Paris Catacombs: Exclusive Underground Tour

Explore the hidden depths of the Paris Catacombs on an exclusive VIP tour. Skip the line and gain access to restricted areas, including the Sacellum Crypt, for a unique and immersive experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 48 hours
Highlights
  • The Paris Catacombs - An English-speaking local expert will guide your group through the 200-mile maze 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 will encounter the remains of dignitaries such as Rabelais and…
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
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Food/Beverages
Additional Information

Explore beneath the streets and Metro lines of Paris to discover the Catacombs, where the number of skeletons greatly exceeds the city’s current population. This intimate group tour offers entry to sections of the Catacombs typically off-limits to the public, providing a richer and more engaging experience. Highlights include the Sacellum Crypt, a…

Location
Catacombs of Paris
Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
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.
Cancellation Policy

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.

Customer Ratings
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Linsly_d
Oct 31, 2025
Top Notch Experience! - Rita / Rhita was a wonderful guide, storyteller and host to us in the private VIP area Catacombs tour! Her deep knowledge and engaging storytelling brought this tour to life. Thank you!
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Kathy_d
Oct 31, 2025
Unique - Riti guided us on an excellent and informative tour of the quarries and catacombs beneath the streets of Paris, providing the historical context that brings the real value to this event.
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James_h
Oct 31, 2025
In awe of this tour - This experience was almost impossible to describe. Our tour guide was a lovely Indian woman who was very knowledgeable and did a great job of managing the group. The tour was amazing. It was stunning beyond description. We will do it again! Fantastic!!!!
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Tracey_p
Oct 21, 2025
Loved this your - I am mildly claustrophobic and was worried about this this tour but this was AMAZING! Vic was one of the best tour guides on trips I have booked with Viator
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Michael_f
Oct 4, 2025
Great trip - Very informative, small group worked out great. Lawrence had great historical knowledge that really made the trip exciting and he was very friendly and inviting.
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Andrew_k
Sep 24, 2025
Go for the Bones. Stay for the history and stories. - Yes there are bones. Yes you will be underground. All this you expect. What you don’t yet know is how entertained you will be. Our guide, Vic was a story teller par excellence. Smart as a whip, too. Highly recommend this tour and ask for Vic.
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Don
Aug 28, 2025
Paris Catacombs are great! - Riti was a great guide. Thank you! The stories behind some of this, but just understanding how all of this got here was very educational
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J865hjclairew
Aug 28, 2025
Best tour of Catacombs - Highly recommend! - Riti was absolutely fantastic. Funny, very knowledgeable and helpful!!! Loved it and would recommend to anyone coming to Paris!
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Q3532gcmiken
Aug 26, 2025
Amazing tour with spooky stories and horrific truths! - Riti was great! With two teenage children, they loved it. Overall great experience. Cold and damp, but was fun and informative.
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Matthew_b
Aug 29, 2025
It’s a long tour and once... - It’s a long tour and once you’ve seen a skull and femur that’s basically it. Pretty expensive tour for what it is.
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From $206
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the start of your experience (local time).