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Catacombs VIP Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Catacombs VIP Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Catacombs VIP Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Catacombs VIP Skip-the-Line Guided Tour
Catacombs VIP Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Catacombs VIP Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

By ExperienceFirst
7.6 out of 10
Features
  • Mobile voucher
  • Skip the line
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Beat the queues with skip the line entry
  • Access private areas that are closed to the public
  • Services of an expert tour guide to lead the way
  • Learn the storey behind the 6 million Parisians buried here
  • Experience part of Paris' vast underground network

Activity location

  • Catacombs of Paris
    • 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
    • 75014, Paris, Île-de-France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Catacombs of Paris
    • 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
    • 75014, Paris, Île-de-France, France

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Sorry this activity isn't available on Thu, Apr 18
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip-the-line tour of the Paris Catacombs
  • What's includedWhat's includedSpecial access to private areas of the Catacombs
  • What's includedWhat's includedParis shuttle for convenient transport: https://www.exp1.com/paris-tours/paris-shuttle/
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert local guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • There is approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) of walking.
  • This tour is not recommended for people who have mobility issues or anxiety in closed spaces.
  • Subject to availability. If the date you booked is no longer available, we will do our best to offer reschedule options and if none of these are acceptable we will provide full refund

What you can expect

ExperienceFirst invites you to embark on a subterranean journey beneath the bustling streets of Paris, guided by an expert who will unveil the secrets of the world's largest catacombs. Here, you'll be immersed in the history of legendary struggles and triumphs, walking amidst the millions of souls whose bones now rest in the darkest recesses of the City of Light.

With skip-the-line privileges, you'll descend 20 metres beneath the city's surface into the subterranean realm of the departed. Discover how the 200 miles of tunnels, once quarried for the construction of Paris, became the solution to the challenges posed by overcrowded cemeteries above. You'll marvel at the ingenuity, the trials, and the eventual sanctity of this macabre yet sacred space.

As you pass beneath the sign bearing the inscription “Arrete, C'est Ici L'Empire De La Mort” (Stop. Here is the Empire of Death), the ambiance is set. Before long, you'll find yourself surrounded by meticulously arranged bones and skulls, adorned with reverence and artistic flourish. Your guide will lead you into exclusive areas, closed off to the general public, allowing you to literally follow in the footsteps of 18th and 19th century French royalty.

No visit to the City of Light is complete without an exploration of this temple of darkness—the Paris Catacombs. Experience the eerie beauty and profound history that lies beneath the bustling streets, and discover the secrets of this hauntingly captivating underground world.

Cleaning and safety practices

Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCatacombs of Paris
    • 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
    • 75014, Paris, Île-de-France, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECatacombs of Paris
    • 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
    • 75014, Paris, Île-de-France, France