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Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas

4.7 Great 958 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation Skip the line Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Best access in our Catacombs Tours comparison. Galleries the standard ticket never reaches, guided at €139 per person: 4.67 from 958 reviews.

Trade-off: Bigger group than the six-cap.

Last checked: September 4, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A catacombs tour with access to areas the standard ticket never reaches, backed by 958 reviews. The underground city with its locked doors opened.

From the guide

Below the streets of Paris lurks an entire secret history of the city’s dead. On this unique storytelling tour, you’ll visit the Paris Catacombs to see the remains of millions of Parisians and learn about the fascinating ways in which this ancient city has dealt with its dead. As you explore these eerie tunnels you also enjoy parts of the Catacombs usually closed to the public and facts and stories from an expert local guide.

Please note: This tour has a decreased group size of six people and a modified price on select days to allow for a more intimate experience.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Departures: 12:30, 13:30, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30
Scheduled through December 2026

This tour runs Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, departing at 12:30, 13:30, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30. Scheduled through December 2026. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Access to special areas of the Paris Catacombs
Expertly guided walking tour
Skip-the-line ticket for Paris Catacombs
At 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM, this tour has a group size of 6 for a more intimate experience

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Itinerary

The Paris Catacombs Stop 1
Once inside, your knowledgeable guide ushers you through the extensive subterranean network, created when Parisian leaders undertook the greatest civil engineering project of their time to address the overcrowding in their city's cemeteries. Tour the Catacombs' main tunnels to discover a city of dead beneath the City of Lights and then explore two special access tunnels.
2h
Admission included

Departure & Return

Start point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 2 avenue du General Leclerc (Café du Rendez-vous).

End point

Outside of the Catacombs.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
  • The catacombs are subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
  • Please note: This tour has a decreased group size of six people and a modified price on select days to allow for a more intimate experience.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 139 / person