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title: Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas
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city: Paris
country: France
price: 139
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rating: 4.67
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duration_minutes: 120
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rank_in_category: 5 of 6 (Catacombs Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-08
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# Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas

**Guidekin's take:** A catacombs tour with access to areas the standard ticket never reaches, backed by 969 reviews. The underground city with its locked doors opened.

**Ticket and access?:** Choose guided special area access with a skip the line ticket at €139 per person for 2h; unsuitable for limited mobility. Trade-off: Unsuitable for limited mobility. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #5 of 6 in Catacombs Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Max 14 people: shared group
- 5 start times: between 12:30 and 17:30
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €129: ages 2 to 14

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €139 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 969 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Walks - France
- Group: Shared, up to 14 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 12:30, 13:30, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.67 from 969 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 893 of 969.

- 5 stars: 839 (87%)
- 4 stars: 54 (6%)
- 3 stars: 20 (2%)
- 2 stars: 2 (0%)
- 1 star: 54 (6%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical storytelling and restricted rooms; unclear meeting instructions are a recurring complaint.

**Praised:**
- Guides link the quarries and Catacombs to the history of Paris
- Restricted rooms reveal carvings, chapels and other artwork
- Lively storytelling and humour keep the history engaging
- Guides take time to answer visitors' questions

**Complaints:**
- Incorrect or unclear meeting directions make guides hard to find
- Absent guides and poor communication have delayed or prevented entry
- Some enjoy a small group, while others report groups larger than booked
- Lots of stairs and standing, with few opportunities to rest

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-23 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-03.

## 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

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

## Itinerary

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

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Departures: 12:30, 13:30, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- 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

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 2 avenue du General Leclerc (Café du Rendez-vous).
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJfc651blx5kcRwMwNyFHixac

Ends: Outside of the Catacombs.

## Good to know

- 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.

## Compared with other Catacombs Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #5 of 6** | €139 | 2h | 4.67 (969) | shared, max 14 |
| [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 |
| [Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour](/france/paris/tours/catacombs-of-paris-small-group-restricted-access-tour/?format=md) | €190 | 2h | 4.87 (322) | shared |
| [Paris Catacombs Guided Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-guided-tour/?format=md) | €139 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (266) | shared |

Ranked #5 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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