Skip the Line: Paris Catacombs Small-Group Tour
- Overview
Enjoy fast-track entry to the mysterious Catacombs of Paris on this 1.5-hour tour. As one of the city's most compelling attractions, the catacombs often draw long entrance queues, but you and your expert guide will get to bypass the crowds and jump the line, saving you time (and a headache). Descend the steps and discover the intriguing underground tunnels lined with millions of skulls and bones, and hear of their fascinating history. Meet your guide at the Catacombs of Paris, skip the entrance line and head straight inside to explore the mysterious underground ossuary. The catacombs may not be for the faint of heart, but they are certainly worth the visit.
Numbers are limited to nine on this small-group tour, so you enjoy a more personalized experience.
Descend 130 steps to the subterranean cemetery and begin exploring the labyrinth of passageways, filled with curious nooks and crannies. Hear about the history of the catacombs from your knowledgeable guide — once stone mines, the network of tunnels were developed into a vast burial tomb in the 18th century after Paris' cemeteries became overcrowded. Today they are home to the remains of approximately six million people.
Wander along winding tunnels lined floor-to-roof with the skulls and bones of the dead. Listen as your guide relays some of the stories relating to this historic burial ground, and soak up the catacombs’ otherworldly atmosphere.
After 1.5 hours exploring the Catacombs of Paris, ascend back to street level to conclude your tour.