Paris Catacombs Guided Tour
Description
Go below the city streets of Paris to explore the darkest part of the City of Light — the Catacombs. You'll go where other tourists don't have access and learn who's buried in these 200 miles of tunnels. Explore the underground burial chambers for millions of Parisians who found their way to the Catacombs due to overcrowded cemeteries. You'll walk through corridors piled with bones, carefully and often artistically arranged, preserved for centuries in the ossuaries. Not only will your expert guide share strange legends about this subterranean underworld, but they'll also give you tips on how to find unique bone configurations and even art. The Paris Catacombs might be macabre and a little bit creepy, but it's an experience you're sure to always remember. Don't forget to end your tour by picking up a souvenir in the Paris Catacombs shop!
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Itinerary
Paris Catacombs Descent Descend more than 60 feet underground into the historic ossuaries with your guide, including areas that are off limits to other visitors and tours. The Empire of Death Sign You’ve been warned to stop as you enter the Empire of Death (“Arrête! C’est ici l’Empire de la Mort”), but your tour guide won’t let you turn back. Ossuaries Explore the underground burial chambers for millions of Parisians who found their way to the Catacombs due to overcrowded cemeteries. Special-access areas Check out areas of the Paris Catacombs that aren’t open to the general public. These are the most fascinating parts of the 200 miles of tunnels. Shop Paris Catacombs After visiting the city’s most unusual must-see attraction, pick up the perfect souvenir to remember this unique experience.
Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- There is approximately 1 mile of walking. Also, there are approximately 130 steps down and 85 steps back up to street level. This tour is not recommended for people who have mobility issues or anxiety in closed spaces. Please note that the temperatures in the Catacombs are 14 degrees centigrade.
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Reviews(253)
Fantastic tour. Maria was friendly, funny, knowledgeable and genuinely interested in the catacombs. I loved seeing the extra tunnels not open to the public and all the history about the place. We really enjoyed it.
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad Maria made your Catacombs visit such a memorable experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her! 😊
Maria was fabulous - super knowledgeable and genuinely interested in the catacombs. The extra tunnels were great - away from the crowds and fantastic to see some different things. What a fascinating place. We loved it.
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are thrilled Maria made your trip through the Catacombs so fascinating and memorable. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Maria was the perfect guide!! Very fun and enthusiastic! Very informative. Definitely recommend!
Thanks a million for the fantastic feedback! We are so glad you had such a fun and thrilling time with Maria in the Catacombs. Hope to see you again soon!
Very cool and unique experience. Our Guide was good although she spoke very fast and occasionally her accent was hard to understand what she was saying
Thank you for sharing your feedback, James! We’re so glad you found the Catacombs to be a cool and unique experience—there’s certainly nothing quite like exploring Paris’ underground world of history and mystery! We also appreciate your honest comments about the pace and clarity of the guide. We’ll share your feedback with the team so we can continue making the experience as engaging and accessible as possible. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review for ExperienceFirst.
Marie was magnificent. Learned so much, and laughed along the way. A memorable experience of a crazy labyrinth of the dead. Weirdly beautiful.
Hi there! Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We’re thrilled Maria made your journey through the Catacombs both fascinating and fun—because what’s better than getting lost in a crazy labyrinth of the dead with plenty of laughs along the way? We couldn’t agree more: weirdly beautiful, wonderfully eerie, and definitely an experience to remember! We hope to guide you into another adventure soon—preferably one with a little more sunlight!
Igor was very knowledgeable and funny and we enjoyed the whole experience. Having a guide made the whole experience better
Thank you for the glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that Igor's knowledge and sense of humor made your journey through the Catacombs even more memorable. Having a guide to bring the stories, secrets, and mysteries to life makes the adventure even more special. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Igor! We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Such a unique experience. Adults and teens both found the tour fascinating. Our guide, Igor, was friendly and knowledgeable and very patient with the younger kids
What a wonderful review—thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're so happy to hear that both the adults and teens found the tour fascinating and that even our younger explorers enjoyed the journey. Igor is one of our best guides! We hope to welcome your family back for another unforgettable adventure soon!
Maria was fantastic! She was enthusiastic and had great knowledge of history. Highly recommended!!
We're thrilled to hear you had such a fantastic experience with Maria. She'll be delighted to know her enthusiasm and passion for history helped make your visit so enjoyable. Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your kind feedback. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable tour soon.
What an extraordinary experience to partake in. Igor, our guide, was so knowledgeable about this history and added levity to experience. A definite must do with the dual VIP viewings and personal tour.
We're delighted to hear you had such an extraordinary experience. Igor will be thrilled to know his knowledge, engaging storytelling, and sense of humor made the tour both informative and enjoyable. It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed the exclusive VIP access and personal tour. Thank you for your thoughtful recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience.
Maria was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable.
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Maria. She'll be so pleased to know her knowledge helped make your experience both enjoyable and memorable. Thank you for your kind feedback, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon.
