Walking Tours · Historical Tours

Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas

4.7(969)4.7 out of 5, from 969 reviews·2h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 14Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–1, child 2–14, adult 15–99

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Open to all ages, including your youngest.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

Below the streets of Paris lurks an entire secret history of the city’s dead. On this unique storytelling tour, you’ll visit the Paris Catacombs to see the remains of millions of Parisians and learn about the fascinating ways in which this ancient city has dealt with its dead. As you explore these eerie tunnels you also enjoy parts of the Catacombs usually closed to the public and facts and stories from an expert local guide. Please note: This tour has a decreased group size of six people and a modified price on select days to allow for a more intimate experience.

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What you actually do

You get out at all 1 stops.

  1. 1

    The Paris Catacombs

    Once inside, your knowledgeable guide ushers you through the extensive subterranean network, created when Parisian leaders undertook the greatest civil engineering project of their time to address the overcrowding in their city's cemeteries.

    You get out here120 minAdmission included

Where the day happens

≈ 2.9 km from the city centre. 1 stop shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover other — budget for those separately.

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Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.

Good to know (8)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
  • The catacombs are subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
  • Please note: This tour has a decreased group size of six people and a modified price on select days to allow for a more intimate experience.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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