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Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas

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Paris, France
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Access to special areas of the Paris Catacombs
  • Skip-the-line ticket for Paris Catacombs
  • At 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM, this tour has a group size of 6 for a more intimate experience
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

2 Avenue du Général Leclerc
75014 Paris, France

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End point

1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
75014 Paris, France

Outside of the Catacombs.

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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. Tour the Catacombs' main tunnels to discover a city of dead beneath the City of Lights and then explore two special access tunnels.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Access to special areas of the Paris Catacombs
  • Skip-the-line ticket for Paris Catacombs
  • At 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM, this tour has a group size of 6 for a more intimate experience
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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