--- title: Paris Catacombs Semi-Private Max 6 People Guided Tour lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-semi-private-max-6-people-guided-tour/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 209 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 251 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Which tour first? rank_in_category: 1 of 6 (Catacombs Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-semi-private-max-6-people-guided-tour/ --- # Paris Catacombs Semi-Private Max 6 People Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** The catacombs at six people maximum, rated 4.96. Six million Parisians below, five other travelers beside you. **Which tour first?:** Book the shared tour capped at six for guided restricted access at €209 per person for 1h 30m; English only. Trade-off: English only. (last checked September 15, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 6 in Catacombs Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview An Exclusive descend into the macabre and marvellous underbelly of Paris, this Tour is the perfect way to marvel over millions of intricately arranged skeletons in the Paris Catacombs, hear fascinating tales about The Catacombs’ history, wartime use & resident ghosts, learn about legendary crypts where beheaded revolutionaries were laid to rest, and so much more. All of this in a Small Group of ONLY 6 people Max, skip-the-line VIP access into the Catacombs with an expert local guide, AND special VIP access to restricted Catacombs chambers! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of the Catacombs Main Entrance… - Max 6 people: small group - Starts 13:25, 16:25, 17:25: 3 departures a day - Children from €184: ages 3 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €209 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 251 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: LivTours - Group: Shared, up to 6 travellers - Guide languages: English - Start times: 13:25, 16:25, 17:25 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.96 from 251 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 248 of 251. - 5 stars: 248 (99%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides and restricted areas; communication failures have left some unable to join their tour. **Praised:** - Engaging guides explain the Catacombs' history with humour - Access to restricted tunnels and rooms is a frequent highlight - Small groups make the visit feel personal and less crowded - Guides keep children and teenagers involved in the history **Complaints:** - Communication failures left some visitors unable to join their tour - Staircases at the entrance and exit can be difficult to manage Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-07-02 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Professional Expert Guide - Exclusive access to restricted areas of the Catacombs! - Small Group of ONLY 6 people max ## Not included - Gratuities (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **The Paris Catacombs** (1h 30m; admission included) - Beneath the dazzling lights of modern Paris lie the devilishly dark Catacombs, which in this Exclusive Tour you will be able to descend into and explore in your very own Group of ONLY 6 people MAX, and of course skipping the ticket lines. Sometimes called the “Empire of... 2. **Chapelle Expiatoire** (pass by, no stop) - Pay homage to monuments dedicated to people who died fighting during the French Revolution, and pass by some of the cemeteries, such as the Magdalena Cemetery, where beheaded revolutionaries were laid to rest. If you are not afraid of ghosts, then ask your guide about the... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 13:25, 16:25, 17:25 - 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 In front of the Catacombs Main Entrance on 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, Paris, France. Your guide will be holding a LivTours sign. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJSbdVM7hx5kcRJg73tvuCN_E Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Catacombs Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 6** | €209 | 1h 30m | 4.96 (251) | shared, max 6 | | [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 | | [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 #1 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/catacombs-tours/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-semi-private-max-6-people-guided-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md