Paris Catacombs Tour with Secret Rooms & Privileged Access

Skip the line and gain exclusive access to secret parts of the Catacombs

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· 1.50h · Paris, France

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Memorial plaque at the catacombs in Paris

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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

Friendly English-speaking guide
Skip-the-Line Catacombs tickets
Restricted areas access
Barrel of Passion
Explore lower Catacombs
Max 19 people
Guide gratuity
Hotel pick-up
Wheelchair accessible

Tour Itinerary

1

Meeting point at Cafe Oz
Your journey begins at Cafe Oz, where your guide will set the stage for a journey into the haunting passages waiting below.
2

The Gateway to Hell
With skip-the-line tickets, venture directly into the mysterious depths of the Catacombs, often referred to as the world's largest grave.
3

Catacombs tunnels
Navigate through the intricate network of narrow tunnels, originally dug out as quarries and now lined with niches and tomb chambers.
4

Barrel of Passion
Taking center stage in the Crypt of Passion, the bone and skull-decorated Barrel of Passion promises to send goosebumps down your spine.
5

Restricted Areas
Once a guard unlocks the ancient gate, step into restricted areas that have remained undisturbed and hidden from public view for centuries.
6

Lower Catacombs
Continue your restricted areas tour in the lower catacombs. Having seen fewer renovations, these depths offer a rawer glimpse into the past.
7

End inside Catacombs
Your guided experience ends inside the Catacombs. Feel free to continue exploring corners and passageways yet uncovered.
8

The Barrel of Passion
See this infamous barrel made completely of bones.
9

Secret rooms, off-limits to the public
With your privileged access tour, you'll see hidden rooms that remain locked for regular visitors.
10

Cataphile stories and insights
Guides who specialize in tours of the Paris Catacombs are nicknamed "cataphiles." You'll see details and learn secrets that only a true expert would know.

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

Customer Reviews

4.97 (134)

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Great time!

Finnegan Wintermeister, 17 October 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 Jacks, 16 October 2025

Great Tour

Sheryl Polster, 26 September 2025

Our tour guide was excellent! I am so glad that I chose this tour, it was amazing.

Cancelled 😞

Jennifer Scott, 11 September 2025

I am sad to say that the tour was cancelled. This tour was to be the highlight of my vacation.

Christopher Frank, 22 August 2025

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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?

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.

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