Paris Catacombs Skip the Line Guided Tour
194 Reviews
Paris, France

Private and Luxury hosted by ExperienceFirst
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)
Up to 15 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
- A guided descent more than 60 feet underground
- Strange legends and stories about the origin of the Catacombs
- Visit to the gift shop to pick up a unique souvenir
- A historical overview of the different people who are buried in the Paris Catacombs
- A local expert who provides tips on how to look at the bones and art
- Gratuities
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atThe Paris Catacombs
Paris Catacombs Descent Descend more than 60 feet underground into the historic ossuaries with your guide, including areas that are off limits to other visitors and tours. The Empire of Death Sign You’ve been warned to stop as you enter the Empire of Death (“Arrête! C’est ici l’Empire de la Mort”), but your tour guide won’t let you turn back. Ossuaries Explore the underground burial chambers for millions of Parisians who found their way to the Catacombs due to overcrowded cemeteries. Special-access areas Check out areas of the Paris Catacombs that aren’t open to the general public. These are the most fascinating parts of the 200 miles of tunnels. Shop Paris Catacombs After visiting the city’s most unusual must-see attraction, pick up the perfect souvenir to remember this unique experience.
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・Admission included
Pass bySeine River
Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Pass byEiffel Tower
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass byNotre Dame
Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass byPetit Palais
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass byMusee d'Orsay
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is approximately 1 mile of walking. Also, there are approximately 130 steps down and 85 steps back up to street level. This tour is not recommended for people who have mobility issues or anxiety in closed spaces. Please note that the temperatures in the Catacombs are 14 degrees centigrade.
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Paris Catacombs - Great Tour!
Mylnn_P, Dec 2024
Wonderful tour! Our tour guide Paula was knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun.
My wife and I highly recommend this tour, even better if you’re lucky enough to get Paula as your guide.
Really enjoyable!
986courtneye, Dec 2024
Paula was enjoyable with her enthusiasm and kindness. She had a lot information about the catacombs and its history. We got to go to two private areas of the catacombs!
Spooky yet Wonderful Experience
Fearless61102241856, Dec 2024
Maria was our guide today and she was amazing! We all loved the passion and energy she shared about visiting the Catacombs. She was very patient , knowledgeable and funny with all the history and stories she shared. We would highly recommend to anyone visiting Paris and experience this unique tour.
Catacombs private tour
candicem237, Dec 2024
Paula was absolutely amazing. Our catacombs tour was very informative and fun. I loved that we were able to see private areas that are not normally open to the public. Paula told us lots of facts about the catacombs and was very knowledgeable about the history and layout. We highly recommend this tour and Paula. She also was very kind and took photos for everyone.
July 16, 2024
Karen R, Dec 2024
Great tour! Maria was funny, educational and made sure we enjoyed the tour. Maria was incredibly knowledgeable and went into great detail about the history of the catacombs.