Paris Catacombs: Exclusive Underground Tour

Explore the hidden depths of the Paris Catacombs on an exclusive VIP tour. Skip the line and gain access to restricted areas, including the Sacellum Crypt, for a unique and immersive experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 48 hours
Highlights
  • The Paris Catacombs - An English-speaking local expert will guide your group through the 200-mile maze of bone-lined galleries and former quarry tunnels. At the entrance, an inscription reads, “Arrête! C’est ici l’empire de la mort” – “Stop! Here lies the empire of death.” Here, you will encounter the remains of dignitaries such as Rabelais and…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking expert guide
  • Special access to restricted areas closed to general public
  • Small groups to ensure an intimate experience
  • Guided visit of the Paris Catacombs
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Food/Beverages
Additional Information

Explore beneath the streets and Metro lines of Paris to discover the Catacombs, where the number of skeletons greatly exceeds the city’s current population. This intimate group tour offers entry to sections of the Catacombs typically off-limits to the public, providing a richer and more engaging experience. Highlights include the Sacellum Crypt, a…

Location
Catacombs of Paris
Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
Meet at the entrance to the Catacombes de Paris. He/She will be holding a sign. To arrive at the Catacombs by Metro please take Line 4 or Line 6 to the Denfert-Rochereau metro stop and exit using “Sortie 1”; the entrance to the Catacombs can be found directly across the street from this exit.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Customer Ratings
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Don
Aug 28, 2025
Paris Catacombs are great! - Riti was a great guide. Thank you! The stories behind some of this, but just understanding how all of this got here was very educational
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J865hjclairew
Aug 28, 2025
Best tour of Catacombs - Highly recommend! - Riti was absolutely fantastic. Funny, very knowledgeable and helpful!!! Loved it and would recommend to anyone coming to Paris!
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Q3532gcmiken
Aug 26, 2025
Amazing tour with spooky stories and horrific truths! - Riti was great! With two teenage children, they loved it. Overall great experience. Cold and damp, but was fun and informative.
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Susan_f
Aug 26, 2025
Excellent guide and tour - Really interesting and informative guide. Very helpful and the special access option was a great choice! Highly recommend and it us worth the extra cost :)
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Laurie_k
Aug 20, 2025
Fantastic Tour with Vic - Vic was an amazing tour guide! Such a fascinating place and she made it come alive. Very knowledgeable and entertaining!
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Cristobal_s
Aug 12, 2025
It was amazing and i... - It was amazing and i loved it. the special access is so amazing. Seeing the restricted areas is so cool and really worth this tour alone
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Will_h1234
Aug 8, 2025
Paris Catacombs - Laurence was the best! Great tour. Thank you! We went through the catacombs and he had great explanations of the various sites.
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Corie_h
Jul 21, 2025
Fascinating Tour - A interesting tour that explains why the Paris catacombs are filled with human remains and what other things have happened and continue to happen in the catacombs. .
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Matthew_b
Aug 29, 2025
It’s a long tour and once... - It’s a long tour and once you’ve seen a skull and femur that’s basically it. Pretty expensive tour for what it is.
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Kendra_s
Jul 21, 2025
Great guide - The tour guide was great and the catacombs were fascinating. The only issue was that the VIP area was closed. I understand that it being closed was not the fault of the tour guide or tour company, but it was disappointing since we had paid a premium price for that experience.
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From $151
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience (local time).