Paris Catacombs Reserved Access Tour
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On April 7, 1786, it was renamed "Paris Municipal Ossuary," and the term "Catacombs" was coined in honor of the Roman catacombs, which had piqued the public's interest since their discovery. The Catacombs were first opened to the public by appointment in 1809.
Get Ahead Of The Curve Four languages are available for audio tours of the Paris catacombs.
Priority access to the Catacombs of Paris
Allow one hour for this 1.5-kilometer round.
There are 131 stairs to descend and 112 steps to ascend at the Paris Catacombs.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability. Not wheelchair accessible. Near public transportation. No heart problems or other serious medical conditions. What to bring : Comfortable shoes. Not accessible to wheelchairs, strollers or baby carriages. The Catacombs are wet, dirty, and slippery and 14°c year-round, please bring a sweater and wear comfortable shoes. Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour. There are 130 steps to walk down and 80 fairly steep steps to climb to the exit. Most travelers can participate. This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Face masks required for travelers in public areas. Face masks required for guides in public areas. Face masks provided for travelers. Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. Social distancing enforced throughout experience. Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas. Gear/equipment sanitized between use. Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized