Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas
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.
Options
Group Tour - English
Skip-the-Line Tour with a small group of 19 people or fewer
What's included in Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Paris Catacombs
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, you’ll see remains of dignitaries like Rabelais and Robespierre, among over 6 million former Parisians. While standard visits stick to public routes, your guide takes you beyond the usual path. Discover hidden sites like Gilbert’s Tomb and the Port Mahon Gallery, where an 18th-century quarry worker secretly carved sculptures over five years before a tragic cave-in. You’ll also see the Quarryman’s Footbath and the Sepulchral Lamp, whose flame reassured workers that the air was safe. As you explore, your guide brings to life the history, legends, and mysteries of this underground world. After this journey 65 feet beneath Paris, you’ll never see the city the same way again.
Inclusions
- 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
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Food/Beverages
- 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• We kindly ask our guests to be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to departure time. • Our City Wonders guides will be holding a sign at the meeting point for easy recognition. • Please note that Special Access areas may be closed on some days. • Not wheelchair accessible • This tour operates with an English-speaking guide • We regret that we are unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our tours.
