Where to Go After Dark: The 15 Best France Ghost Tours

1.Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,591 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Our pick

Walk through Père-Lachaise Cemetery with a French- or English-speaking guide such as Jade, Philippe, Josephine, or Morgan. See the graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Chopin, and Proust while hearing stories about spirits, cults, and strange events. The two-hour route is atmospheric, informative, and best enjoyed in comfortable shoes.

“The tour was amazing and our guide Josephine was the reason. She explained the history and stories of those buried with an enthusiasm that kept us entertained. This is a must do tour as it shows a different side of Paris than the museums. Will absolutely be recommending this tour to anyone visiting Paris.”

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2.Dark History and Ghostly Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,000 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk central Paris at night with an English-speaking guide such as Morgan, Catherine, Leo, or Jade, and hear dark stories tied to Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, the Conciergerie, a haunted theater, and the Templars. Expect strong storytelling, historic detail, and more grisly history than genuine ghost hunting.

“What a great evening on the tour and was one of our favorite tours during the family trip to Paris. Highly recommend the tour for a break of the typical sites and museums.”

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3.Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries and Legends

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 924 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Walk through central Paris for about two hours, beginning near Pont Neuf and ending by Hôtel de Ville. Guides such as Sophia, Daniel, Thelma, and Ami lead an English-language route through the Conciergerie, Square du Vert-Galant, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois, and other sites tied to murders, plagues, revolutions, and legends.

“I would like to thank Kritika for such a resourceful evening, full of scary, sometimes even yerinle stories in the darkness of Paris was very effective!”

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4.Haunted Père Lachaise Cemetery Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 344 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Follow an English-speaking guide through Père Lachaise Cemetery for about two hours, visiting the graves of Jim Morrison, Allan Kardec, Molière, Chopin, Balzac, and others. Guides such as Jade, Josephine, and Emma have led engaging walks, mixing cemetery history, personal stories, and a spooky mood. Expect steps, uneven cobblestones, and a group of up to 30.

“No show!!! Guide never showed. Still waiting for refund. Stay away. Would give negative stars. Bad!!”

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5.Ghosts, Legends & Mysteries Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 241 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Follow an English-speaking guide from Pont Neuf to Hôtel de Ville, hearing dark tales of the Templars, Marie Antoinette, serial killers, and Parisian massacres. The 2-hour route includes the Conciergerie, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois, Fontaine des Innocents, and quiet corners of central Paris.

“Would highly recommend the walking tour . Our guide Rimi was excellent. She took us through some of the backstreets of Paris recounting the interesting stories behind them .”

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6.Medieval Carcassonne: Interactive Ghost Story & City Game

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Explore Carcassonne on foot with a self-guided Questo game in English. Follow a roughly 3-kilometer route from Square Gambetta to Château Comtal, solving 10 phone-based puzzles near the Pont-Vieux, Porte de l’Aude, Saint-Gimer Church, and other historic sites. You can pause and resume, but monument entry is not included.

“Decouvrir des lieux specifiques à la ville de Carcassonne et leur histoire. Tout en s amusant. Je recommande vivement”

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7.Père Lachaise’s Cemetery Celebrities and Ghosts Mystery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

Walk Père Lachaise Cemetery for about two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Nika, Daphné, or Tamari. Follow a route through famous graves, memorials, the crematorium, chapel, and preserved gardens while hearing stories, symbols, and legends that are easy to miss alone. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Very disappointing tour because there was none. 40 minutes before the tour was to start the operator canceled stating the cemetery would close due to weather. We had traveled across town which cost a total of €40. The weather was cold…54° but no rain or storm. People walked freely among the cemetery. I don’t know what weather our guide was talking about. Again, very disappointing and would like compensation.”

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8.Lyon Ghost Hunt: Follow the Shadows Exploration Game

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow a self-guided English-language mystery game through Lyon’s Fourvière and Old Lyon. Solve clues at Montée du Gourguillon, Saint-Just, Loyasse Cemetery, and Saint-Jean Cathedral. You control the start time and can pause when needed. Expect hills, about 90 minutes of play, and no physical guide.

“I would absolutely not recommend this tour! The app was a fun idea and I expected to get some good stories of the city. The game takes you into the neighborhoods outside the tourist area. We did see things we wouldn’t have seen but we walked uphill the entire way almost and about 2 miles away from the city. The tour takes you through some deserted streets and leaves you in the middle of no where with really bad directions back to where you started. It took us almost as long to get back to where we started as the entire game. Do not waste your money!”

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9.Nice Old Town: Artists & Ghosts Self-Guided Walking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use a mobile access code to follow a fictional trail through Nice, solving 12 puzzles across nine stops, from the Centenary Monument to Place Massena. You will learn about artists, famous figures, monuments, and Old Town landmarks without a physical guide. The private game lasts about 80 minutes, works for any group size, and can pause whenever you need.

“Unfortunately my husband’s knee gave out on the way to the starting point, so we had to ask for a refund”

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10.Enigmatic Ghosts, Crimes, & haunting Tales of dark Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Walk through Bordeaux’s darker past with Saïd, an engaging English-speaking guide who brings old crimes, legends, strange sounds, and ghost stories to life. The two-hour route runs from Grosse Cloche to Palais Gallien, stopping at Place Fernand Lafargue, Saint-André Cathedral, and Saint-Seurin Basilica. Groups are limited to 16 people.

“An interesting and fun trip into Bordeaux’s past. Said, our tour guide, did a wonderful job telling us about the legends of the city. Some were quite spooky! A perfect way to spend an evening in October.”

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11.Ghosts and Dark Stories Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · from $42

Walk across Île de la Cité with an English-speaking guide and hear eerie tales tied to Pont Neuf, Vert-Galant Park, the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, and Notre Dame. Guides such as Pierre and Natalie have led this tour. Expect outdoor sightseeing, dark history, and ghost legends, but note that some departures may run closer to 60 minutes.

“Pierre was a fantastic guide! It was a very interesting and informative tour.”

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12.Paris Mysterious and Dark Stories Walking Tour – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about two hours walking through Paris with a local guide, in a group of no more than eight. Hear eerie tales at Hôtel de Ville, Rue Chanoinesse, Notre-Dame, the Fontaine des Innocents, the Conciergerie, and Square du Vert-Galant. Guides such as Clara bring strong storytelling and energy to this evening tour.

“Clara was an amazing guide! I had a wonderful time with her, she was incredibly knowledgeable and a great storyteller”

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13.Paris Ghosts and Dark Stories Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $41

Join a local guide at Pont Neuf at 7:00 pm for a 90-minute walk across Île de la Cité. Hear legends tied to the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, Rue de la Cité, and Notre Dame, with guides such as Bianca and Natalie bringing a light, engaging touch. The tour ends outside Notre Dame, which you cannot enter.

“Great experience! The tour takes you through some of the most beautiful parts of the city, and delves into some of more morbid details of history. But not too bad. Our tour guide Bianca was from Ukraine and had a great command of the language. She made it interesting and fun. An enjoyable night would definitely recommend it to everyone.”

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14.Dark Bordeaux: Ghosts, True Crimes, Eternal haunting Tales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $56

Join Said for an English-language evening walk through Bordeaux’s darker past. Hear tales of haunted landmarks, forbidden love, torture, and local mystery near Palais Rohan and Place Fernand Laffargue. Expect quizzes, personal stories, restaurant tips, and a small gift at the end. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Une superbe visite de Bordeaux en début de soirée ! Saïd a parfaitement su nous faire voyager avec ses récits et légendes locales - un bonheur à écouter, et pleins d'anecdotes vraiment intéressantes à retenir ! Merci encore pour cette visite Saïd, et au plaisir de découvrir de nouveaux aspects de Bordeaux en suivant tes pas et tes histoires dans la ville !”

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15.The Haunted Paris Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews · from $28

Follow an English-speaking guide from Henri IV’s statue through Pont Neuf, the Louvre area, Les Halles, Notre Dame, and Hôtel de Ville. In 105 minutes, you’ll hear chilling tales of Henry IV, Catherine de Medici, Marie Antoinette, and Parisian hauntings. The guide stays in character, making this a strong pick for adults and children 12 and older.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and stayed in character the entire time. Learned a lot and it was very interesting. Would recommend if you like the macabre and are interested in the darker side of Paris!”

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