Paris · CATACOMBS TOURS
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The Catacombs hold six million Parisians in tunnels under the 14th, and the queue at the door can swallow an afternoon. Below are the best Catacombs tours in Paris: skip-the-line entry, guided walks that read the bones and the history, small-group access to the restricted galleries, and what each costs.
Explore Paris Catacombs with audio, then ride a 1-hour Seine cruise with commentary for classic views from the water.
“Historically excellent and interesting. Needs an elevator for us older guests.”
Timed Catacombs entry with audio guide plus optional Seine cruise from Bateaux Parisiens. 14°C tunnels and landmark views.
“The catacombs are a MUST see in Paris, one of the best sights I’ve seen while traveling. If you can, book with the actual sight as the tickets are the same but less expensive. However, this is a good last minute option if all official tickets are sold out.”
Timed access to Paris Catacombs, then a Seine cruise with audio. Expect steep stairs, bone-filled tunnels, and landmark views.
“I picked this for my teenage son to enjoy - and he did! Since it's underground, it a good thing to do in the rain or when it's really hot out. There are A LOT of steps down and up, so be prepared for that.”
Skip the line for a guided visit to the Paris Catacombs, with small-group access to special tunnels and bone chapels.
“Amber was our guide; she was 5 stars!! I recommend to anyone wanting the rich history and tour of this respectful place.”
Skip the lines for a small-group, special-access Catacombs tour with restricted rooms, secret chapel gates, and a clear 6-million story.
“Eleanor’s story telling was fun, informative and very interesting. The small group and the extra admission to the various parts of the catacombs was a bonus. Eleanor was also very helpful getting us to our next destination on the subway. She went the extra mile!!!”
VIP Catacombs tour with fast-track entry, a small English-speaking group, and access to restricted rooms for 2 hours.
“This was an amazing experience! Anthony is well-informed, generous with his information, concerned for our safety, very respectful of the souls laid to rest, and deeply passionate about his role as an educator. We were very lucky to have him as our guide—and you would be as well! Bravo!”
Small-group Catacombs tour with fast-track entry, guide-led history, and access to off-limits rooms under Paris. Max 6, 2 hours.
“An excellent tour - there are a lot of steps down so there are a lot of steps back up. It’s a wonderful maze of neatly stacked bones and there are designs in a few areas. Our tour guide had so much good information but unfortunately I don’t remember her name.”
See the Paris Catacombs with skip-the-line entry, shuttle transport, and rare restricted-area access, plus an optional Seine cruise add-on.
“My husband and I took this tour in early December and it was one of the highlights of our trip to Paris. Igor was a fantastic guide. We had a large group, about 20 people from several different countries, and he took fantastic care of all of us, making sure everyone got to see aRead more”
Small-group Paris Catacombs tour with skip-the-line entry, restricted areas, and an expert guide explaining bones, mining, war, and legends.
“The catacombs tour was such great value for money and I am so glad that we booked the tour rather than trying to experiencing it on our own with an audio guide. Melvin our guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the catacombs and super friendly and made the tour a highlight of our week in Paris.”
Skip-the-line Paris Catacombs tour with limited groups and access to two restricted areas, led by expert guides. 90 minutes.
“The tour guide never showed up. There was no communication from the company. I bought three tickets. The company never responded to emails. I want a refund.”
Skip-the-line Paris Catacombs tour with two restricted areas, a small group of 19, and expert guides for 1.5 hours.
“This is definitely an interesting experience and I’m glad we visited the catacombs. The tour guide was great and I enjoyed having access to the two restricted areas where there were no crowds. The “skip the line” thing is false advertising. There is no line- you must have a reservation and a designated start time, but you can do that on your own and not wait. You can do an audio tour at your own pace without a guide. Our tour group was about 15 people and the large group moved very slowly. The tour went way long (almost an hour past the time started on the website) and were…”
Family-friendly Paris highlights walk with skip-the-line Catacombs tickets. Guided stories from Pont Neuf to the catacombs gate.
“The lady was nice and knew a lot about the Catacombs of Paris. We have also visited some secret parts of the Catacombs.”
