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Paris Catacombs Tours Information - 2024

“Dive into the spooky atmosphere of the Catacombs.”

 

Paris is one of the world’s most renowned cities in the world and is famous for its romance, art, culture, history, and glamour. A few popular attractions that usually come to mind while thinking about Paris are the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum, and Notre Dame de Paris. But make no mistake, as Paris has hidden secrets and so much more to offer.

 

Get ready for an out-of-the-box experience upon entering the Paris Catacombs. It is a supernatural and eerie graveyard that is buried 20 meters under the streets of Paris city. In the Catacombs, you’ll find approximately 6 million Parisians’ remains and graves that date back to the 1700s. When you embark upon our Paris Catacombs tour, you’ll get a deeper understanding of this slightly, or rather, fully uncanny attraction! 

 

The following information should be helpful to you:

Types of Catacombs Tours Paris

1. Paris Catacombs Guided Tour

On this Catacombs tours Paris, our knowledgeable guide will take you through the underground passages where there are special rooms of the Catacombs. Make sure to make the best of your Paris Catacombs tour as and when you receive unique insights from our guide. Alongside this, navigate this dark space and quench your curiosity.

There are intriguing stories that our guide will narrate to you about people who visited, worked, and have been laid to rest here over the centuries, in addition to the secret societies that still visit today. 

The labyrinthian passages here were initially mined for limestone, and are now home to the bones of more than 6 million Parisians that once lived.

You’ll be walking past the remains that were moved here in the 18th century. This operation was carried out carefully in a discreet manner and brought them from the overflowing and unclean cemeteries of the city centre to the Catacombs.

2. Paris Catacombs: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Ticket and Audio Guide

On our Paris Catacombs skip-the-ticket-line and audio guide tour, enjoy the hassle-free experience of walking straight past ticket counters. Get the ultimate exploration of the undergrounds of the ‘City of Lights’ in the company of our informative tour guide.

 

Discover a world beneath the streets of Paris and see rooms and tunnels decorated with the human skulls and bones of around 6 million Parisians.

 

The Paris Catacombs were originally a quarry that covered hundreds of kilometres of underground land. The city started moving the dead into the Catacombs as soon as the Paris cemeteries became overfilled.

3. Tickets for Catacombs of Paris: Semi-Private Guided Tour in English

We recommend that you get your Catacombs Paris tickets soon as it’s a Parisian cultural highlight. Not more than 200 people are allowed at a specific time into the Catacombs. Its spots usually run out fast as the ticket lines reach around the block.

 

Make sure to take advantage of our semi-private guided tour ticket that gives you fast-track access to the Catacombs, with a small group alongside. Our expert guide will show you around the catacombs’ sections that are usually closed to the public. 

 

You’ll have exclusive access to the unseen underground sections which will open its special gates just for you. Our guide will also tell you all about the lives of the 6 million inhabitants buried here.

Paris Catacombs Tours' Price:

Catacombs Tours Paris price:

Starts from €82.11 per person, which includes admittance to Paris Catacombs, our professional local guide, and Paris underground tour.

 

Catacombs skip-the-ticket-line ticket and audio guide in Paris price: 

Starts from €32.23 per person, which includes a pre-booked ticket for the Paris Catacombs, our live tour guide, audio headset, and Paris underground bones tour. 

 

Catacombs of Paris semi-private guided tour in English tour price:

Starts from €119.90 per person, which includes a Paris catacombs private tour, expert-guided Catacombs tour, our live tour guide, special access to parts of the Catacombs that are normally closed to the general public, and a small group of a maximum of 6 individuals.

How to Enter the Paris Catacombs?

The Catacombs of Paris cover an area of about 1.5 kilometres on a one-way circuit. As soon as you enter through the main entry door, you’ll need to climb at least 131 steps heading underground. The reason is that the Catacombs are about 65 feet deep. Keep going down following our tour guide until you arrive at the end.

Visit and Access Conditions

The quantity of site guests is restricted to 200. If there should be an occurrence of an extremely enormous number of guests, the entry might briefly interfere. The span of the visit is 45 minutes.

 

Note:

 

The site isn’t wheelchair open due to the circumstances referenced.

 

The site isn’t suggested for the engine-crippled, pregnant ladies, people experiencing claustrophobia or cardiovascular or respiratory deficiency, or delicate people who might be upset by the site. The climate might be anxiogenic for people with mental handicaps.

 

Sight-debilitated people should be gone with. Guide canines for the visually impaired are permitted, notwithstanding going with individuals. White sticks are precluded.

 

The disallowance to contact the works, bones, and environmental elements applies to everybody, including the blind.

Catacombs Visitors Tips:

  • Ensure you book your Catacombs Paris tour tickets online and in advance.
  • Visit early morning or late at night if you want to avoid the gigantic groups that come here, mostly on weekends.
  • Wear comfortable shoes since you’ll need to do a lot of strolling and climbing.
  • It is wise to bring on sweaters or comfortable garments since the temperature underneath is lower than what you buy and experience or are utilized outside.
  • Even though photography is permitted, make sure to not indulge in streak photography or use any mounts inside.
  • The Paris Catacombs are not wheelchair-friendly as the burial ground is quite thin and faintly lit, devoid of a lift system.
  • You can either opt for a cab, metro, RER, or personal car to arrive at the destination.

Paris Catacombs Opening Times 2024

Tuesday to Sunday: 9.45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Last affirmations: 7:30 p.m.

 

The Mausoleums 

Opening Dates: July 14, August 15, November 1, and November 11. 

Closing Dates: January 1, May 1, and December 25.

 

Note: Make sure to book online beforehand and get the advantage of skirting the ticket counter line and entering the Catacombs within 10 to 15 minutes. If you don’t pre-reserve your tour, you might still need to sit tight for an hour or so on typical days for about three hours on vacations. 

 

So, buy the Catacombs Paris tickets in advance for your ease. In the case of urgency, buy Paris Catacombs’ last-minute tickets online. Also, consider the Paris catacombs night tour for a more eerie experience.

Useful information:

Access:

The authorities don’t allow suitcases and large bags inside the Catacombs in order to maintain the safety and preservation of the ossuary. You can only bring in bags that measure less than 40×30 cm. You can only carry it in your hand or front of your body. There’s no storage room or coat room inside, hence luggage or any other belonging is not accepted. Please remain vigilant of these conditions.

 

The entrance for tourists can be found at:

 

1, Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy (place Denfert-Rochereau) 

75014 Paris

 

Restrooms:

There are restrooms located right at the exit.

Visiting Rules

  • You cannot touch the fragile and unique ossuary presented at the Paris Catacombs. Our tour guide will make you aware of the essential rules for preserving the works and a mandate to be considerate towards other visitors.

 

  • Photography is allowed but camera tripods are not allowed.

 

  • It is forbidden to eat, drink, bring in alcohol, or smoke inside the Paris Catacombs.

 

  • The rules of the Paris Catacombs must be complied with. All these rules are available online and may be read upon request.

FAQs

We provide 3 types of Catacombs tours Paris:

 

  • Skip-the-line guided Catacombs tours Paris (hassle-free entry in the company of our tour guide).
  • Paris: Catacombs skip-the-ticket-line ticket with audio guide (comes with headsets).
  • Semi-private guided tour in English (small group exclusive tour with access to restricted sections).

During WWII, Paris was an occupied city by the Germans being in control. The French Resistance fighters took advantage of the Catacomb’s elaborate tunnel system to outsmart the Germans on many occasions.

When you visit Paris Catacombs, you’ll get to see burial grounds like the Ossuary, Quarryman’s Footbath, Barrel of Passion, Port-Mahon Corridor, and the interesting Underground Well. These sights are certainly going to be remembered by you for years to come.

A maximum of 19 people can embark on a Paris Catacombs guided tour. Opt for our semi-private tour In case you want a closer and more exclusive encounter, along with admittance to a couple of confined sections of the Catacombs.

Indeed. Since touring the Paris Catacombs is the most ideal way to investigate the shocking, complex, and creepy history of Paris, it is worth the effort. You acquire more information about the underground area on a guided tour than without the company of anyone else.

It is okay for someone of the age of 14 or more to embark on a Catacombs tours in Paris. Teems between the ages of 10 and 14 have to be accompanied by a grown-up. 

 

We suggest that certain people should abstain from visiting: Those with claustrophobia or any heart-related and respiratory medical problems, pregnant ladies, and kids below the age of 10.

Indeed. If you cancel your tour tickets before 72 hours, your full Paris Catacombs tour price will be refunded to you.

The authorities of the Catacombs disallow anyone who enters the area with a huge sack, a bag, or a bike head protector. This is to ensure the well-being and protection of the ossuary. Backpacks no bigger than 40x30x20 cm are permitted.

You can take pictures, however, you’re cannot mount a tripod or any other tool inside the Catacombs. As the Catacombs are faintly lit, this may tamper with the burial set up inside.

Wear something comfortable like sneakers or boots for walking as the mausoleums are old, and quite rugged inside! It is important to keep your knees and shoulders covered while going to the graves.

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