Small Group Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour

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

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

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.

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
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Walks

About operator:

Walks of France is a sightseeing and walking tour operator specializing in half and full day guided tours of Paris and the surrounding regions. We visit Paris' top sights in small groups led by friendly, expert local guides and storytellers. Our unique itineraries are crafted to help you get the most out of your trip! A brand extension of Walks of Italy and New York.