Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour

1108

2 h

All Day

14 max

Some of the remains in the Catacombs are hundreds of years old.

In the Catacombs, there is no shortage of reminders of your own mortality.

An engaging local guide is the key to any good Paris Catacombs tour.

Expect a spooky corridor or two as you descend into the Catacombs.

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Overview

Learn the history and legends of the Catacombs from an expert English speaking local guide
Descend 20 meters below the streets with a skip-the-line ticket for Paris Catacombs
Visit two special access tunnels in the Catacombs
Learn why the remains of over 6 million people were transported underground in the 18th century
Choose 1:30 PM, 4:30 PM or 5:30 PM time for a smaller group size (6 guests)

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Excellent

I really appreciated the option to do a self-guided tour with the audio guide. It allows you to move at your own pace and not constantly be stuck in a group of people. I found the audio guide to be well-paced and interesting on the journey through. I’d recommend bringing a jacket or sweater as the underground tunnels can be pretty crisp, but a light jacket should be enough to stay comfortable throughout! Also - there are not really any barriers between many of the remains and you - so be cautious bringing small kids or wearing large backpacks or purses that could accidentally contact the walls in tight quarters. Definitely a different type of experience if you’re up for it.

Tripadvisor customer · AsHammer · Dec 20, 2025

Great

Super visite, attention aux personnes à mobilités réduites car au départ et à la fin il y a énormément d’escaliers à faire. Sinon je suis impressionné par le nombre d’ossements qui se trouves là.

Tripadvisor customer · Eric · Nov 23, 2025

Great

Great visit, watch out for people with reduced mobility because at the start and end there are a lot of stairs to do. Otherwise I am impressed by the number of bones there.

Tripadvisor customer · Eric · Nov 23, 2025

Great

It wasn’t on my bucket, but my bestie was eager to go and I’m glad I did. My only critique is that the meetup information be updated on the Viator site. We were looking for the tour guide (forgot her name) with a green flag and she was not easily identifiable, hence about half the group couldn’t find her and we ran a few minutes late which made her rush the tour a little bit. I thought it was well paced but the walking in dim light might’ve been too fast for some. The site itself was amazing and I enjoyed learning about it, and our guide pointing out details that would otherwise be missed.

Viator customer · Cloriza · Nov 22, 2025

Excellent

We were really fortunate to get tickets for the last day before it closed for renovations, and I'm so glad we did. The self guided tour takes you through underground tunnels before arriving at the main attraction, the remains. Its so interesting finding out how they came to be down there. Whilst its hard to get tickets, its definitely worth it, so make sure you do

Tripadvisor customer · ryan180680 · Nov 20, 2025

FAQs about the Paris Catacombs

Are the Catacombs accessible for people with mobility issues?

Unfortunately, the Paris Catacombs do not have elevator access and require you to descend 130 steps. As such, the Catacombs are not wheelchair accessible or for those with significant mobility issues.

I suffer from claustrophobia. Could I still visit the Catacombs?

Due to the tight nature of the catacombs, the catacombs are not advised for those with claustrophobia. Those with heart problems or other relevant medical conditions should take this into consideration before booking this tour.