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Paris Catacombs Skip-the-Line Guided Tour and Special Access

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Paris Catacombs Skip-the-Line Guided Tour and Special Access
Top rated
4.815427 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.815427 out of 5 stars
363 reviews

Travel below the city streets of Paris and explore the darkest part of the City of Light — the Catacombs. Go where other tourists don't and discover who is buried in these 200-miles of tunnels.

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Cancellation policy
This activity is non-refundable
Duration 1.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

D
Debra – Canada

The small group size with a very knowledgeable and personable guide.

P
Paige – United States

Tour was super great. Remi, our guide, was wonderful.

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    House Veterans of the 2nd Armored Division

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    Paris Catacombs

    Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing (1.5 hours)

  • Finish at:

    21 Avenue René Coty, 75014 Paris, France

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Gain special access to restricted areas.
  • Learn who's buried in the 200 miles of underground tunnels.
  • Skip the line and get an exclusive guided tour.
  • Listen to strange legends shared by your tour guide.
  • Upgrade to enjoy a narrated cruise on the beautiful Seine river.

Full description

Go below the city streets of Paris to explore the darkest part of the City of Light — the Catacombs. You'll go where other tourists don't have access and learn who's buried in these 200 miles of tunnels.

Explore the underground burial chambers for millions of Parisians who found their way to the Catacombs due to overcrowded cemeteries. You'll walk through corridors piled with bones, carefully and often artistically arranged, preserved for centuries in the ossuaries.

Not only will your expert guide share strange legends about this subterranean underworld, but they'll also give you tips on how to find unique bone configurations and even art. The Paris Catacombs might be macabre and a little bit creepy, but it's an experience you're sure to always remember. Don't forget to end your tour by picking up a souvenir in the Paris Catacombs shop!

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Paris Catacombs
  • VIP access to areas not available to the general public
  • English-speaking guide
  • Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

From Metro station Denfert Rochereau (line 4 or 6), use Exit 1 to reach the street level. You’ll see the Catacombs entrance, with glass doors and a sign, across the street, located to the right of the small green building that was the former entrance. Your guide will be waiting with an orange "ExperienceFirst" sign.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • This tour includes an approximately 1-mile walk, with about 130 steps down and 85 steps back up to street level. It is not recommended for people who have mobility issues or suffer from anxiety in closed spaces
  •  Please note that the temperature in the catacombs is around 14 degrees Celsius
  • Add on a Seine river cruise, good for one year from your tour date.
  • If the selected time is not available you will be offered options to reschedule. If you are unable to accept a reschedule option you will be offered a full refund.

From $149 per person

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 363 reviews

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Debra – CanadaMarch 11, 2025 – Verified booking
The small group size with a very knowledgeable and personable guide.
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Paige – United StatesMarch 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Tour was super great. Remi, our guide, was wonderful.
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Leesa – United StatesDecember 27, 2024 – Verified booking
Our tour guide was an amazing story teller (with the spooky stories) and we truly enjoyed this!!! It was one of our highlights. A must see!

Product ID: 136979

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