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Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $217 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 322 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 7
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Memories France
- Meeting point
- Meet us outside the main entrance gate to the Catacombs.Nearest metroDenfert Rochereau. Exit at Sortie 1 and you will see the Catacombs entrance gate directly across the street.Your guide will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard.
Description
This VIP semi-private tour allows you to skip the long lines and unlock gates to hidden rooms in the Paris Catacombs. Join a small group of 7 people or fewer and an expert local guide, and discover the mysterious secrets buried under the streets of Paris.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, and Thu
- Start times
- 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM
- Next available
- Wed, Nov 25
- Adult (ages 4+)
- $217
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:20 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 26.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The Paris Catacombs
Explore the hidden world beneath the streets of Paris, on this VIP small group tour of the Catacombs. Follow your guide more than 20 meters below street level, into the shadowy and fascinating world invisible to the locals and visitors strolling the boulevards above. Your guide will lead you along endless tunnels stacked with neat rows of millions of bones, and unlock gates closed to the general public taking into obscure rooms full of surprises. This semi-private VIP tour will ensure you get the most out of this exceptional visit, allowing you to bypass the lines and spend more time enjoying this unique and fragile site. Learn the intriguing tales of those who worked, visited and have been laid to rest here over the centuries, including some who ventured in and never came out again. Hear stories of secret societies that still visit today. Past and present Paris and its inhabitants come to life as you explore the city’s gloomy entrails concealed below the surface.
What's included
Included
Explore eerie tunnels with an expert guide in an intimate group of 7 or fewer.
Experience a unique, VIP journey into one of Paris’s most fascinating underground worlds.
Benefit from special access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the public
Skip long lines and gain exclusive access to hidden rooms beneath Paris’s streets.
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
322 reviews
How it compares in Paris
- Price over the last 24 days: $216–$218
Excurgo comparison of 4,632 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There are 130 steps to enter the Paris Catacombs and 112 steps to exit.
- This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
- 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.
- Tickets for the Catacombs are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. They must be used with the group at the booked time and their availability is limited. Entry times are also prebooked and are strictly adhered too, we must enter on time. For this reason we are unable to issue refunds to latecomers or no shows for missed tours.
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
- The Catacombs are 20 meters/65 feet (and more) underground and the tunnels are narrow in places. This tour is not suitable for those with cardiac or respiratory problems, or suffering from claustrophobia.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour take?
Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour cost?
Prices start at $217 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, starting at 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM.
Can I cancel Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet us outside the main entrance gate to the Catacombs. Nearest metro: Denfert Rochereau. Exit at Sortie 1 and you will see the Catacombs entrance gate directly across the street. Your guide will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 322 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Memories France.
Reviews(322)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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