The Paris Catacombs release only a very limited number of tickets each day, making them one of the hardest attractions in Paris to visit. But no need to worry—our exclusive tour with pre-reserved tickets gives you direct access to this underground world, plus entry to secret rooms closed to the general public. With an expert guide leading the way and sharing dark history and eerie legends, this is the best way to experience the Catacombs. Grab your spot before someone else does!
Explore Paris’ eerie and exclusive underground
Expert, English-speaking guide
Timed entry Paris Catacombs tickets
Guided tour of the Catacombs
Access to two restricted areas
See the Crypt of Passion
Fascinating storytelling
Guide tips
Your tour begins near the entrance to the Catacombs
Meet your group and expert guide near the entrance to the Paris Catacombs and prepare to step into Paris's most extraordinary underground world.
Enter the Paris Catacombs with pre-reserved tickets
Down you go, 130 steps below Paris' busy streets. The temperature drops and the light fades as you enter a maze of tunnels that started as limestone mines back in the 1200s. Your guide explains how these forgotten quarries became burial chambers when the city's graveyards ran out of room.
Walk through the bone-lined corridors
Walls of skulls and femurs stretch in every direction, stacked floor to ceiling. Artists arranged the bones into crosses, hearts, and archways—their way of making death a little less grim. You'll learn that 6 million Parisians rest here, and their remains actually help hold up the tunnels above your head.
Stand before the Barrel of Passion
In the Crypt of Passion, a tower of skulls built to resemble Obelix marks the most iconic spot underground. In 1897, 45 musicians performed Chopin's Funeral March to over 100 guests at an illegal midnight concert right here.
Entering the two restricted chambers
A guard unlocks iron gates that most visitors never see. Behind them lie hidden rooms closed to the public, where the silence feels heavier and the bones tell different stories. Your small group gets exclusive access that makes this tour truly one of a kind.
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Great time!
Finnegan W.
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October 17, 2025
We had Andre as our tour guide and he was just fabulous! Made lots of funny quips and stories, told some spooky stories, mentioned lots of history, and answered all our questions! The restricted parts were lots of fun with extra history and stuff to see. Definitely worth it!
Jessica J.
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October 16, 2025
Great Tour
Sheryl P.
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September 26, 2025
Our tour guide was excellent! I am so glad that I chose this tour, it was amazing.
Cancelled 😞
Jennifer S.
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September 11, 2025
I am sad to say that the tour was cancelled. This tour was to be the highlight of my vacation.
christopher F.
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August 22, 2025
Jessica G.
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August 14, 2025
Esmeralda W.
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August 01, 2025
One of the best tours in Paris!
LINDA M.
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July 22, 2025
The tour of the Catacombs was one of the top ten best experiences of our trip! Some things you can read about, some things you can just see pictures, but the Catacombs must be done on foot, in person. Our guide was great, the amount of detail and stories was one in a lifetime. Do the tour!
Karen H.
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May 23, 2025
Remi was a wonderful guide. He went above and beyond. Very personable. Lied the tour.
Lauren M.
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May 22, 2025
Gerard C.
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May 08, 2025
Paris Catacombs Tour with Secret Rooms & Privileged Access
Pauline C.
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May 04, 2025
Our guide, Remy, was fantastic. He provided enough historical information to make the tour fascinating but was also entertaining and had a great sense of humor. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in visiting the catacombs.
Great Tour
Jeanine B.
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April 01, 2025
Our guide Remy was fantastic. His knowledge of history and stories really brought the tour to life.
Best Tour Ever!
Courtney W.
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January 22, 2025
This was an unexpected tour for us to jump on but it was one of my FAVORITES. Saeed, our tour guide, was amazingly knowledgeable, told incredible stories, and really brought the catacombs to life. (Wink*wink) The wonderful balance of important and interesting facts as well as humor really helped me to enjoy this tour as I am not the most comfortable with death nor underground spaces. I would HIGHLY recommend taking this tour and learning more about what’s underneath Paris!
Great tour guide!!
Rosalind C.
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October 03, 2024
Our guide Remy really enhanced our experience of the Catacombs - he was respectful and sincere and imparted alot of great information during our tour / thank you Remy!
Catacombs
Johnny C.
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July 03, 2024
Great
Eerie and calming all at once
Elizabeth F.
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June 26, 2024
Remmi was a great guide. He let us take time to ask questions and take lots of photos. I highly recommend him as a guide
Excellent!
Melissa L.
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June 14, 2024
We really enjoyed this tour, and our tour guide Rémy. Very informative and interesting to get to the restricted areas with a professional tour.
Travis W.
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June 08, 2024
An Unforgettable, Macabre, and Timeless Experience !
Luis E.
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March 14, 2024
Our descend into Paris' catacombs, where bones whisper tales of the past, was impressive. We Explored dimly lit tunnels adorned with macabre arrangements, a haunting testament to the city's history. A visit here is a journey through time, a solemn yet mesmerizing experience.
WOW! Don't Delay, Book this Tour NOW
Amy M.
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February 20, 2024
Remi was amazing - his expertise and knowledge are certainly unmatched when it comes to the Catacombs. We were so lucky to be able to learn the history, have some laughs and really get a deep dive into the richness of the Catacombs.
Jenna L.
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January 05, 2024
Excellent Experience!
Lauren G.
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December 02, 2023
Remi was fabulous! Knowledgeable and oh, so funny! It was the best guided tour I've ever been on thanks to his great stories and enthusiasm for the subject. I highly recommend this tour!
Paris Catacombs Tour with Secret Rooms
Samantha D.
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December 01, 2023
This tour was awesome! Remy was our guide and he kept us highly entertained. I felt very safe on the tour and the meeting spot at Cafe Oz was easy to find. Highly recommend doing this tour!
Run, don’t walk and BOOK this tour!
Melody B.
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December 01, 2023
So… we were late. Due to a miscalculation we missed our metro and were about 5 min late. We ran to the catacombs and the catacomb staff was so helpful in getting us to our tour. They hadn’t started yet so we didn’t miss anything, but Remy, our tour guide, was so kind and friendly we felt like we were a part of the group right away. This tour was EXTENSIVE. I came into the tour knowing nothing about the catacombs and I left wanting more! Remy was extremely knowledgeable, funny, entertaining, friendly, and loved the questions coming from the group! He showed us behind the scenes locations and videos/photos that gave even more detail than was necessary. Truly an above and beyond experience I would recommend to anyone going to Paris! Warning that there is a lot of walking, tight spaces, and uneven terrain for those who may not be able.