Scandals
2 hrs 35 min
Paris, France
Max 15 guests

Tour Description

No journey into the History of a country is complete without hearing about the Scandals that happened there ! And France has a lot of scandals for you … This Tour covers 5 carefully selected stories that will certainly pick your interest. From one of the biggest cons ever attempted in the financial world, to the professional gambler who designed the modern banking system (before making a bad bet on Louisiana and making his whole construction collapse), we have found the hidden gem, the diamond in the rough, the unbelievable but true … This tour has also been designed with balance in mind. Some stories are fun and (relatively) light-hearted while others are more deep and philosophical. Some of our scandals are fun to hear about but do not bear any impact on our modern world while others still hunt us today and shape our world as we know it. From spy intrigue to backroom deals, to corruption bringing down governments during the terror and the French Revolution … But before you embark on this adventure, beware ! This Tour is “rated PG13” or under a warning of “Parental Advisory”. Some of our scandals are … well scandalous and can be not suited for children or delicate souls … Which can certainly make them appealing to others. Without saying too much, let’s say we had a president dying “the French way” …

Your Journey Through History

1

Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection

Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, Rue de Viarmes, Paris, France

5m
2

Secret Location

15mwalk(5m)
3

Palais-Royal

Palais-Royal, Paris, France

20mwalk(10m)
4

Louvre Museum

Louvre Museum, Paris, France

20mwalk(10m)
5

Tuileries Garden

Tuileries Garden, Paris, France

20mwalk(10m)
6

Place Vendôme

Place Vendôme, Paris, France

15mwalk(10m)
7

Place Vendôme

Place Vendôme, Paris, France

5mwalk(5m)

Highlights

Feel the past come to life
See some off-the-beaten path locations
Hear about stories that nobody ever tells to visitors of our city
Meet some colourful characters, from unconventional women to daring conmen
Experience a diversity of topics covered, from spying to improper behaviour

What's Included

  • 2.5 hour walking tour with local passionate and knowledgable guide
  • Lessons from History (how the past informs us about the present and possible future)
  • Great Photo Opportunities
  • Hidden locations, off-the-beaten-path historical places
  • Stories that are never covered by other tours.
  • Reading/Movie/Series/Video-Games recommendations
  • YouTube and Podcast recommendations
  • Access to a planned route, full research on the subject and upon request a full chronology of the events.

What's Not Included

  • Food and drinks (although there is a stop for it on the way)
  • Umbrella
  • Warm clothes

Pricing

€ 30 per person

Tour Details

Language(s): English
Available: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

Offers:

Group Discount: 10% off for 4+ participants
Group Discount: 20% off for 6+ participants
Early Bird Discount: 15% off if booked 10 or more days in advance
Note: Group and early bird discounts cannot be combined. If you're eligible for both, the system will automatically apply the higher of the two to give you the best price.

Identify Your Guide:

Daniel
The guide is a bearded man with glasses and with the french flag on his shoulders

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