Paris Catacombs English Guided Tour
Paris Catacombs English Guided Tour
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
2 hours (approx.)
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Explore Paris from beneath its bustling streets on this English-guided tour of the Catacombs, offering exclusive access to restricted tunnels for a unique experience. Your journey begins with an introduction by your guide near the main entrance, followed by safety tips and ticket verification, setting the stage for exploration. Discover over 200 miles of underground burial site history in Paris's largest subterranean labyrinth, where you'll encounter millions of remains dating back centuries.
Explore Paris from beneath its bustling streets on this English-guided tour of the Catacombs, offering exclusive access to restricted tunnels for a unique experience. Your journey begins with an introduction by your guide near the main entrance, followed by safety tips and ticket verification, setting the stage for exploration. Discover over 200 miles of underground burial site history in Paris's largest subterranean labyrinth, where you'll encounter millions of remains dating back centuries.
This ticket gives you timed entry to the Paris Catacombs, so you can plan your visit without waiting in long lines.
You’ll get access to restricted areas that are usually closed to the public, including hidden galleries and unique sections of the tunnels.
An expert English-speaking guide leads the tour, sharing fascinating facts, stories, and little-known anecdotes about the Catacombs.
Groups are capped at a maximum of 19 people, making it easy to ask questions and enjoy a personal, engaging experience.
Walking through nearly 2,000 acres of tunnels, you’ll see how the site transformed from a quarry into the city’s largest ossuary and discover the history behind its most iconic sections.
Timed entry to Paris Catacombs
1.5 hour guided tour by an expert English-speaking guide
Exclusive access to restricted areas
Group of up to 19 people
Guide explaining history to visitors inside Paris Catacombs.
Descend 60 feet beneath Paris on this guided Catacombs tour with special access to restricted tunnels.
Getting started
Meet your English-speaking guide near the main entrance of the Paris Catacombs. After a quick ticket check and security screening, your guide will introduce the tour and share essential safety tips before you begin your underground journey.
What to expect
Paris Catacombs
Explore the world’s largest underground burial site, a labyrinth of tunnels stretching over 200 miles and housing the remains of millions. The Catacombs date back to the late 18th century and are renowned for their historical and cultural significance.
Features
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Timed entry: Pick your preferred slot to start the tour, avoiding long lines and planning your visit exactly when it suits you.
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Guided tour: Led by an expert English-speaking guide who shares fascinating stories, historical facts, and hidden details of the tunnels and ossuary.
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Restricted areas access: Explore sections normally closed to the public, including hidden galleries and the Port-Mahon Gallery.
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Group size: Limited to 19 people, making the tour personal, interactive, and easy to ask questions throughout.
Tourists exploring Paris Catacombs, walking through tunnels lined with skulls and bones.
Paris Catacombs model of Port-Mahon carved into limestone wall.
Guide explaining history to visitors inside Paris Catacombs.
Tourists exploring Paris Catacombs, walking through tunnels lined with skulls and bones.
Paris Catacombs model of Port-Mahon carved into limestone wall.
Group listening to a guide in the Paris Catacombs during a tour.
What to bring
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Comfortable shoes and warm clothing recommended, as the Catacombs maintain a temperature of around 14°C (57°F) and the tunnels can be slippery.
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Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.
What’s not allowed
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Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Suitcases, large bags, strollers, and motorcycle helmets are not allowed.
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Smoking, drinking, and eating inside is strictly prohibited.
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Strollers are not allowed at the venue; use a baby carrier.
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Photography is allowed without the use of tripods or bulky equipment.
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Pets are not allowed except for service animals.
Accessibility
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The Catacombs are not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility due to numerous stairs (130 steps to enter, 112 steps to exit) and uneven surfaces.
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The experience is not recommended for visitors with heart or respiratory conditions, or for those who may be uncomfortable in confined spaces.
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Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
Additional information
- To navigate the Catacombs with ease, use the map available here.
Corridor in the Paris Catacombs with stone arches and dim lighting.
Tourists exploring Paris Catacombs with guide, viewing bone structures in underground passage.
Group listening to a guide in the Paris Catacombs during a tour.
Corridor in the Paris Catacombs with stone arches and dim lighting.
Tourists exploring Paris Catacombs with guide, viewing bone structures in underground passage.
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Operating hours
Catacombs of Paris
- Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
- Closed on 1st Jan 2026, 1st May 2026 and 25th Dec 2026.
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