2-Hour Paris Catacombs Tour with Expert Guide and Bone-Lined Tunnels
Highlights
Paris
cultural, photography, historical
Private Tour
2 Hours
Medium
English, French, Italian, Romanian
Languages
English, French, Italian, Romanian
Description
Explore the eerie and fascinating underground world of the Paris Catacombs on a captivating 2-hour guided tour. Walk through dimly lit tunnels lined with the bones of over six million Parisians and uncover the remarkable history behind this macabre monument. Led by a professional cataphile guide, learn how former limestone quarries were transformed into one of the world’s largest ossuaries. Hear gripping tales of revolution, war, secret societies, and modern-day explorers as you journey through the hidden layers beneath Paris.
Itinerary
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2-Hour Catacombs of Paris Guided Tour Itinerary
- Meet your cataphile and professional tour guide at the designated point near the Catacombs entrance.
Receive a short introduction to the site’s history and safety guidelines before entering.
Descend the 131 steps into the underground labyrinth of former limestone quarries.
Learn about the transformation of these quarries into ossuaries during the late 18th century.
Walk through eerie corridors lined with bones of over six million Parisians.
Explore notable features such as the Barrel of Bones and the Port-Mahon corridor.
Discover the process used to transport and arrange human remains in artistic and symbolic forms.
Hear gripping historical anecdotes from the French Revolution, World War II, and modern times.
Understand the various functions the catacombs served—burial ground, secret resistance base, and space for underground gatherings.
Ask questions and engage with your guide to deepen your understanding of Paris’s hidden history.
Ascend back to the surface and conclude the tour with final reflections and recommendations.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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