Semi-private VIP Catacombs of Paris Restricted Access Tour
- Gain VIP access to parts of the Catacombs closed to the general public.
- Semi-private groups of 7 guests or fewer allow for a relaxed visit with personal attention.
- Learn the hidden history of the Catacombs, including the people who worked, visited, and were laid to rest here.
- Discover stories of secret societies and mysterious rituals connected to this remarkable site.
- Explore the labyrinthine tunnels and ossuary in a guided, safe, and informative tour.
What to expect
Descend into the hidden labyrinth beneath Paris on this 1.5-hour semi-private VIP tour of the Catacombs. Far below the bustling streets lies a mysterious underground world few get to see. Your expert English-speaking guide will reveal the fascinating history of those who lived, worked, and were laid to rest in the city’s largest ossuary. Explore secret chambers, learn about the intriguing societies that visit the catacombs today, and hear stories that bring this unique site to life. With small groups of up to 7 guests, enjoy a personal, in-depth experience in a historic and atmospheric setting.
Good to know
Beneath the streets of Paris there is another, darker side to the city that few get to see. Twenty meters (and more) below street level, the galleries of the Paris Catacombs extend for over 200 miles – a subterranean maze under the city that many are unaware of as they stroll along the streets above.
Initially quarried to provide limestone for the construction of the famous Parisian buildings and bridges, the Paris Catacombs are now home to the bones of more than 6 million former Parisians. Their remains were carefully moved here in the 18th century in a discreet operation to transfer them from the insalubrious and overflowing cemeteries of the city center.
Nowadays, wall after wall of stacked bones, and some more slightly macabre compositions, await you as you follow an expert local guide into ‘The Empire of Death’. Fans of the film As Above so Below will recognize these never-ending gloomy tunnels. Along with millions of ordinary Parisians, it is said that the Man in the Iron Mask lies here, as do both executioners and their victims guillotined during the French Revolution.
While it’s possible to get your own Catacombs tickets and go it alone, our guided Catacombs tour offers special access and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. You’ll step into rooms with fragile artifacts and learn the intriguing stories of those who worked, visited and have been laid to rest here over the centuries, including the secret societies who still visit today
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