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Paris Catacombs Tour with Secret Rooms & Privileged Access Tickets
Walk bone-lined corridors, hear spine-tingling legends, and get rare access to locked chambers
What's included
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
Itinerary
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.
Your tour finishes inside the Catacombs
After 90 minutes with your guide, the tour wraps up deep underground. You're free to linger and explore the passageways on your own, soaking in the atmosphere and discovering details at your own pace before you exit back into the sunlight.
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026
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Important Details
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Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
Please Note: The Paris Catacombs are underground tunnels lined with human bones, creating an eerie and confined atmosphere. If you’re sensitive to tight spaces or may find this unsettling, it’s worth considering if this tour is right for you.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter the Catacombs on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Timed-entry Paris Catacombs tickets
Access to 2 restricted chambers
Visit to the Barrel of Passion in the Crypt of Passion
Exploration of the lower Catacombs
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Light sweater or jacket
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