Where to Go After Dark: The 13 Best Paris 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 $15Best value

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.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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7.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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8.Paris Mysterious and Dark Stories Walking Tour – Small Group

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

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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9.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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10.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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11.Paris Mysterious and Dark Stories Walking Tour – Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $64

Join a local English, French, or Spanish-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through Paris’s darker stories. With no more than eight people, you’ll visit Notre-Dame, the Conciergerie area, Saint-Jacques Tower, the Louvre, and Pont Neuf while hearing tales of ghosts, murder, magic, and strange immortals. Guides Lou and Walid have led memorable outings for families and adults alike.

“It was very good. The tour guide was very friendly and nice and took us to many places. I really recommend this tour.”

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12.Ghost & Haunted Walking Tour in Eiffel Tower Exterior at Night

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Meet your English-speaking storyteller guide at 33 Av. de la Bourdonnais for a 90-minute nighttime walk around the Eiffel Tower. Hear paranormal tales and spooky legends tied to the landmark, using a group audio system when needed. The tour ends at the tower, with entry tickets, food, drinks, transport, and tips extra.

“Great stories, but was hoping for a few more unique locations. Places we wouldn’t have found on our own, not just around the Eiffel Tower.”

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13.Haunted Walking Tour of Père Lachaise Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Join an English-speaking guide, including Rita when scheduled, for a two-hour haunted walk through Père Lachaise. Hear tales of Abelard and Héloïse, the White Lady, Gérard de Nerval, and Elisabeth Demidov, then visit graves tied to Chopin, Oscar Wilde, Édith Piaf, Jim Morrison, and Allan Kardec.

“Tour guide did not show up at meetup address. Went to meeting point 10 minutes early waited 25 minutes for tour guide. Called number for direct line to guide, number did not work. Spoke with several other tour guides from other companies who confirmed location for haunted tour meetup.”

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