Paris Catacombs Tour with Secret Rooms & Privileged Access
Skip the line and gain exclusive access to secret parts of the Catacombs
The Paris Catacombs opens an incredibly limited amount of tickets per day, making it one of the most competitive attractions to visit in Paris. Our VIP skip-the-line tour grants you direct access to this underground world, plus entry to secret rooms closed to the general public. With an expert guide sharing dark history and eerie legends, you’ll explore Paris’s most unique attraction up close—without the usual wait or ticket stress.
What You Get With This Tour
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Expert, English-speaking guide
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Skip-the-line entry to the Paris Catacombs
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Access to two restricted areas
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Guide tips
Tour Itinerary
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Your tour begins at Café Oz near Denfert-Rochereau Metro
You'll meet your guide outside Café Oz, just steps from the Metro exit. They'll be holding a company sign so you can't miss them. While other visitors wait up to 3 hours in the general line, you'll skip straight to the entrance near the old "Gates of Hell." -
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Descend into the underground world
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. -
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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. -
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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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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.
Additional Information
Good to know:
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible due to stone stairways and uneven floors.
Please Note: On occasion, the Paris Catacombs decide to strike. In the event that the Paris Catacombs go on strike when your tour is scheduled, we will do our best to accommodate you on another Catacombs tour the following day. If this is not possible, we will provide you with a full refund.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your 1.5-hour tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line Paris Catacombs tickets
Restricted areas access (two secret rooms)
Visit to the Barrel of Passion
Exploration of the lower Catacombs
Maximum group size of 19
What to bring:
Comfortable walking shoes
Light sweater or jacket
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Customer Reviews
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!
Our tour guide was excellent! I am so glad that I chose this tour, it was amazing.
I am sad to say that the tour was cancelled. This tour was to be the highlight of my vacation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
We always recommend comfortable walking shoes on all of our tours. The temperature inside the Catacombs is always around 14°C/57°F, no matter what time of year, so it's a good idea to bring a light sweater. Also, the only bathroom break is at the end so please show up prepared and ready to tour!
I've heard about the Paris Catacombs calling strikes at the last minute. Does this really happen?
On occasion, employees at landmarks in Paris, such as the Paris Catacombs, decide to strike. Often, the intention to strike is not communicated to tour operators until the day of the strike. In the event that the Paris Catacombs go on strike when your tour scheduled, we will do our best to accommodate you on another Catacombs tour the following day. If this is not possible, we will provide you with a full refund.
What to bring?
We always recommend comfortable walking shoes on all of our tours. The temperature inside the Catacombs is always around 14°C/57°F, no matter what time of year, so it's a good idea to bring a light sweater. Also, the only bathroom break is at the end so please show up prepared and ready to tour!
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
While it doesn't cover a huge distance, you will be on your feet for the length of the tour (1.5 hours). You should also expect some uneven floors and old stone stairways, so please think carefully and make sure this tour is right for you.
