• The Paris Catacombs - By the 17th century, the cemeteries in Paris were overflowing. And so, the solution became to place the corpses’ remains in the tunnels that existed beneath the streets of Paris since the 13th century. Originally, the French Catacombs were mines or ossuaries for extracting the limestone that built Paris. As the city expanded, it eventually covered areas with mines underneath. Sound like bad planning? That’s because it was not planned at all. Many of these mines were abandoned and undocumented.The solution to bury the dead underground fixed more than simply the lack of cemetery space. The estimated six million dead bodies actually reinforced the mines.

• Expert English-speaking guide
• Small group experience (max 19 people)
• Exclusive access to two restricted Catacombs areas
• Priority entry with skip-the-line Catacombs tickets

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Why is our Paris Catacombs Tour unrivaled in Paris? It’s the perfect blend of engaging storytelling, knowledgeable local guides, fast-track tickets, and a capped group size of no more than 19 people. Our tour is designed to breathe life into the Catacombs of Paris, a resting place for the departed, with fascinating truths and legends. Explore the shadows beneath the luminous city. Step away from the bustling masses and let our guide illuminate you with the enigmatic lore of the middle ages crypts.

• Not recommended for those with claustrophobia

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.