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Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access

4.7(957 reviews)Paris, FranceRef. viator-46018P6
2hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

Explore the Paris Catacombs on a guided tour that includes access to areas typically closed to the public. This tour allows you to witness the remains of millions of Parisians while an expert local guide shares insights about the city's history and its treatment of the deceased. The experience is designed for small groups, with a maximum of six participants for a more personal visit. It is advisable to check for modified pricing on select days.

Itinerary

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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.

What's included / not included

Local English-speaking guideAccess to special areas of the Paris CatacombsExpertly guided walking tourSkip-the-line ticket for Paris CatacombsAt 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM, this tour has a group size of 6 for a more intimate experience
GratuitiesHotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • 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.

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