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Full-day tour: the dark side of Paris
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Joined 2020
This tour allows you to discover Paris under a different perspective. Although known as the City of Light, the French capital has many violent events to report, mostly forgotten by inhabitants.
History is the one of men, but as men are crazy, your guide has numerous crazy events to share!
You won't see Paris the same after this tour! But, will you dare joining your guide?
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Métro Alexandre dumas
The Père Lachaise cemetery
This tour starts with the most famous cemetery of Paris. While visiting the numerous celebrities buried there, you will hear their story but also learn about the French burial rites and the events that led to the creation of the current cemeteries.
Lunch in a typical restaurant
You will have lunch in a typical French restaurant selected by your guide, so you are sure to be in a good place and not in one of the many tourist traps!
The Catacombs of Paris
After lunch, you will go for a digestive stroll 60 feet below the street level, into the mysterious catacombs, resting place of 6 million Parisians.
Snacks time: French bakery
Your guide will take you to a delicious Parisian bakery (serving organic fresh food), to make sure you discover the real taste of French pastries.
The crimes and legends of Paris' history
The last part of the tour will consists in a walking tour in central Paris where you guide will narrare the violent events of French history that took place in the streets you will stroll in.
Ending Point
Hôtel de Ville
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Metro tickets for 24 hours
Skip the line tickets for the Catacombs museum
Lunch at the restaurant (starter or dessert + dish + a soft drink)
Snacks at bakery (2 viennoiseries OR 2 macarons OR 1 pastry OR a sandwich OR salted snack)
Sweet dreams the following night!
Any extra food, drink, or taxi ride is at your own charge.
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of steps (111 at maximum) and a walk all along the day.
The catacombs are situated 60 feet deep (20 meters), claustrophobic people can feel uncomfortable. The temperature is 57F (14C) but the humidity is 98% high.
Comfortable shoes and a light jacket are advised.
The historical events related in this tours can be graphic for the young ones. Please, make sure that your kid is strong enough to handle the narration of the violence of reality.
Important message from the supplier
I'm available on Saturdays on request
For "The Catacombs of Paris, Guided Tour":
If I am unable to secure a ticket, I will explain everything before you enter, but will not accompany you inside.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2020
About Tour Guide Leo K.
Hi there!
My nickname is Leo, I've been a tour guide in Paris and France for 6 years and I love my job and meeting people from all over the world to share my passion with!
My speciality is the museum of catacombs, which is a very unique site. I also do tours of the historical crimes and legends of Paris, the Eiffel Tower, Seine river cruise, Chartres and its cathedral, the cemetery of Père Lachaise, Le Marais and much more.
Reviews
Peri P.
“Catacombs with Leo! A must do!”
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the catacombs with Leo. Nothing is more enjoyable than experiencing a tour with someone who is so completely passionate about the place you are touring. Leo was knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, relatable, and incredibly passionate about the catacombs.
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Leo K.
Thank you so much Peri!
Carrie B.
“Amazing and very informative”
Our tour was amazing. Getting to see a part of history with a guided tour was something I highly recommend
Leo K.
Indeed Carrie, I also believe that visiting this musuem without any guide makes you miss so many important and fun facts. It was a pleasure for me to have you. Take care.
Richard R.
“Awesome tour with Leo”
Leo K. was a great tour guide for the Catacombs. The depth of her knowledge was extensive and she made sure she kept everyone the loop when talking. We really enjoyed the tour.
Leo K.
Thank you very much. I'm happy to see that my efforts to give you guys a nice tour are appreciated.
$800/ per group
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Skip the line to discover the very unique museum of catacombs of Paris, sheltering six million skeletons 60 feet beneath the streets, with a professional tour guide. As tickets may not be available for the guide to accompany guests into the Catacombs, please contact me to book in advance or plan other ways to tell you all about the Catacombs before you enter.
The Catacombs of Paris, guided tour
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The Père-Lachaise cemetery: history and stunning anecdotes
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The historical crimes and legends of Paris: CHAPTER 3
Your guide will firstly narrate the funeral day of King Henri III's assassination, then you will meet the Vampire of Paris, immerse into a tormentor's life and hear about the after death adventures of the unfortunate mummies who became an object of traffic especially during the 18th century. Are you stouthearted enough to experience the gloomy secrets of Paris? If so, join your guide Leo on this creepy tour!
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