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title: Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour
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city: Paris
country: France
price: 190
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availability: bookable
rating: 4.87
reviews: 322
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Shared group capped at seven
rank_in_category: 2 of 6 (Catacombs Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-08
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# Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour

**Guidekin's take:** Enter restricted rooms in the Paris Catacombs with a small shared group of up to seven. 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 (table below).

## Overview

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 7 people or fewer and an expert local guide, and discover the mysterious secrets buried under the streets of Paris.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet us outside the main entrance gate…
- Starts 13:30, 16:30, 17:30: 3 departures a day
- Fitness notes apply: see additional information

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €190 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.87/5 from 322 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Memories France
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 13:30, 16:30, 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.87 from 322 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 314 of 322.

- 5 stars: 302 (94%)
- 4 stars: 12 (4%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 7 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the guides, restricted rooms and small groups; the stairs down and back up can be demanding.

**Praised:**
- Knowledgeable guides make the history engaging with stories and humour
- Restricted rooms and passages are a highlight for many
- Small groups make the visit feel personal and less crowded
- An unhurried pace with patient answers to questions
- Respectful explanations of the remains and the people buried there

**Complaints:**
- Stairs down and back up can be physically demanding
- Some had trouble locating the guide before entry

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-04-19 to 2026-08-26); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Explore eerie tunnels with an expert guide in an intimate group of 7 or fewer.
- Experience a unique, VIP journey into one of Paris’s most fascinating underground worlds.
- 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.

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **The Paris Catacombs** (2h; admission included) - 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...

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu
- Departures: 13:30, 16:30, 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Meet us outside the main entrance gate to the Catacombs.
Nearest metro: Denfert Rochereau. Exit at Sortie 1 and you will see the Catacombs entrance gate directly across the street.
Your guide will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdbbQwbZx5kcRs7Qu5nPw18g

Ends: The catacombs exit is a few blocks away from the entrance, on rue Remy Dumoncel. The nearest metros are Alesia and Mouton Duvernet.

## Good to know

- 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.

## Compared with other Catacombs Tours

| 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](/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-semi-private-max-6-people-guided-tour/?format=md) | €209 | 1h 30m | 4.96 (251) | shared |
| [Paris Catacombs Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-guided-tour/?format=md) | €139 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (266) | shared |
| [Paris Catacombs Tour with Restricted Areas](/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-tour-with-restricted-areas/?format=md) | €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.

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