Tour & Activity Scams in Paris, France
Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Paris — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Mykonos, Barcelona, and Krakow.
Last updated: April 2, 2026
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Tour & Activities Scams
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Total in Paris
How it works
Touts near the Eiffel Tower sell advance tickets that are counterfeit or for the wrong date, taking advantage of long queues. Some operate fake websites that mimic the official tour-eiffel.fr site.
How it works
Near the Louvre's pyramid entrance, sellers offer skip-the-line tickets or guided access for €20–30 extra. The tickets are either fake or are simply advance tickets you could buy yourself online for no premium.
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10 total warnings across all categories