Venture below the avenues and Metro tunnels of Paris and into the Catacombs, whose population of skeletons far outnumbers the living city above. This small-group tour includes access to areas of the Catacombs that are normally closed to the general public, giving you a deeper and more immersive experience. Exclusive sights include the Sacellum Crypt, where bones were blessed before beginning their rest in the tunnels.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:43 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 85 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Your guide, an English-speaking local expert, will lead your group into the 200-mile labyrinth 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’ll see remains of dignitaries like Rabelais and Robespierre, among over 6 million former Parisians. While standard visits stick to public routes, your guide takes you beyond the usual path. Discover hidden sites like Gilbert’s Tomb and the Port Mahon Gallery, where an 18th-century quarry worker secretly carved sculptures over five years before a tragic cave-in. You’ll also see the Quarryman’s Footbath and the Sepulchral Lamp, whose flame reassured workers that the air was safe. As you explore, your guide brings to life the history, legends, and mysteries of this underground world. After this journey 65 feet beneath Paris, you’ll never see the city the same way again.
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If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $284 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:00 PM, and 5:30 PM.
Children aged 4–14 pay from $204, adults from $216. Infants go free.
It can: 85 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 2 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours.
Not wheelchair accessible.
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Great tour and group. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the catacombs and I appreciated that she had translated some of the poetic inscriptions into English for us. That provided a more personal connection to the history of place. The artwork and artifacts in the restricted areas added to history.
Good value. Informative and creative tour guide Michelle. I highly recommend this specific tour. It felt like a private tour.
Michelle was a fantastic guide and the tour was chock full of interesting information and poetry which was a really nice touch. I highly recommend Michelle.
The catacombs are cooler than I expected but not uncomfortable. We did a semi-private tour with Frederick and he was amazing. It also came with access to nin-public areas. Very worth a visit.
I recently took a an extended tour of the catacombs with a small group and for those visiting Paris i must say that out of everything i had seen and did, this tour must not be missed. Aside from the vast collection of stonework and bones that are as beautiful as they are macabre, throughout the tour getting the history and philosophies of the city above and seeing how that shaped and defined this space was wonderful. Our tour was led by Saeed and he was very knowledgeable, well spoken, and had a good sense of humor. You can tell he has a genuine passion for leading this tour, anyone looking for a great guided experience would do well to have him as their guide. And for those desiring photos he was more than willing to assist in taking some pictures as well.
Matilda was great. She was very nice
The underground mine and ossuary were phenomenal — stunning, respectful, and unforgettable. A must see for anyone visiting in Paris. Saeed, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, and the tour itself was absolutely worth the high price and the difficulty of getting tickets. They sell out instantly, often a week in advance, and you cannot buy them at the entrance. The entrance staff above ground were the only bad part of the experience. They were openly rude, refused to help with tickets, answered everything with “I don’t know, you should have sorted it before you got here,” and told people it was impossible to get tickets on the day. When I explained my data wasn’t working, I was told “that’s not my problem,” and a guard even pushed me back when I asked for help with my phone. Everything below ground was extraordinary; everything above ground was the problem.
We paid A LOT of money for this tour to avoid having to book while we were traveling. I was hesitant because of the price and because there are apparently so many fraudulent tickets out there. I am very glad we booked this tour. It was very interesting and gave my teens something different to do in Paris. Everyone enjoyed it. I'm pretty claustrophobic and I was fine (other than the nightmare I had after the long flight home that I was trapped down there and no one could find me). Book it!
We really enjoyed our tour with Saeed! He was informative, engaging, and told some good stories. We went to a couple of areas that aren’t accessible to the general public as well.
We had an absolutely incredible experience on the Paris Catacombs Underground Small Group Tour with Michelle. She was truly exceptional—without question one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had. Michelle’s knowledge of the Catacombs was remarkable, but what made the tour so memorable was how she brought everything to life. She seamlessly blended history, fascinating stories, little-known facts, and the broader history of Paris in a way that kept us engaged from beginning to end. You could tell she has a genuine passion for both the Catacombs and the city itself. The small group setting made the experience even more personal, allowing us to ask questions and really immerse ourselves in this extraordinary place. We walked away not only amazed by the Catacombs but with a much deeper appreciation for Paris and its rich history. If you’re considering a Catacombs tour, don’t hesitate and if you’re lucky enough to get Michelle as your guide, you’re in for something truly special. Thank you, Michelle, for making this one of the highlights of our trip to Paris! 🇫🇷
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas | 2 hours | 4.6 (1,107) | $284 | |
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 Paris Catacombs Small Group Guided Tour with Reserved Access | 2 hours | — | $143 | View |