Guided access and queue skipping are included; steep stair access and slippery tunnels make this unsuitable for limited mobility. 4.87 from 322 reviews at €190 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #2 of 6 in Catacombs Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €190 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 314 of 322
Star breakdown of all 322 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides, restricted rooms and small groups; the stairs down and back up can be demanding.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 April 2024 to 26 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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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.
2h · Admission includedThis 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 6 | €190 | 2h | 4.87 (322) | shared |
| Paris Catacombs Semi-Private Max 6 People Guided Tour | €209 | 1h 30m | 4.96 (251) | shared |
| Paris Catacombs Guided Tour | €139 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (266) | shared |
| Paris Catacombs Tour with Restricted Areas | €209 | 1h 30m | 4.7 (90) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 6 in Catacombs Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €139 to €209, median €190; typical length 1h 45m. 0 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Catacombs Tours