Paris Catacombs English Guided Tour

4.5(517)2 hoursEnglish, Spanish, French, Italian +16Paris, France

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Your experience

Descend 60 feet beneath Paris on this guided Catacombs tour with special access to restricted tunnels.

Getting started

Meet your English-speaking guide near the main entrance of the Paris Catacombs. After a quick ticket check and security screening, your guide will introduce the tour and share essential safety tips before you begin your underground journey.

What to expect

Paris Catacombs

Explore the world’s largest underground burial site, a labyrinth of tunnels stretching over 200 miles and housing the remains of millions. The Catacombs date back to the late 18th century and are renowned for their historical and cultural significance.

Features

• Timed entry: Pick your preferred slot to start the tour, avoiding long lines and planning your visit exactly when it suits you.

• Guided tour: Led by an expert English-speaking guide who shares fascinating stories, historical facts, and hidden details of the tunnels and ossuary.

• Restricted areas access: Explore sections normally closed to the public, including hidden galleries and the Port-Mahon Gallery.

• Group size: Limited to 19 people, making the tour personal, interactive, and easy to ask questions throughout.

This ticket gives you timed entry to the Paris Catacombs, so you can plan your visit without waiting in long lines.
You’ll get access to restricted areas that are usually closed to the public, including hidden galleries and unique sections of the tunnels.
An expert English-speaking guide leads the tour, sharing fascinating facts, stories, and little-known anecdotes about the Catacombs.
Groups are capped at a maximum of 19 people, making it easy to ask questions and enjoy a personal, engaging experience.
Walking through nearly 2,000 acres of tunnels, you’ll see how the site transformed from a quarry into the city’s largest ossuary and discover the history behind its most iconic sections.

Timed entry to Paris Catacombs
1.5 hour guided tour by an expert English-speaking guide
Exclusive access to restricted areas
Group of up to 19 people

Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Good to know

Comfortable shoes and warm clothing recommended, as the Catacombs maintain a temperature of around 14°C (57°F) and the tunnels can be slippery.
Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Suitcases, large bags, strollers, and motorcycle helmets are not allowed.
Smoking, drinking, and eating inside is strictly prohibited.
Strollers are not allowed at the venue; use a baby carrier.