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Paris Catacombs: VIP Semi-Private Restricted Access Tour
4.9
272 Ratings
Paris
This exclusive semi-private tour enables you to bypass the lengthy queues and access secret chambers in the Paris Catacombs. Be a part of a small group comprising no more than 6 individuals and a knowledgeable local guide, and uncover the enigmatic secrets interred beneath the avenues of Paris.
This exclusive semi-private tour enables you to bypass the lengthy queues and access secret chambers in the Paris Catacombs. Be a part of a small group comprising no more than 6 individuals and a knowledgeable local guide, and uncover the enigmatic secrets interred beneath the avenues of Paris.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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The Paris Catacombs - Explore the hidden world beneath the streets of Paris, on this VIP small group tour of the Catacombs. Follow your guide more than 20 meters below street level, into the shadowy and fascinating world invisible to the locals and visitors strolling the boulevards above.
Your guide will lead you along endless tunnels stacked with…
- The Paris Catacombs - Explore the hidden world beneath the streets of Paris, on this VIP small group tour of the Catacombs. Follow your guide more than 20 meters below street level, into the shadowy and fascinating world invisible to the locals and visitors strolling the boulevards above.
Your guide will lead you along endless tunnels stacked with neat rows of millions of bones, and unlock gates closed to the general public taking into obscure rooms full of surprises. This semi-private VIP tour will ensure you get the most out of this exceptional visit, allowing you to bypass the lines and spend more time enjoying this unique and fragile site. Learn the intriguing tales of those who worked, visited and have been laid to rest here over the centuries, including some who ventured in and never came out again. Hear stories of secret societies that still visit today. Past and present Paris and its inhabitants come to life as you explore the city’s gloomy entrails concealed below the surface.
What's Included
- Guided visit of the Catacombs
- VIP small groups of 6 people or fewer
- Special access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the public
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Guided visit of the Catacombs
- VIP small groups of 6 people or fewer
- Special access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the public
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Additional Information
- There are 130 steps to enter the Paris Catacombs and 112 steps to exit.
- This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
- The tunnels can be slippery and remain at a temperature of around 14°C/57°F, even in summer. Guests are advised to wear sturdy shoes and bring warm clothing.
- Tickets for the Catacombs are…
- There are 130 steps to enter the Paris Catacombs and 112 steps to exit.
- This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
- The tunnels can be slippery and remain at a temperature of around 14°C/57°F, even in summer. Guests are advised to wear sturdy shoes and bring warm clothing.
- Tickets for the Catacombs are non-refundable and cannot be exchanged. They must be used with the group at the booked time and their availability is limited. Entry times are also prebooked and are strictly adhered too, we must enter on time. For this reason we are unable to issue refunds to latecomers or no shows for missed tours.
- If you plan to arrive at the meeting point by taxi, please ensure you leave yourselves plenty of time, it can often take a considerable amount of time to find a taxi in Paris!
- The Catacombs are 20 meters/65 feet (and more) underground and the tunnels are narrow in places. This tour is not suitable for those with cardiac or respiratory problems, or suffering from claustrophobia.
Location
Catacombs of Paris
Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
Meet us outside the main entrance gate to the Catacombs.
Nearest metro: Denfert Rochereau. Exit at Sortie 1 and you will see the Catacombs entrance gate directly across the street.
Your guide will be wearing their guide badge on an orange lanyard.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(272 Ratings)
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H8190cfmicheller
Oct 1, 2024
Great tour highly recommended!!!!! - Thank you so much Remi , it was quite unbelievable to walk the tunnels of the Catacombs and to understand the problems of the past.. to think that 6 million people were shifted to their final resting place underneath the city of Paris is just amazing.
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287santil
Oct 1, 2024
REMI was amazing ! - REMI was an excellent guide ! He gave us a lot of information and took the time to answer questions . We would not have the same experience by using just an Audio guide.
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Sa0072
Oct 1, 2024
Great tour!! - Remi was a fantastic guide. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Fascinating look into the catacombe system. Restricted access area were very interesting
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416kaiceeb
Sep 25, 2024
Great tour guide - Our tour guide Remi was absolutely wonderful! He had great stories and information for us about the catacombs. He made the restricted access tour very worth it!!
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Aejaro
Sep 18, 2024
A+++ Tour! Worth the upcharge to do a semi-private tour! - A lovely guided tour with a very knowledgeable guide! We were pleasantly surprised with this tour. It was worth the upgrade to get the more personalized experience exploring one of Paris’s more unique places. My only suggestion would be to have clearer meet-up directions and a more visible guide- we were told our guide would be in an orange lanyard- but she did not have it very visible when we met up. Initially we tried to enter the catacombs only to be told we had to find our guide to get the official tickets- but the directions given didn’t reflect that clearly. Overall though this is a great tour, our guide was solid and answered all of our questions. There were only six of us on the tour so it made it easy to be able to hear our guide during each stop point.
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Sue_d
Sep 14, 2024
Exceptional! - David was a marvelous guide. We learned a great deal and he really gave us insights into the stories behind the catacombs. The whole experience was exceptional. I’d highly recommend it!
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Amysp
Sep 11, 2024
Highly recommend - Highly recommend this tour and our guide David was outstanding! He truly has the heart of a teacher and was generous with his time and expertise! Very interesting site to visit.
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Lauriem1447
Sep 3, 2024
Awesome tour of the Paris catacombs with our awesome guide Remy! - Remy was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable! I enjoyed myself a lot and learned some interesting history! I highly recommend Remy and this tour!!
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R1651rzstephaniea
Sep 3, 2024
Remy was amazing! - Remy was amazing!!! Thank you Remy! This was incredible. Appreciate all the information and tips! Very funny and very informative.
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Thomas_v
Aug 28, 2024
Excellent experience - Very knowledgeable guide; professionally run tour. Our guide was fluent in several languages, which was a big plus. Saw some cool paths that are not available to general public. Highly recommend doing this with a guide!
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