Strange legends included; claustrophobes forewarned.
In our comparison: #3 of 6 in Catacombs Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Catacombs Guided TourThe page price | €139 | |
| Catacombs & Cruise Upgrade | Seine Cruise Upgrade: Add on a Seine river cruise, good for one year from your tour date. | €159 |
Children from €139 (ages 4 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 258 of 266
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Reviewers praise the guides and restricted rooms; accidental date errors have led to refused refunds.
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Paris Catacombs Descent Descend more than 60 feet underground into the historic ossuaries with your guide, including areas that are off limits to other visitors and tours. The Empire of Death Sign You’ve been warned to stop as you enter the Empire of Death (“Arrête! C’est ici l’Empire de la Mort”), but your tour guide won’t let you turn back. Ossuaries Explore the underground burial chambers for millions of Parisians who found their way to the Catacombs due to overcrowded cemeteries. Special-access areas Check out areas of the Paris Catacombs that aren’t open to the general public. These are the most fascinating parts of the 200 miles of tunnels. Shop Paris Catacombs After visiting the city’s most unusual must-see attraction, pick up the perfect souvenir to remember this unique experience.
1h 30m · Admission includedOptional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Pass by, no stopPass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Admission not includedPass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Pass by, no stopPass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
Admission not includedGo below the city streets of Paris to explore the darkest part of the City of Light — the Catacombs. You'll go where other tourists don't have access and learn who's buried in these 200 miles of tunnels.
Explore the underground burial chambers for millions of Parisians who found their way to the Catacombs due to overcrowded cemeteries. You'll walk through corridors piled with bones, carefully and often artistically arranged, preserved for centuries in the ossuaries.
Not only will your expert guide share strange legends about this subterranean underworld, but they'll also give you tips on how to find unique bone configurations and even art. The Paris Catacombs might be macabre and a little bit creepy, but it's an experience you're sure to always remember. Don't forget to end your tour by picking up a souvenir in the Paris Catacombs shop!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #3 of 6 | €139 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (266) | shared |
| Paris Catacombs Semi-Private Max 6 People Guided Tour | €209 | 1h 30m | 4.96 (251) | shared |
| Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour | €190 | 2h | 4.87 (322) | shared |
| Paris Catacombs Tour with Restricted Areas | €209 | 1h 30m | 4.7 (90) | shared |
Ranked #3 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