
Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas
Traveler rating
4.7/5
Based on 971 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas worth booking?
Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas is a 2-hour experience in Paris, France, from $159 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 971 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (971)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $159 per person
Below the streets of Paris lurks an entire secret history of the city’s dead. On this unique storytelling tour, you’ll visit the Paris Catacombs to see the remains of millions of Parisians and learn about the fascinating ways in which this ancient city has dealt with its dead. As you explore these eerie tunnels you also enjoy parts of the Catacombs usually closed to the public and facts and stories from an expert local guide. Please note: This tour has a decreased group size of six people and a modified price on select days to allow for a more intimate experience.
What you get
About this experience
Below the streets of Paris lurks an entire secret history of the city’s dead. On this unique storytelling tour, you’ll visit the Paris Catacombs to see the remains of millions of Parisians and learn about the fascinating ways in which this ancient city has dealt with its dead. As you explore these eerie tunnels you also enjoy parts of the Catacombs usually closed to the public and facts and stories from an expert local guide. Please note: This tour has a decreased group size of six people and a modified price on select days to allow for a more intimate experience.
What's included
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Access to special areas of the Paris Catacombs
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Skip-the-line ticket for Paris Catacombs
- At 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM, this tour has a group size of 6 for a more intimate experience
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
What you'll see and do
The Paris Catacombs
Once inside, your knowledgeable guide ushers you through the extensive subterranean network, created when Parisian leaders undertook the greatest civil engineering project of their time to address the overcrowding in their city's cemeteries. Tour the Catacombs' main tunnels to discover a city of dead beneath the City of Lights and then explore two special access tunnels.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 2 avenue du General Leclerc (Café du Rendez-vous).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Outside of the Catacombs.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Walks - France
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- Areas visited during this tour are subject to closure. Your guide may need to modify areas visited on the day of the tour.
- The catacombs are subject to closures due to strikes. If time permits, we will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, cancellations may be communicated at the meeting point.
- Please note: This tour has a decreased group size of six people and a modified price on select days to allow for a more intimate experience.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 969 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
969 verified traveler reviews for Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing experience!
What a fantastic tour! Andrei was such a friendly, engaging and knowledgeable host, his stories of the history of the catacombs really set the scene. Highly recommend!
via Viator
The tour with the experienced guide is very worth it
I am so glad that we opted for the guided tour. Our tour guide, Andrei, was fantastic, and I could tell we were getting so much more information about how the quarries came to be and how that connected to centuries and centuries of the growth of the city of Paris (fascinating) than the visitors quickly walking past a lot of interesting things in a rush to see the ossuary. I also loved the fact that we were able to go into two closed sections of the catacombs and see things that the common visitor doesn't get to see, especially the architectural reliefs of Port Philipe and Quartier de Cazerne - the miner who created them was a great artist! - as well as two small chapels.
via Viator
The way the bones were...
The way the bones were arranged in the Catacombs was incredible. The worker who died there built sculptures from sandstone on his lunch break amazing. Our tour guide Amber, her knowledge about the history etc. blew us away. She was the best.
via Viator
This was such a great...
This was such a great tour! So worth the money! Our tour guide Amber was so amazing!! She told us great history about the catacombs and had wonderful stories that made the experience come to life! This was a 10/10 experience would absolutely recommend doing this to anyone!
via Viator
A real must-see in Paris!
Very interesting tour and there was so much to see. It was truly unbelievable! I'd definitely do it again!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 340
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Walks - France, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 72.1 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas cost?
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Prices start at $159 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 971 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas?
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Around 340 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based), Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas?
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Included: Local English-speaking guide; Access to special areas of the Paris Catacombs; Expertly guided walking tour; Skip-the-line ticket for Paris Catacombs; and At 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM, this tour has a group size of 6 for a more intimate expe. Not included: Gratuities; and Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas?
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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at 2 avenue du General Leclerc (Café du Rendez-vous). Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility i. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Paris. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas?
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Across 971 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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