The Catacombs of Paris (Private Tour)

Highlights

  • Navigate the labyrinth of dimly lit passageways

  • Discover a hidden, ancient world of mystery and death

  • Hear how the French Resistance utilised the caves

  • Learn how 6 million came to be buried in teh catacombs

  • Do something that is totally unforgettable

Summary

Descend into a ghostly world of tunnels and tombs underneath the streets of Paris

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point

Mouton-Duvernet metro station, Paris, Île-de-France, FR

123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States

Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Make your guided descent into the ghostly depths of the Catacombs. 

* Leave the sunlight of leafy Paris and descend 130 steps. 
* Navigate the labyrinth of dimly lit **passageways, burials and caves**. 
* Learn how 6 million Parisians came to be buried 70 feet below the city. 
* Hear how the **French Resistance** utilised the caves during **Nazi occupation**. 
* Enjoy fascinating narration and storytelling to reveal its chilling history. 
* Climb out of the darkness onto the bustling streets of the 14th arrondissement.

Discover a hidden, ancient world of mystery and death. A 180-plus-mile maze of tunnels lying beneath the cafes, sleepy apartments and patisseries of Paris. Once a network of old limestone quarries, they served as a depository for the skeletons of some six million Parisians that overcrowded city cemeteries in the 18th and 19th centuries. Not for the feint-hearted, you will pass along low, dimly lit caves dripping with water droplets. The air is cool at this depth. The walls of the passageways are lined 10 feet deep with skeletal remains, artfully stacked and placed. 

Cared for and led by your expert guide, you will seamlessly navigate the complex tangle of caves and passageways. Learn about the fascinating history of the tunnels, of famous Parisians who are thought to be buried here. Hear of the desperation of Parisian government to relieve the overflowing, diseased city cemeteries. And how it was used by French Resistance during Nazi occupation. Do something that is totally unforgettable.

What’s included?

  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

  • Skip the line admission to the infamous catacombs of Paris

  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places

  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend snacks along the way

  • Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point

Things to know

Before you book

  • Please bring comfortable walking shoes

  • Kids under 4 are free

Before you go

  • Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes prior to the tour start time

  • Please bring waterproof clothing in case it rains

  • In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water

Covid Policy

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:

Travel Curious, based in Shoreditch/London, researches, creates and owns immersive, cultural tours and experiences in cities throughout the world. We provide our tours and experiences as a service to the travel industry and are privileged to name some of the biggest global brands as our partners