Catacombs of Paris

Informazioni generali

Il programma nel dettaglio

Your tour starts by skipping the lines to walk directly into the Catacombs. This vast, underground cemetery is composed of miles of underground tunnels lined with the skulls and bones of some 6 million Parisians. In the company of a local expert guide and a small group of 19 people or fewer you’ll explore this unbelievable city of the dead where each room reveals ever more ornate and macabre bone decorations.

Along the way, you’ll hear the unbelievable story of how the catacombs were built and the massive project that was undertaken to move bones from around the city to this point. Your special-access status means the guards will also open gates just for your group, letting you into areas like a secret chapel ornately decorated with skulls and femurs.

Believe it or not, the Paris Catacombs are just as much a symbol of city at Notre Dame or the Eiffel Tower. They contain bones representing some 2,000 years of history and their construction was a unique civil engineering project that helped give rise to the modern city. If you want to see a different and completely surprising side of the City of Lights, this is the perfect place to start.

Important information

This tour will be exclusively guided in English.

Important information – There may be restrictions 

The Paris Olympics and Paralympics are expected to cause significant travel delays throughout the city from 14 July to 9 September 2024. To ensure you arrive at your tour meeting points on time, we strongly advise you to plan your journey with extra time to account for potential traffic and transportation delays.

During the Olympics, some areas of Paris will be restricted, and visitors may need a pass to access them. For detailed information on restricted zones and how to request a pass, please visit the official website: Pass Jeux.

We strongly advise all visitors to carry a printed copy of their booking vouchers and a valid ID. Random checks may occur around the city, and having these documents will facilitate smooth passage through security checks.