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Catacombs guided tour with skip-the-line ticket and access to restricted areas

Free cancellation
Place: Paris
Duration: 2 hours
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted

Do this because

  • Discover restricted areas that are closed to the public with your special access ticket
  • Dive into the history of the Catacombs with your English-speaking guide
  • Enjoy a more personalised, small group experience
  • Avoid the long queues with skip-the-line access

What to expect

Take this unique tour of the Paris Catacombs which are home to millions of past Parisians' skulls and bones. Grab your chance to have skip-the-line access and save yourself time and energy to fully live this eerie yet fascinating experience.

Paris is a romantic and popular city, but it has hidden, mysterious and even macabre aspects that are not commonly known or seen by the typical tourist. The Paris Catacombs are part of the darker side of Paris. The inscription (in French) above its entrance sets the tone for your experience: “Halt, this is the realm of death.”

Twenty meters below the surface and covering almost 300 kilometers, the Paris Catacombs are the final resting place of more than six million Parisians dating from the 18th century. These Catacombs are listed among Paris's 14 museums, and you will see and appreciate, with the help of your guide, how the layers of skulls and bones lining the walls and arches are arranged in the Romantic style and divided by poems and literary passages.

Only 200 people can enter these Catacombs at a time, so by booking in advance and getting skip-the-line access it will ensure your entrance at the date and time of your choice. Explore this unique subterranean world with an expert guide that will reveal the history of the Catacombs and the legends of those at peace here, sheltered from the plagues, revolutions, and wars they may have endured.

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Important to know

Accessibility:

  • Not suitable for people with claustrophobia
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Not allowed:

  • Strollers or baby carriages

Know in advance:

  • There are 130 steps to walk down and 80 fairly steep steps to climb to the exit
  • The Catacombs are wet, dirty, and slippery, please wear comfortable shoes
  • Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
  • Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour

Remember to bring:

  • A sweater as temperature inside the Catacombs is 14°c year-round
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What’s included

Entrance ticket and reservation fee for the Paris Catacombs

Special access to restricted areas closed to general public

Expert, English-speaking tour guide

Small group experience

What’s not included

Tips (optional)

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

City Wonders

Need a hand?

Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET

Phone number: +1 208-744-6464