Secret Paris Catacombs Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to the Catacombs
- Expert guide sharing historical insights
- Small group experience for personalized attention
- Explore hidden chambers beneath Paris
- Discover the secrets of Parisian history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to the Catacombs
- Expert guide sharing historical insights
- Small group experience for personalized attention
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Once inside, your knowledgeable guide ushers you through the extensive subterranean network, created when Parisian leaders undertook the greatest civil engineering project of their time to address the overcrowding in their city's cemeteries. Tour the Catacombs' main tunnels to discover a city of dead beneath the City of Lights and then explore two special access tunnels.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; follow the guide's instructions.
- The Catacombs are a popular attraction; booking in advance is highly recommended.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven surfaces.
- Bring a valid ID for age verification if required.
- Ensure you arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- The catacombs are subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
- Please note: This tour has a decreased group size of six people and a modified price on select days to allow for a more intimate experience.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Traveler reviews
Come for the Bones, Enjoy the History
Visiting the Paris Catacombs has been on my bucket list and this experience did not disappoint! Our guide Michelle was superb. She was extremely knowledgeable and brought a lot of education to the tour. The sights and the history was immersive and made for an unforgettable experience. I appreciated the smaller group and the live guide -- an audio tour would be too impersonal. The admission fee is pretty high, but ultimately worth it for what you get. The tour was a good length -- a few hours is enough in the chilly underground and there were a lot of steps up and down. I think this is best for a uniquely Paris experience and an immersive history lesson. Huge thanks to Michelle from GetYourGuide.
Worth booking
Really pleased we did it. You have to book and time slots only come available a week in advance and the go really quickly so you have to be on the ball. The audio earphones that guide you along kept cutting on and out but other than that worth doing
Must see in Paris
Great tour guide who gave us access to areas not available to everyone else doing solo tours. Very informative and engaging with our group.
Must do tour
Angel was an exceptional tour guide. It was able to tie in the history of Paris to the history of the catacombs. worthwhile tour.
Leo is a rockstar
Leo was such a phenomenal tour guide. After a small snafu with the meeting point, she took us into the catacombs. She knows so much about the catacombs, describing herself as a cataphile. She knows so many little details about the place! It was very memorable. It was super cool to see parts of the catacombs that regular visitors can't see. I would love to explore the catacombs with Leo! She even gave us recs for a nice place to have a drink after the tour.