Paris Dark History, Mystery & Conspiracy — Private Walking Tour
About this activity
Explore Paris’s darkest stories on a 2-hour private guided walking tour with a guide dedicated to your party, from the Knights Templar to Notre-Dame.
Highlights
- Knights Templar and Jacques de Molay at Pont Neuf
- St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre and Parisian legends
- Nicolas Flamel, the Paris Morgue and Notre-Dame exterior
Full description
Follow an expert guide through the darker history of Paris on this 2-hour private walking tour exclusively for your party. Starting at Pont Neuf, uncover the fate of Jacques de Molay and the Knights Templar, the assassination of Henri IV, the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, Nostradamus and the legend of Nicolas Flamel. Trace plague and burial at the former Cemetery of the Innocents, the Revolution’s executions, and tales of the Paris Morgue. The tour ends outside Notre-Dame. This is an outdoor walk; attraction admission is not included.
Included / Excluded
- Private guided walking tour for your party
- Professional local guide; duration 2 hours
- Admission to buildings and attractions
Meeting point
Start Location
Equestrian Statue of Henri IV, Place du Pont-Neuf-Christo et Jeanne-Claude, Paris, France
15 Place du Pont Neuf, Equestrian Statue of Henri IV, Paris, FR
Meet the guide by the statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf.
Important information
Know before you book
- This is an outdoor walking tour. Sites are viewed from public areas; attraction admission is not included.
Know before you go
- Meet your guide at the equestrian statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf 10 minutes before departure.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather; the tour runs rain or shine.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund