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Paris: Small-Group Catacombs Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

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Paris: Small-Group Catacombs Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry
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Descend into the macabre and mysterious underbelly of Paris on a guided tour of its catacombs. Learn about the maze of tunnels and their history as you follow your guide through the myriad of bones.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
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Limited to 6 participants

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Jacki – United States

Our guide, Maria, was AWESOME! The tour was better than I even expected and I loved seeing “exclusive “ areas. Her illustrations and stories were great! Loved the small group. The price is a bit steep.

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Stephanie – United States

Leo, our tour guide, was phenomenal! Her knowledge of the catacombs exceeded all expectations and we had the best time! She was able to point out details about the bones (male vs female, children vs older individuals, diseases, etc) and was so informative. We had access to restricted areas and an explanation of each section was so helpful. I highly recommend everyone visits at least once and a guided tour is the best way!

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    Paris Catacombs

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Highlights

  • Take a small-group tour of the Paris Catacombs
  • Enjoy skip-the-line access to the popular attraction
  • Have exclusive access to restricted areas
  • Learn about the catacombs from your expert guide

Full description

Beneath the dazzling lights of modern Paris lie the devilishly dark catacombs. On this small-group tour have skip-the-line entry and exclusive access to restricted areas. Explore the 200-mile maze of remains from roughly 6 million Parisians with an expert guide. 

Begin with a bone-chilling descent down the complex’s 133-step staircase. Your guide will explain how these tunnels were used in the 13th-century to quarry limestone for buildings as grand as Notre Dame. As you make your way through the narrow tunnels, learn why bad weather in the 1780s forced Parisians to bury their dead here.

During the tour, have plenty of time to admire the Catacombs’ disturbingly detailed bone decorations. From religious iconography to hearts, workers found many ways to “beautify” the bones housed in this complex. There is, however, one decoration that will really make your spine tingle. Inside the popular Crypt of the Passion take a few moments to gaze at “The Barrel,” which is constructed out of various skeletal remains.

In addition to housing the dead, the Catacombs played an important role during many significant historic events. Your guide will tell you tales of the German Wehrmacht and the French Resistance who both used part of the Catacombs as wartime bunkers during World War II. Also, learn about its relationship to the French Revolution. 

If you are not afraid of ghosts, then ask your guide about the grave of the doorman Philibert Aspairt who passed away in the Catacombs in the 18th century. Learn about the cataphiles who have caused a stir in recent years for hosting huge raves, swimming parties, and an extensive network in this underground city of the dead. Keep your eyes peeled for graffiti left by cataphiles on your Catacombs Tour.

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  • Skip-the-line entry to the Paris Catacombs
  • Professional, local, expert guide
  • Small-group tour of only 6 people
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drink
  • Gratuities

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In front of the Catacomb's main entrance on 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Paris, France. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign.

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  • On rare occasions, an exception may be made to the 6 people per a group policy in order to accommodate participants traveling together as to not split groups
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Jacki – United StatesApril 4, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide, Maria, was AWESOME! The tour was better than I even expected and I loved seeing “exclusive “ areas. Her illustrations and stories were great! Loved the small group. The price is a bit steep.
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Stephanie – United StatesMarch 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Leo, our tour guide, was phenomenal! Her knowledge of the catacombs exceeded all expectations and we had the best time! She was able to point out details about the bones (male vs female, children vs older individuals, diseases, etc) and was so informative. We had access to restricted areas and an explanation of each section was so helpful. I highly recommend everyone visits at least once and a guided tour is the best way!
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Paige – United StatesMarch 13, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide, Leo, was great! Very informative and you could tell she enjoyed giving tours. The tour was a good amount of time, and we got to see some restricted areas.

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