VIP Catacombs of Paris restricted access tour
Attractions & guided tours

VIP Catacombs of Paris restricted access tour

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£104.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Do this because
  • Multiple departure times throughout the day give you more control over your day of sightseeing
  • Unique experience - definitely something to write home about
  • Save time and see more with skip-the-line access
  • Smaller group size gives you a personalized experience in good company
What to expect

Skip the long lines and unlock gates to hidden rooms in the Catacombs on this small-group tour. Explore the world’s largest ossuary and discover the buried secrets of underground Paris.

Beneath the streets of Paris, there is another, darker side to the city that few get to see. Twenty meters below street level, the galleries of the Paris Catacombs extend for over 200 miles - a subterranean maze under the city that many are unaware of as they stroll along the streets above.

Initially quarried to provide limestone for the construction of the famous Parisian buildings and bridges, the Paris Catacombs are now home to the bones of more than 6 million former Parisians. Their remains were carefully moved here in the 18th century, in a discreet operation to transfer them from the insalubrious and overflowing cemeteries of the city center. Nowadays, wall after wall of stacked bones, and some more slightly macabre compositions, await you as you follow an expert local guide into ‘The Empire of Death'.

Your guide will lead you through the underground passages. You'll access to parts of the Catacombs that are closed to the general public, have underground gates unlocked especially for you and your group, and learn the intriguing stories of those who worked, visited and have been laid to rest here over the centuries, including the secret societies who still visit today.

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What's included
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What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Catacombes de Paris, 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris

Meeting point:
Meet your guide outside the main entrance to the Catacombs- meet in front of the gate on Place Denfert Rochereau. Do not wait in the line or go inside, please go straight to the gate where your guide will be waiting for you. Nearest metro station: Denfert Rochereau (lines 4 and 6). Exit at Sortie 1 and you will see the Catacombs entrance directly across the street. Your guide will be wearing their guide card on an orange lanyard.
What to remember

Not suitable for:

  • Wheelchair users or those with limited mobility
  • People with cardiac or respiratory problems, or suffering from claustrophobia

Know in advance

  • Small groups of 6 people maximum allow for an intimate VIP visit to this very special place
  • There are 130 steps to enter the Paris Catacombs and 112 steps to exit
  • The Catacombs are 20 meters/65 feet (and more) underground and the tunnels are narrow in places
  • The tunnels can be slippery and remain at a temperature of around 14°C/57°F, even in summer. Guests are advised to wear sturdy shoes and bring warm clothing
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time. The local operator has reserved entry times at the sites to allow you to skip the lines and it's not possible to start the tour late. No refund for missed tours
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Provider
Memories France
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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