Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour: Secret History of the City's Dead

Discover the hidden secrets of Paris on a special access tour of the Catacombs. Explore the underground tunnels, learn about the city’s history, and see the remains of millions of Parisians. Limited group size for an intimate experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Paris Catacombs - Gain immediate access to the Paris Catacombs with your skip-the-line admission. 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…
What's Included
  • Access to special areas of Paris Catacombs
  • Skip the line access to Paris Catacombs
  • Expert English-speaking guide
  • Small group size of 6 for a more intimate experience
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information

Beneath the streets of Paris lies a hidden history of the city’s deceased. On this distinctive storytelling tour, you’ll explore the Paris Catacombs, where the remains of millions of Parisians rest, and discover the intriguing methods this ancient city has used to handle its dead. As you navigate these haunting tunnels, you’ll also gain special access…

Location
2 Av. du Général Leclerc
Avenue du Général Leclerc
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 2 avenue du General Leclerc (Café du Rendez-vous).
Cancellation Policy

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

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Michael_k
Jan 11, 2025
Horror & History - Friendly, English speaking tour guide with a knowledge of fascinating historical details. A fun, educational experience with some genuine creepiness. 🎭💀
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Ted
Jan 11, 2025
Agatha was great and knew so much about the history of Paris and even roughed it out in the rain for us. She was amazing - Was a very personal tour with a lot of information. We really go to know a lot about the island, even in the pouring rain, great time!
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734staceem
Jan 11, 2025
Catacombs - We enjoyed so much. Very informative and interesting. Very worth it. One of my favorite experiences in Paris. Eleanor was great.
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Emily
Jan 10, 2025
Great tour - Great tour. It was easy to meet the guide and skip the line. She was knowledgeable and personable. She also knew the best places and ways to take your picture and was more than willing to take your picture for you.
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Mallory_w
Jan 9, 2025
Visit the catacombs for history, not bones - Our guide was the best and she did it while pregnant. The walking was probably the hardest part. Having a guide that told us the history of this special place was the best part of the tour
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F2083xistephaniec
Dec 28, 2024
Very interesting experience - Eleanor was a great guide and provided many interesting insights into the history of the Catacombs. We all really enjoyed the tour. Would definitely recommend.
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Ingxiang_s
Jan 9, 2025
Jonny is an excellent... - Jonny is an excellent guide. His explanations helped us understand so much more. Highly recommended. Thanks!
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Scottietomo
Jan 2, 2025
Informative with one issue - The tour provided an informative exploration of the extensive underground catacombs. Access to two private areas was a notable feature. Our sole criticism was the large size of our tour group. Many catacomb passages are confined, making it challenging for everyone to gather around the tour guide. This resulted in occasional difficulties in comprehending the tour guide’s instructions and observing the historical significance of the sites. To address this issue, we would appreciate a reduction in the tour group size or the provision of wireless listening devices and a microphone-equipped tour guide. Despite these minor concerns, we highly recommend this tour for gaining insights into the historical significance of the catacombs.
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Karen_k
Jan 4, 2025
Not as advertised - The description said tour was a maximum of 6, there were 13 in our group. It also said they wouldn’t wait for latecomers, we waited almost 30 minutes for the last people to come. The tour itself was ok, but not worth the extra money.
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Ccgaut
Jan 4, 2025
trip cancelled last minute - I signed up for this trip knowing it was 2-3 times the list price from the official web site, but I wanted to be sure we had reservations for our trip. They kept sending reminders "we are going to charge your credit card..." 24 hours before the trip, I got a "We cancelled your trip" message - said my CC didn't go through. No opportunity to check the payment, use a different card, nothing. Just cancelled. Very disappointing.
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