Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Tour with Special Access

756 reviews

2 hours

Max 14

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)
  • Sites Visited
  • 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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Excellent
The tour was informative and the special access to various rooms was really neat. We learned a lot about the catacombs past and its future.
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Oct 17, 2025
Excellent
Eleonore, was a knowledgeable and well paced guide. She was thoughtful and safe. She made sure to give everyone a positive experience.
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Oct 17, 2025
Excellent
Great tour!! Andrei was a fantastic guide
GetYourGuide customer · Australia · Oct 14, 2025
Excellent
Andrei was a great guide! He told very interesting history of the catacombs and was very engaging. Note to future travelers: bring tip money. These guys dont get the full booking price, so they rely on guest generosity.
GetYourGuide customer · Germany · Oct 09, 2025
Excellent
I loved our guide Leo. She was extremely informative and also passionate about what she was telling us. She had some sense of humour and was very good catering to some extra needs that I had. Thank you Leo. Also the catacombs were an amazing experience.
GetYourGuide customer · Australia · Oct 09, 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.

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