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Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Tour with Special Access

343 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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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

4.9 /5

based on 343 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.9 /5

343 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.8/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Our tour guide, Amber, was phenomenal! She was knowledgeable, patient, willing to answer questions, and absolutely delightful. I am so glad I opted to tour the catacombs this way.

Verified · Linda · USA · Female · Sep 20, 2024

Excellent

It was a great tour! Got to experience a lot of food I would not other wise think of.

Verified · Michael · USA · Male · Aug 15, 2024

Excellent

This tour was awesome. The part I appreciated most was Amehd. His knowledge made this tour first class. He is truly a student of the history he is sharing and it shows. I appreciated the timely manner of the tour, the skip the line access and all the small details he showed us that others never saw.

Verified · Betsy · USA · Female · Mar 15, 2024

Excellent

We highly recommend the Catabombs tour. It’s so much better to have a guide to share information and answer questions. Getting to go into the restricted areas alone is worth the price. The history is fascinating and it is truly a respectful tour of the ossuary. This was one of the favorite tours of our trip.

Verified · Daren · USA · Male · Nov 25, 2023

Excellent

Our tour guide angel was amazing. You can tell he loves what he does and the history. He was very enthusiastic, kind, and welcoming. I would recommend anyone that takes the tour have angel as their guide.

Verified · Jill · USA · Male · Nov 05, 2023

Verified rating

4.9 /5

based on 343 Walks’ customer ratings

Guide

4.9/5

Guest Support

4.8/5

Total guest reviews

: 343 guest reviews

Excellent 309

Great 25

Good 6

Average 0

Poor 3

Latest reviews

Excellent

Our tour guide, Amber, was phenomenal! She was knowledgeable, patient, willing to answer questions, and absolutely delightful. I am so glad I opted to tour the catacombs this way.

Verified · Linda · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · Sep 20, 2024

Excellent

It was a great tour! Got to experience a lot of food I would not other wise think of.

Verified · Michael · USA · Male · 35 - 44 years · Aug 15, 2024

Excellent

Verified · Betsy · USA · Female · 45 - 54 years · Mar 15, 2024

Excellent

Verified · Daren · USA · Male · 45 - 54 years · Nov 25, 2023

Excellent

Verified · Jill · USA · Male · 25 - 34 years · Nov 05, 2023

Excellent

This was the best tour we took in Paris. Amber was absolutely amazing. She really made the whole experience unforgettable. Her knowledge and story telling was beyond expectation. I couldn't recommend the catacombs tour with Amber more.

Verified · Jodie · Australia · Female · 45 - 54 years · Oct 11, 2023

Excellent

Leo did an amazing job with the tour! Very knowledgeable and passionate about it! Thanks!

Verified · Edgar · USA · Male · 45 - 54 years · Sep 28, 2023

Excellent

Nice tour Very good guide Wonderful place

Verified · Omar · Saudi Arabia · Male · 25 - 34 years · Sep 01, 2023

Excellent

Angel was an amazing guide…so knowledgeable and friendly! My granddaughter was nervous about going down to the catacombs and he reassured her all would be well, including lending her his obsidian ring. He was delightful and explained the history of the architectural reasons for the tunnels as well as the movement of the bones from the cemeteries to the catacombs. I highly recommend this tour!

Verified · Wendy · USA · Female · 65 - 74 years · Aug 16, 2023

Excellent

Leo was an outstanding guide! We really enjoyed our tour and highly recommend it.

Verified · Aaron · USA · Male · 45 - 54 years · Jul 29, 2023

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.