Paris Catacombs Tour with Restricted Area Access

Explore the bone-lined tunnels beneath Paris on a shared walking tour led by an English-speaking guide. Discover the history behind this former quarry and the human remains arranged along its walls.

• Explore Port Mahon Gallery and Gilbert’s Tomb with special access to areas closed to the general public
• Discover the Quarryman’s Footbath within the underground tunnels
• See the Sacellum Crypt and Sepulchral Lamp

Itinerary

1. Meet at the Catacombs of Paris for departure at 16:30 or 17:30.
2. Explore the Catacombs of Paris on a 2-hour guided tour.
3. Finish at the Catacombs of Paris at 18:30 or 19:30, depending on your departure time.

What's Included

• Admission to the Catacombs of Paris
• Skip-the-line access

Important details

• Children ages 0–3 go free. Child tickets cover ages 4–14; ages 15+ use adult tickets.
• Requires considerable walking and stair climbing.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• The enclosed tunnels may not be suitable if you have claustrophobia.
• Bring a flashlight or headlamp. The tunnels are often wet, dirty and slippery, with a year-round temperature of 14°C.
• Restricted areas may be closed on certain days.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your selected departure time.