If you’re looking for a spooky adventure this Halloween in Paris, you’re in for a treat—though it might just leave you trembling. With Halloween fast approaching, travellers to the City of Light are swapping traditional sightseeing for something far more sinister: haunted tours through Paris’ eerie streets, cemeteries, and catacombs.
Paris Tours & Tickets has compiled a list of the most terrifying tours, using TripAdvisor ratings, keywords like “haunted” and “spooky,” and expert insights. These top Halloween tours are guaranteed to provide chills, thrills, and a few sleepless nights. From moonlit walks through haunted streets to gruesome murder mysteries, there’s something for everyone looking to experience Halloween in Paris.
Topping the list is the Paris by Night Walking Tour: Ghosts, Mysteries, and Legends, scoring a hair-raising 83.56 out of 100. For just €15, this tour takes visitors through some of the city’s most haunted locations, uncovering dark tales of Paris’ past. Participants rave about the “unnerving” atmosphere, and the tour boasts a solid 4.5/5 rating, making it both affordable and spine-chilling.
If ghost stories aren’t enough to raise your pulse, perhaps visiting the famous graves at Père Lachaise Cemetery will do the trick. This guided tour ranks second, with a near-perfect score of 4.74/5. For €17, visitors can explore the final resting place of legends like Jim Morrison and Oscar Wilde while soaking in the cemetery’s macabre history. Described as “eerie” and “fascinating,” this tour is ideal for history buffs with a taste for the macabre.
For those craving even darker secrets, the aptly named Darkest Secrets of Paris tour comes in third. With a price tag of €33 per person and a rating of 4.41/5, this tour takes participants deep into the more unsettling chapters of Paris’ history. Reviews frequently mention the tour’s “horrifying” and “mysterious” vibe, making it a perfect option for Halloween thrill-seekers.
And then, of course, there’s the Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour, offering a truly bone-chilling experience. Delve into the dimly lit underground tunnels that hold the remains of over six million people. With a 4.59/5 rating, this tour isn’t for the faint-hearted. Though it comes at a steeper price of €119 per adult, the special access allows visitors to skip the queue—ideal for those looking to make the most of their Halloween in Paris. Reviewers frequently mention being “scared” and “shocked” by the eerie atmosphere.
For a more playful twist on the haunted theme, the Paris Mona Lisa Murder Quest Experience offers an interactive mystery-solving adventure at just €8 per person. While less spooky than the other tours, it’s still packed with fun and intrigue, earning a respectable 3.87/5. Participants work together to solve puzzles related to the fictional murder of the Mona Lisa—ideal for families or those who prefer a lighter experience.
Magdalena Petrusic, travel expert from Paris Tours & Tickets, offers some advice for those planning their Halloween experience in Paris. “It’s important to read recent reviews and book your tour early, especially during peak times like Halloween.
She said: “Look for comments about the guide’s knowledge and how immersive the experience is. A smaller group often means a more intimate, personalised tour—perfect for the Halloween season.”
