Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour
At a glance
Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour is a 2h small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by Memories France. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 322 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $217.49 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Explore eerie tunnels with an expert guide in an intimate group of 7 or fewer., Experience a unique, VIP journey into one of Paris’s most fascinating underground worlds., Benefit from special access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the public.
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 322 travellers
- Small group of up to 7 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 7 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
This VIP semi-private tour allows you to skip the long lines and unlock gates to hidden rooms in the Paris Catacombs. Join a small group of 7 people or fewer and an expert local guide, and discover the mysterious secrets buried under the streets of Paris.
What's included
What's included
- Explore eerie tunnels with an expert guide in an intimate group of 7 or fewer.
- Experience a unique, VIP journey into one of Paris’s most fascinating underground worlds.
- Benefit from special access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the public
- Skip long lines and gain exclusive access to hidden rooms beneath Paris’s streets.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 2h
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.
Meeting point
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.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Catacombs of Paris Small Group Restricted Access Tour take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $217.49 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Explore eerie tunnels with an expert guide in an intimate group of 7 or fewer.; Experience a unique, VIP journey into one of Paris’s most fascinating underground worlds.; Benefit from special access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the public; Skip long lines and gain exclusive access to hidden rooms beneath Paris’s streets..
Where does it start?
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.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 322 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
