Paris is known for the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and the Louvre, but in the City of Lights a darker reality lurks in the infamous catacombs of Paris. This exclusive Skip the Line tour every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday explores the extensive underground labyrinth that extends beneath the Paris city surface. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 20 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable guide. And by booking ahead, you won't waste any time waiting in line!
Highlights
- Small group guided walking tour inside the Paris catacombs
- Personalized small group tour (maximum 20 people)
- Skip the line to enter the catacombs and avoid two-hour queues
- Expert English-speaking guide
Recent Photos of this Tour
Skip the Line: Catacombs of Paris Small-Group Walking Tour
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IMG_9315My lovely girlfriend exiting the spiral staircase out of the CatacombsPhoto by: Raymond W
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Catacombs, ParisCatacombs, ParisPhoto by: Katricia R
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Catacombsestimated 6 million bones & skullsPhoto by: Ana M L
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Bones at the Catacombs in ...Catacombs ParisPhoto by: Seth R
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IMG_3665Photo by: Denise D
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Our tour guide.Sorry, I don't remember her name, but she was the best!Photo by: Astrid B
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Catacombes of ParisCatacombes of ParisPhoto by: Amy T
USA, 10 2013 -
Skulls and Bones!!!People of Paris's past!!! Very impressive!!Photo by: James R
06 2013 -
Enjoying the Catacomb Tour!Admiring and reflecting on Paris and its past people! The walls that are decorated with the bones of the past is ...Photo by: James R
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Sweet pic in the catacombs!a couple of skulls inside the Catacombs! This is a MUST SEE!!!Photo by: James R
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A few of my new friends!Catacombs of ParisPhoto by: Mhairi L C
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We took this photo and saw ...Is it a trick of the light or perhaps the angry spirit of one of the Catacombs inhabitants....Photo by: Timothy A
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Welcome to the catacombs of ...The unknown residentPhoto by: Brett S
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Skull close upOne of the skulls in the wall of them.Photo by: ntibbe
12 2012 -
Close upClose up of one of the skulls in the wall of them.Photo by: ntibbe
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In the Catacombs, ParisThe Catacombs, ParisPhoto by: Jana I
Australia, 10 2012 -
DSC00706You aren't allowed to use a flash, but the many flood lights make picture taking easy enough.Photo by: Heather P
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DSC00728A keg-shaped pillar of bones enhances this room deep in the Catacombs.Photo by: Heather P
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Miner's art workone of the miner's recreated the prison he had been held in while on rest breaksPhoto by: Valerie H
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DSCN0850The fellow with the concrete tonguePhoto by: Judy V
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What You Can Expect
Skip the Line: Catacombs of Paris Small Group Walking Tour
"Stop! Here is the empire of death." This is the sign that greets you as you enter the underground chambers of the Paris catacombs, eerie resting place of French citizens of the past. Descend deep into the tunnels of Paris and explore over a kilometer of catacombs decorated with human skulls and bones. Discover the extraordinary history of the catacombs and listen to the haunting stories and legends of these galleries of skeletons.
The Paris catacombs were originally limestone quarries, mined for the construction of Paris' most famous buildings and bridges. From the late 1700s the quarries were used to house bodies moved here from the overcrowded cemeteries of Paris. The bones of exhumed bodies were stacked neatly in various rooms creating kilometers of walls composed entirely of human remains.
Access to the catacombs is extremely limited and the long lines can last up to two hours. With privileged Skip the Line access you can avoid the long wait and enjoy a personalized visit with our limited group of just 20 guests per day. Join us and explore Paris as never before on this exclusive Skip the Line tour!
The Paris catacombs were originally limestone quarries, mined for the construction of Paris' most famous buildings and bridges. From the late 1700s the quarries were used to house bodies moved here from the overcrowded cemeteries of Paris. The bones of exhumed bodies were stacked neatly in various rooms creating kilometers of walls composed entirely of human remains.
Access to the catacombs is extremely limited and the long lines can last up to two hours. With privileged Skip the Line access you can avoid the long wait and enjoy a personalized visit with our limited group of just 20 guests per day. Join us and explore Paris as never before on this exclusive Skip the Line tour!
Customer Reviews
February 2014
Very interesting and strangely beautiful. Our guide, Paulina, was great. She even gave us a great suggestion for lunch in the area.
January 2014
Our tour guide was great! This tour may seem a little morbid to some, but it was very interesting to hear of the history.
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