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Guided Tour of the Catacombs – skip the line (tour in English only)

Monuments & Museums Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris
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DESCEND INTO THE DEPTHS OF PARIS AND DISCOVER THE CITY’S BURIED SECRETS. EXPLORE THE MYSTERIOUS CATACOMBS ON THIS UNUSUAL UNDERGROUND TOUR! Dating back to the 1st century BC, the galleries of the Catacombs were originally formed by ancient quarrying. As time passed, the network of subterranean tunnels developed into a complex labyrinth of passageways that would ultimately become the final resting place of some 6 million skeletons. These bones were exhumed from various Parisian cemeteries in 1786, when hygiene-related sickness was spreading across the city accompanied by a pungent, putrid odor, forcing the authorities to address the overflowing burial grounds with a large-scale relocation project. You’ll start your tour of this chillingly fascinating site with direct access to the Catacombs, avoiding the long lines at the entrance (regularly a 2-hour wait). Led by your expert guide, you’ll be taken on a 2-hour tour to explore over 2km of the dark tunnels and crypts that make up this  “Empire of the Dead”… Venture 130 steps down for an unforgettable experience in the underbelly of Paris… Shivers and goose bumps guaranteed!
Highlights
  • A historical and cultural tour
  • Discovering the sculptures, crypts and tombs
  • Commentary from an expert guide
  • Tour in a small group with skip-the-line access


The cost is inclusive of
  • Admission to the Catacombs (skip the line)
  • The services and commentary of a guide


The cost is not inclusive of
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras


Useful Tips
* Availability: see calendar on the booking page
* Departure time: varies, select a date on the calendar to see tour times
* Duration: 2 hours approx.
* Location: central Paris, 75014
* Getting there: metro Denfert-Rochereau (lines 4 and 6)
* Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start of your tour – LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED
* To take part in this activity, simply present your voucher to the service provider on the day
* This tour is not recommended for people suffering from heart problems, respiratory illnesses, claustrophobia, or young children
* The tour will take place in groups of 19 people maximum
* The Catacombs are humid, slippery, and the temperature is around 14°C. Please wear adequate clothes and footwear for the site
* Cameras are permitted in the Catacombs but flash photography is strictly unauthorized
* This activity is not accessible to wheelchairs, pushchairs, or people with reduced mobility (access via hundreds of steps)
* Animals not permitted
* The arrival point of the tour is Rue Remy Demoncel
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