that fueled centuries of supernatural rumors.
A narrow medieval street associated with the horrifying legend of the murderous barber and pie maker who allegedly served human meat to unsuspecting customers.
Hidden beside Notre Dame, this quiet historic street is filled with old Parisian folklore, ghost stories, and lingering tales from medieval Paris.
Notre-Dame
The tour concludes at the iconic cathedral, home to the legendary “Devil’s Doors” and centuries of myths surrounding curses, gargoyles, and dark bargains.
What's included
Included
Live Tour Guide
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
248 reviews
How it compares in Paris
- Starting price $25 is 76% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,587 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets take?
Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
How much does Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets cost?
Prices start at $25 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 PM.
How much does Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets cost for children?
Children aged 2–13 pay from $18, adults from $25.
Can I cancel Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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.”. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Paris Ghost Tour: Haunted Legends, Notre Dame & Dark Secrets worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 248 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Side Routes.
Reviews(248)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
P
A wonderfully dark tour of Paris and its paranormal/mysterious side
The tour guide made this experience wonderful, we learned a very interesting side of history of Paris which is overlooked. The price we paid was worth every penny as you are taken to some very famous locations but also some very secluded spots. The tour lasted almost 2 hours. For those who love mysteries and the paranormal and or are interested in niche twisted and dark history facts this is the perfect tour for that. The atmosphere was in some moments very eerie due to the spots we visited but overall, the group we were with was great and there were no issues. Special thanks to Noëllie who led the tour and was very engaged and knowledgeable, and very funny which was needed to lighten the mood!
M
A great tour !
It was an amazing tour with Sara !
P
Fun!
Wonderful experience! Very entertaining and great length of time!
M
Paris
Paris at night as guided by Sara was great.
L
Great tour by sara
Sara did a great tour. She is full Of energy and knowledge. Remember most of the people names too. Make them connected s e excited for each story.
S
Great!
Great locations and not too long. It would help to know the spots ahead time to determine the amount of walking and in case we lose the guide.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the great locations and the tour’s manageable length, and we appreciate your suggestion about knowing the stops in advance. We hope to welcome you again!
A
Fantastic tour
Fantastic tour, the guide was very thorough, told us mysterious anecdotes but always with a captivating tone, and once it was over I wanted to do the tour again
Operator response
Grazie mille per le sue splendide parole! Siamo felici che abbia apprezzato la guida, i suoi aneddoti misteriosi e il tono coinvolgente del racconto. Speriamo di poterla accogliere nuovamente presto!
C
Highly recommended for a darker history
Very knowledgeable and attentive guide. Made sure no one got lost and projected her voice really well to a big group even with all the background noise. Highly recommended tour for some dark history
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated our knowledgeable and attentive guide, especially her care in keeping everyone together and making sure she could be heard despite the background noise. We hope to welcome you again!
E
Scary stories about Paris
Sara was very good. The stories were told in a very pedagogical way.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re delighted to hear that Sara was a great guide and that you enjoyed the clear and engaging way she shared the stories. We hope to welcome you again!
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