Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour

Summary Description

Meet your guide in central Paris in time for your tour. To start, you skip the long entrances lines and head straight to the tombs in a group capped at 19 people. Listen as your guide tells the 2,000-year history of space, including its start as quarries as descend into the shadowy tunnels.

On this tour, you venture deep underground, with special access to chambers off-limits to other tourists, like a secret chapel decorated with skulls and femurs. Get a new perspective on the romantic French capital as you explore the unique civil engineering project, a ghoulish testament to Parisian ingenuity. With skulls and bones stacked in decorative piles, the eerie labyrinth of tombs is still home to the remains of some 6 million Parisians.

The tour ends at the exit to the Catacombs.

Highlights
  • An in-depth guided walking tour of the Catacombs of Paris
  • Bypass the entrance queue with skip-the-line admission tickets
  • You guide traces the underground chambers’ 2,000-year history
  • Explore usually off-limits sections, including a secret chapel of skulls
  • Description

    The Catacombs of Paris are a network of former quarries under the city, converted into ossuaries beginning in the late 18th century. Stacked with millions of skulls and bones, the underground cemetery contains 2,000 years of history. Explore the one-of-a-kind underground city of the dead on this in-depth guided tour, which bypasses the entrance lines and grants special access to off-limits parts of the tombs.

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Skip the line access to Paris Catacombs
    • Access to special areas of Paris Catacombs
    • Expert English/ French speaking guide
    • Entry/Admission - The Paris Catacombs
    • Guaranteed to skip the lines
    What's Not Included
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • Duration: 2h
    • Mobile tickets accepted
    • Instant confirmation
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    Additional Information

    Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    To ensure the safety of visitors, French authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the Catacombs. Only bags smaller than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm will be accepted. Walks will is not responsible for entry denied due to large luggage. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and delay which may be caused by extra security checks.
    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.
    Please note, the people who guard the Paris Catacombs consider women who are visibly pregnant to have a "mobility impairment" and therefore do not allow them to descend into the Catacombs. While we do not necessarily agree with this assessment, we have to respect their policies. If you are visibly pregnant we recommend that you do not take this tour and cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entrance.
    Unfortunately Catacombs are not accesible for Wheelchairs or strollers
    IMPORTANT NOTE: From July 21st 2021, all sites in Paris that we visit during our tours are requiring clients and guides alike to provide proof of vaccination or a negative test within the past 48-hours for entry. If you have any questions regarding your tour, please reach out to us prior and we can help answer any questions you may have.
    Not wheelchair accessible
    Near public transportation
    Infants must sit on laps
    The Paris Catacombs tunnels are often wet and cool (14°C/57°F all year long). We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes.
    Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    The tour is in English only
    This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers

    FAQ

    What time does Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour start?

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    Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour will start at 12:30 PM.

    What is the Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour cancellation policy?

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    Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    How much is Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour?

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    Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour price starts from $100.80.

    Which attractions will I visit with Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour?

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    During this experience, places you will visit include: