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2 hours
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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 6 people or fewer and an expert local guide, and discover the mysterious secrets buried under the streets of Paris.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience a unique, VIP journey into one of Paris’s most fascinating underground worlds.
Explore eerie tunnels with an expert guide in an intimate group of 6 or fewer.
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.
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
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.
289 reviews
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ROBIN R,
May 10, 2025
- Viator
An excellent tour - there are a lot of steps down so there are a lot of steps back up. It’s a wonderful maze of neatly stacked bones and there are designs in a few areas. Our tour guide had so much good information but unfortunately I don’t remember her name.
Kerry D,
May 7, 2025
- Viator
Besides the fact that this tour got you access to two private areas, our guide, “Mar,” was very knowledgeable and passionate about the catacombs. She brought the history to life and had a presence as if you’ve always known her.
David C,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
Amazing tour….humid so floors are very wet from ceiling drippings. Ariel was a great guide with an in depth knowledge of Paris and Catacomb history.
Lauren B,
Mar 7, 2025
- Viator
This was, by far, a Must Do! Johnny was GREAT! He was extremely knowledgeable and provided an extensive historical background so that you could understand what lead up to why the bones are underground. Fantastic Tour!
sarah h,
Dec 28, 2024
- Viator
Incredible tour, Arthur was charismatic and quite knowledgeable; the personal tour and access to restricted sections well worth the experience! Highly recommend
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