Join a unique experience with our guided Catacombs tour, where VIP restricted access and exclusive stories await. Your expert guide will lead you through secret passages, unlock gated areas, and reveal intriguing tales of the past and present inhabitants of Paris.
Explore the hidden depths of Paris with a journey beneath its streets. Discover the eerie world of the Paris Catacombs, a network of tunnels and galleries stretching over 200 miles below the city. Originally quarried for limestone, these catacombs now house the bones of over 6 million Parisians, relocated in the 18th century to address overcrowded cemeteries. Follow an expert local guide through this 'Empire of Death' and witness the haunting walls of stacked bones, with historical tales of ordinary citizens, the Man in the Iron Mask, and victims of the French Revolution's guillotine.
Availability varies; tours are usually offered Tuesday to Friday
16:30 hrs from 1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Place Denfert Rochereau, 75014 Paris
1,5 hrs
Live guiding in English
No child reduction
Guided 1.5 hour visit of the Catacombs, official fast track entry, timed reservation and entrance tickets,special access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the public, Expert English-speaking tour guide
Maximum of 6 participants
There are 130 steps to get into the Paris Catacombs and 112 steps to exit
This tour isn't suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility
The Catacombs are more than 20 meters/65 feet underground, with narrow tunnels. It's not recommended for people with heart or breathing issues, or those who experience claustrophobia
The tunnels may be slippery, and the temperature remains around 14°C/57°F, even in summer. It's advised to wear sturdy shoes and bring warm clothing.