Dark Paris Myths & Legends Private Walking Tour
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Dark Paris Myths & Legends Private Walking Tour

By My Private Paris
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Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: German, English, French, Spanish
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  • Local Expert English-speaking guide
  • 10 persons maximum per group
  • 2.5-hour small group walking tour of Historical paris
  • Exciting live comments from your private guide
What's not included
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick Up and Drop off


Start:
  • Odette, 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris, France
    Your local expert guide will meet you in front of Odette Pastry Shop, located at 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris.
End:
  • Fontaine des Innocents, Pl. Joachim du Bellay, 75001 Paris, France

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19551P49

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 19551P49

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Itinerary
  • 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris, France
    Your local expert guide will meet you in front of Odette Pastry Shop, located at 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris.
  • Pass by
    Eglise Saint-Severin
    Ile de la Cite
    Tour Saint-Jacques
  • Pl. Joachim du Bellay, 75001 Paris, France
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Neda F
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
We had a wonderful experience with My Private Paris. I got to collaborate with Alexandre as we planned three tours for my group of 7. He was responsive, helpful, and so easy to work with throughout the process.

Our third tour, the Dark Legends and Myths tour, was with Alexandre himself and was our favorite of the bunch. It was enjoyable, eye-opening, and fascinating. Alexandre himself is a delightful person, and our whole group enjoyed our time with him so much.

Every part of the experience of working with My Private Paris was easy and pleasant. We learned a lot on our tours and felt well cared for. We are all missing Paris, and we would work with My Private Paris again in a heartbeat!
Written March 20, 2023
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Hello Neda, merci beaucoup for these beautiful lines !! I enjoyed every minute of this tour with all of you. And thank you to Lucas for the best feedback ever at the end of the tour. We are all very much looking forward to welcoming you again to Paris !
Written April 4, 2023
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Simon
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Dec 2019 • Friends
We got the chance to share an amazing experience with our guide Alex in the dreadful streets of Paris. When we chose this dark tour, we were fed up with casual tours so we Picked a more appealing one! And we were not disappointed ! Alex led us through the darkest and the most interesting myths of the city. I would recommend my private Paris to anyone interested in having a great experience in the city of lights !
Written December 16, 2019
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MargoPolo
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Dec 2019
Some friends and I booked this tour with Alex. Such a good experience ! Alex had a lot of "spooky" stories and the line between history and legend was so fine that it was all thrilling. We forgot to fill our water bottles but Alex was very considerate and made a stop just next to a water fountain in front of the City Hall (Hotel de Ville).
The tour was at nightfall, there was a particular atmosphere that made the experience even better !
I recommend !
Written December 9, 2019
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Piou24250
8 contributions
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Dec 2019
This is more than just a tour, the guide Alex was able to embark us on a real travel in time through his many goose bumps stories! From the Latin Quarter to the Notre Dame and the Hotel de Ville, we loved this late afternoon experience and are ready to do it again !
Written December 13, 2019
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Bonjour, Merci for your wonderful review about our guide Alex and the Dark Paris Myths & Legends tour. We at MyPrivateParis.com always try to conceive our tours as great journeys and I'm so glad to read you have enjoyed it. A bientôt!
Written December 14, 2019
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Giu
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Dec 2019
I have booked this tour on the dark legends of Paris with Alex. Absolutely great!
I had already been in Paris before and I wanted to live a different experience. For instance, learning more about the myths surrounding the City of Lights ! Alex was extremely well prepared and always willing to answer our questions.
I have learned so many things!
I definitely recommend booking a tour with my Private Paris!
Written December 11, 2019
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