Top Paris Crime Tours

If you’d like to explore the darker side of Montmartre and travel around in style, this is the tour for you. Be driven in a motorcycle sidecar and taken to several places around the area, covering more adult topics about vice and violence, which give Montmartre its edgy reputation. The sidecar makes for a great photo backdrop, too.

Enjoy an active introduction to the City of Light—and see a new side of the city early in the morning, before it gets too crowded—on this running tour. Pick between a private tour (which departs directly from your hotel) or a small-group excursion, come prepared in your running gear, and hit the road. As you stretch your legs and get your pulse up, you’ll also glimpse highlights like the Louvre, Pont-Neuf, Champs-Élysées, and much more.

Discover the dark side of the City of lights listening to your local guide telling you about the most terrible crimes and scandals that marked the inhabitants of Paris and shaped the history of France. Let's talk treasons, murders, trials, executions! What punishments were inflicted over the centuries? For who? Why was the guillotine invented? Who were the witches and why were they burned alive? Your expert local guide will lead you in the dark cobbled streets and tell you murder stories that marked the inhabitants of Paris forever. The story of landmarks you will see beautifully lit in the night and major events that shaped French history will help you understand the evolution of trials and justice in France. Please note that this tour is about historical events, not legends.

Begin your tour at Place Blanche, once a lively nightlife hub, and discover its history of cabarets, crime, and bohemian culture in Montmartre and Pigalle. Continue to Montmartre Cemetery, opened in 1825, and learn about 19th-century burial traditions and Parisian attitudes toward death and spirituality. Walk along Rue Lepic, where Vincent van Gogh lived with his brother Theo, and hear how Montmartre influenced his life and artistic struggles. Discover the Lost Maquis of Montmartre, once a poor informal settlement shaped by hardship and crime, and explore its complex social history. Along the way, enjoy a tasting of local specialties, including a savory bite, a sweet treat, and a glass of wine, offering a true taste of Montmartre’s culture. End at Place du Tertre, a historic square linked to major events during the French Revolution and the Paris Commune.

Step into 1934 Paris and investigate a chilling murder on this self-guided mystery tour through the Latin Quarter. Inspired by real events, this immersive experience challenges you to uncover clues and solve the crime, all while spotting major city highlights such as Notre-Dame Cathedral. Ideal for families, friends, or colleagues, this budget-friendly activity offers a unique way to discover Paris through storytelling, interactive play, and the excitement of solving a crime.

Explore Pigalle's historic cabarets and criminal haunts, uncovering Montmartre's sultry past and vibrant present with expert guides passionate about Paris's history and architecture.