--- title: Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-tour-with-vip-access-to-restricted-areas/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 189 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 1107 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] guidekin_pick: Guided restricted galleries rank_in_category: 6 of 6 (Catacombs Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-catacombs-tour-with-vip-access-to-restricted-areas/ --- # Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas **Guidekin's take:** VIP catacombs access into restricted galleries,1107 reviews. The deepest publicly bookable version of the underworld. In our comparison: #6 of 6 in Catacombs Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Venture below the avenues and Metro tunnels of Paris and into the Catacombs, whose population of skeletons far outnumbers the living city above. This small-group tour includes access to areas of the Catacombs that are normally closed to the general public, giving you a deeper and more immersive experience. Exclusive sights include the Sacellum Crypt, where bones were blessed before beginning their rest in the tunnels. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet at the entrance to the Catacombes… - 5 start times: between 12:30 and 17:30 - Food not included: Food/Beverages - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €179: ages 4 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €189 per person for the Small Group Tour - English option; other options up to €199 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.61/5 from 1107 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Likely to sell out - Operator: City Wonders Ltd - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - 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 4.61 from 1107 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1006 of 1107. - 5 stars: 886 (80%) - 4 stars: 120 (11%) - 3 stars: 37 (3%) - 2 stars: 19 (2%) - 1 star: 45 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the storytelling and restricted access; some report groups larger than advertised. **Praised:** - Guides connect the Catacombs with the wider history of Paris - Storytelling blends historical detail, humour and respect for the site - Restricted sections offer artwork and details beyond the public route - Guides welcome questions and keep the group involved **Complaints:** - Some find the group intimate, while others report groups larger than advertised - A few struggle to hear the guide during the tour - Some consider the tour worth the expense, while others find it overpriced - Some report cancellations shortly before the tour Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-05-31 to 2026-09-19); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small Group Tour - English | €189 / person | English | Guided tour with a small group of 15 people or fewer | | Semi Private Tour - English | €199 / person | English | Semi-private tour with 7 people or fewer for a more intimate experience | ## What's included - Local English-speaking expert guide - Special access to restricted areas closed to general public - Small groups to ensure an intimate experience - Guided visit of the Paris Catacombs ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick-up/drop-off - Food/Beverages ## Itinerary 1. **The Paris Catacombs** (2h; admission included) - Your guide, an English-speaking local expert, will lead your group into the 200-mile labyrinth of bone-lined galleries and former quarry tunnels. At the entrance, an inscription reads, “Arrête! C’est ici l’empire de la mort” – “Stop! Here lies the empire of death.” Here,... ## 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 If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. ## Meeting point Meet at the entrance to the Catacombes de Paris. He/She will be holding a sign. To arrive at the Catacombs by Metro please take Line 4 or Line 6 to the Denfert-Rochereau metro stop and exit using “Sortie 1”; the entrance to the Catacombs can be found directly across the street from this exit. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJdbbQwbZx5kcRs7Qu5nPw18g Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not wheelchair accessible. - We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours. - Please note that Special Access areas may be closed on some days. - Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia ## Compared with other Catacombs Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 6** | €189 | 2h | 4.61 (1107) | 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 | | [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 #6 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-tour-with-vip-access-to-restricted-areas/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md