Skip-the-Line: Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with VIP Access

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2 hours

Paris

Basic Information

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Magpie ID: NELTWG

Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Trip difficultly: Moderate

Max Group Size: 19

Currency: EUR

Language: English

TimeZone: (GMT+01:00) Paris

Booking Cutoff: 0 hours before start time

Highlights

Explore the dark underworld of Paris 
With Skip-the-Line Access, descend into Paris’ eerie past
Privileged access to restricted areas that are closed to the general public
Small groups to ensure an intimate experience

Included

Skip-the-line access and visit to the Parisian catacombs
Small groups to ensure an intimate experience
Local English-speaking expert guide
Special access to restricted areas closed to general public

Excluded

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Commentary

Guide: English

Summary Description

Explore the soul-stirring depths of the Paris Catacombs on this exclusive, small-group tour as your expert guide unveils all the remarkable details that make the world's most populous gravesite so special.

Description

Venture below the avenues and Metro tunnels of Paris and into the Catacombs where the population of skeletons vastly outnumbers the living city above it. This small-group tour includes Skip-the-Line Entry and gives you exclusive access to areas of the Catacombs that are off-limits to other visitors. As you navigate the underground tunnels and chambers, your expert guide reveal exactly why the Paris Catacombs are arguably the most unique landmark in all of France. Exclusive sights include the Sacellum Crypt, where bones would be blessed before beginning their rest in the tunnels.

Start / End Location

Start Location: 1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Paris, FR

Start Location Notes: Directly at the entrance to the Catacombs de Paris. Your guide will be holding a sign up to identify themselves.

Start Location Direction: To arrive at the Catacombs by Metro please take Line 4 or Line 6 to the Denfert-Rochereau metro stop and exit using “Sortie 1”; the entrance to the Catacombs can be found directly across the street from this exit.

Start Location: Catacombs of Paris, Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Paris, France

Start Location Notes:

Start Location Direction:

End Location: 64 Avenue du Général Leclerc, 64 Av. du Général Leclerc, Paris, FR

End Location Notes: When the tour inside the Catacombs is complete the guide will walk the group out to the main road to 64 Avenue du Général Leclerc, at the intersection of Ave. du Général Leclerc and Rue Remy Dumoncel. The nearest metro stops are Mouton-Duvernet and Alesia.

End Location Direction:

Points of interest

Catacombs of Paris, Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Paris, France

Pricing

		NET RATE
SEMI-PRIVATE - UP TO 6 PEOPLE
Adult	15-99 years	Available on request
Child	4-14 years	Available on request
Infant	0-3 years	Available on request

		NET RATE
SEMI-PRIVATE - UP TO 19 PEOPLE
Adult	15-99 years	Available on request
Child	4-14 years	Available on request
Infant	0-3 years	Available on request

Know before you book

Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' access.
Please note that Special Access areas may be closed on some days
The Catacombs are quite small and dark in places. This tour may not be appropriate for individuals with claustrophobia

Know before you go

It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure
Our City Wonders guides will be holding a sign at the meeting point for easy recognition
Given the nature of the Catacombs, they are often wet, dirty, and a little slippery. They are also a cool 14°c year-round. Customers should be aware of these factors and dress appropriately and comfortable walking shoes are also recommended.
France’s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the Line Access and careful planning limit our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours

Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cut-off: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: This tour is subject to a 24-hour cancelation policy. If you wish to cancel or amend your booking, you can do so without charge by contacting us up to 24 hours in advance of your expected departure time.

Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate push chairs or strollers on our tours.
Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia.
Please note you will need to walk down 130 steps to access the Catacombs and climb 80 fairly steep steps to exit at the end of the tour.

Redemption Information

Please note that Paris will host the 2024 Olympics from July 26th to August 11th, followed by the Paralympics from August 28th to September 8th. This may have an impact on our travel plans. While we are committed to minimizing any sort of inconvenience, please be aware that unforeseen issues may arise. We will make every effort to navigate challenges and ensure a smooth experience for you.
• It is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refunded.
• For help with meeting points or other urgent issues, please phone (0033) 01 70371426.
• Our City Wonders guides will be holding a sign at the meeting point for easy recognition.
• The Catacombs are quite small and dark in places. This tour may not be appropriate for individuals with claustrophobia
• We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
• Given the nature of the Catacombs, they are often wet, dirty, and a little slippery. They are also a cool 14°c year-round. Customers should be aware of these factors and dress appropriately with a sweater during summer months. Comfortable walking shoes are also recommended.
• Customers are invited to bring a flashlight, although this is not obligatory.
• Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour.
• France’s tourist sites are among the most popular in the world. Skip the Line Access and careful planning limit our crowd exposure, but please be aware that some locations may be unavoidably busy during standard hours.

Strenuous
• Please note you will need to walk down 130 steps to access the Catacombs and climb 80 fairly steep steps to exit at the end of the tour.

Disclaimer
• We will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions.

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