Catacombs guided tour with skip-the-line ticket and access to restricted areas

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Take this unique tour of the Paris Catacombs which are home to millions of past Parisians' skulls and bones. Grab your chance to have skip-the-line access and save yourself time and energy to fully live this eerie yet fascinating experience.Paris is a romantic and popular city, but it has hidden, mysterious and even macabre aspects that are not commonly known or seen by the typical tourist. The Paris Catacombs are part of the darker side of Paris. The inscription (in French) above its entrance sets the tone for your experience: “Halt, this is the realm of death.”Twenty meters below the surface and covering almost 300 kilometers, the Paris Catacombs are the final resting place of more than six million Parisians dating from the 18th century. These Catacombs are listed among Paris's 14 museums, and you will see and appreciate, with the help of your guide, how the layers of skulls and bones lining the walls and arches are arranged in the Romantic style and divided by poems and literary passages.Only 200 people can enter these Catacombs at a time, so by booking in advance and getting skip-the-line access it will ensure your entrance at the date and time of your choice. Explore this unique subterranean world with an expert guide that will reveal the history of the Catacombs and the legends of those at peace here, sheltered from the plagues, revolutions, and wars they may have endured.
Highlights
- Discover restricted areas that are closed to the public with your special access ticket
- Dive into the history of the Catacombs with your English-speaking guide
- Enjoy a more personalised, small group experience
- Avoid the long queues with skip-the-line access
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Activity package
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
2 hours
Available in English
What's included
- Entrance ticket and reservation fee for the Paris Catacombs
- Special access to restricted areas closed to general public
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
- Small group experience
Not included
- Tips (optional)
Where you'll meet
Your guide will meet you at the entrance to the Catacombs. They will be holding a sign up to identify themselves. To arrive at the Catacombs by metro please take Line 4 or Line 6 to the Denfert-Rochereau metro stop and exit using “Sortie 1”; the entrance to the Catacombs can be found directly across the street.
Operated by
City Wonders
Important information
Accessibility:
* Not suitable for people with claustrophobia
* Not suitable for wheelchair users
Not allowed:
* Strollers or baby carriages
Know in advance:
* There are 130 steps to walk down and 80 fairly steep steps to climb to the exit
* The Catacombs are wet, dirty, and slippery, please wear comfortable shoes
* Timings and sites are subject to last-minute changes on rare occasions
* Non-flash photography is permitted throughout the tour
Remember to bring:
* A sweater as temperature inside the Catacombs is 14°c year-round
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