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Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Tour with Special Access

1099 reviews

2 hours

Max 14

In the Catacombs, there is no shortage of reminders of your own mortality.

Why take this tour?

Highlights

Submerge yourself beneath the surface of the city streets
Explore the intricate network of tunnels which comprise the Paris Catacombs
Learn more about the events which led to the creation of one of Europe's largest communal burial grounds
Step inside parts of the Catacombs rarely seen by the public
Immerse yourself in the 'Empire of the Dead' and hear the story behind the structure
Choose 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM time for a smaller group size (6 guests)

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Paris Catacombs

Tour Includes
Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Skip-the-line ticket for Paris Catacombs

Take a (special access!) walk through Paris's eerie City of the Dead

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4.9 /5

based on 343 Walks’ customer ratings

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4.9 /5

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Latest reviews

Great

Quise experimentar algo diferente y visite este lugar, ubicado muy accesiblemente, cerca de los Jardines de Luxemburgo como para tomar una referencia. Lugar muy tranquilo y organizado, el recorrido es de 1 km bajo tierra y en tiempo 1 hora aproximadamente, con auto guia en varios idiomas ( si se compra la entrada con esa opcion). El osario es una parte de la historia de la ciudad, tal vez no sea muy recomendable para gente muy sensible o impresionable, no hay olor desagradable y la luz es muy tenue. Me gusto conocerlo

Tripadvisor customer · Gustavo · Oct 29, 2025

Excellent

Loved our guided tour! We got to see restricted access areas, and our tour guide Johnny was super knowledgeable about a ton of the history, not just about the catacombs but what led up to their creation and the implications behind it. He was great! We took our teens and they thought it was a really interesting experience, and couldn't believe how expansive the bones were.

GetYourGuide customer · Chelsey · United States · Oct 27, 2025

Excellent

An incredible experience, one of a kind journey below the streets of Paris. It was fascinating is all I can say. It’s a must do, don’t pass on this experience. Our guide Leo, she was an expert and she was very knowledgeable and made the journey interesting. Highly recommend Leo as a guide

Viator customer · Jeffrey · Oct 27, 2025

Excellent

1ste keer catacomben solo de standaard audiotour gedaan. Nu gekozen voor deze speciale tour met gids. Top ervaring gehad! Veel nieuwe, interessante info en andere gedeelte kunnen bewonderen.

GetYourGuide customer · Thomas · Netherlands · Oct 25, 2025

Excellent

This tour was totally worth the price! The guide was great and told us so much history across the full 2 hours! We even got to go into special areas with no other people which was great! The catacombs are definitely an experience, be mindful you are u defraud in tight spaces for a long time, but I don’t feel claustrophobic at all.

GetYourGuide customer · Mitchell · Australia · Oct 23, 2025

FAQs

I am in a wheelchair. Can I take a tour of Paris Catacombs?

Unfortunately, the Catacombs are not wheelchair accessible. Please be advised that there are 130 steps to the Catacombs. Unfortunately, there is no elevator access. Those with heart problems, claustrophobia, or other medical conditions should take this into consideration before booking this tour.

Do I need to bring an ID with me on this tour?

Yes! Please ensure that all members of your party, including children, have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit.

I'm claustrophobic. Can I still take a Catacomb tour?

While the Paris Catacombs are not the tightest catacombs we have ever visited, they are still a series of underground tunnels running deep below the streets of Paris. As such, we do not recommend visiting them if you suffer from Claustrophobia.

What should I wear on my Paris Catacombs tour?

Regardless of what the weather is above ground, the tunnels of the Paris Catacombs are a consistent wet and cool 14°C/57°F all year long. Because of this, we recommend that you wear appropriate clothes, carrying a cardigan in summer and wearing layers that you can remove in winter. We also recommend comfortable walking shoes as the ground is uneven in places.

Are the restrictions on what I can bring on my Paris Catacombs tour?

Yes - only very small backpacks and handbags may be taken inside Paris Catacombs. More specifically, any bag must be smaller than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm. There is no luggage storage at or near the Paris Catacombs and Walks cannot responsible for entry denied due to large luggage.