Paris Catacombs (Catacombes de Paris)

Sights & Landmarks • Paris, Île-de-France France

The Paris Catacombs, also known as Catacombes de Paris, are a haunting yet fascinating tourist attraction in the heart of Paris, France. Descending under the bustling streets of the city, visitors are transported into a hidden world of underground tunnels and passageways that stretch for miles beneath the surface.

Originally a network of ancient quarries, the catacombs were transformed in the late 18th century into an ossuary to alleviate overcrowding in Parisian cemeteries. Today, the catacombs house the remains of over six million people, their bones meticulously arranged in eerie yet mesmerizing displays.

As visitors wander through the dimly lit corridors, they are surrounded by walls lined with neatly stacked skulls and bones, creating a macabre yet strangely beautiful atmosphere. The air is cool and musty, adding to the eerie ambiance of this underground burial site.

The Paris Catacombs offer a unique and sobering glimpse into the city's history, serving as a stark reminder of mortality and the passage of time. For those with a taste for the macabre or a love of history, a visit to the Catacombes de Paris is an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression.


Tours for Paris Catacombs (Catacombes de Paris)

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Paris Catacombs (Catacombes de Paris) has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Explore Paris in a Vintage Van  in Paris, Île-de-France $129 Tour Provided by Viator

Explore Paris in a Vintage Van

Paris, Île-de-France France

Experience a unique Parisian adventure with a stylish vintage van tour !

Enjoy a private 2 hours excursion aboard our elegant vintage Citroën, where you’ll explore iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre, while uncovering hidden alleys and secret treasures of the city.

Regular stops along the way ensure you capture stunning photos.

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Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris in Paris, Île-de-France $10 Tour Provided by Viator

Lupin's Footsteps: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Paris

Paris, Île-de-France France

Are you looking for a way to see Lupin's Paris without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• See actual buildings that members of the Resistance accessed via the Catacombs to avoid detection by the Nazis during WWII.
• Hear from producer Comte de Saint-Germain, a fictional local character with vast historical knowledge.
• Do it all in an hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Combo: Side car Tour in Paris + Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, Île-de-France $173 Tour Provided by Viator

Combo: Side car Tour in Paris + Louis Vuitton Museum

Paris, Île-de-France France

Step into a world where art and elegance intertwine seamlessly at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, an art and architecture museum in Paris. Benefit from a premium pre-reserved entry ticket and a conveniant vintage side-car transfer from your accommodation in Paris to the Louis Vuitton foundation.

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Hop on the side-car and travel to the Louis Vuitton Foundation Passing through some of Paris's greatest monuments. Delight your senses as you explore iconic exhibitions, showcasing fine works of art while being awe-inspired by the architectural marvels that define the Foundation.

Discover the essence of sophistication and creativity as you explore a variety of temporary exhibitions. After you have finished exploring, you will return to Paris by your own means.

Retro Side-Car Tour in Paris and River Cruise in Paris, Île-de-France $159 Tour Provided by Viator

Retro Side-Car Tour in Paris and River Cruise

Paris, Île-de-France France

Kick off your Parisian adventure with a seamless hotel pick-up and a classic vintage sidecar ride! Your friendly guide will whisk you through the City of Lights, passing iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe. Feel the breeze as you explore narrow alleys and grand boulevards like the Champs-Élysées, all while enjoying fascinating stories about the city's history and culture.

The excitement continues with a relaxing Seine cruise, where you can take in stunning views of the Louvre and other famous sites from the water. With hotel pick-up, a unique sidecar experience, and a serene river cruise, this Wild Side Tour offers an unforgettable way to see Paris. Book your spot now to experience the city from two incredible perspectives!

Paris Catacombs Skip the Line Guided Tour in Paris, Île-de-France $149 Tour Provided by Viator

Paris Catacombs Skip the Line Guided Tour

Paris, Île-de-France France

Go below the city streets of Paris to explore the darkest part of the City of Light — the Catacombs. You'll go where other tourists don't have access and learn who's buried in these 200 miles of tunnels.

Explore the underground burial chambers for millions of Parisians who found their way to the Catacombs due to overcrowded cemeteries. You'll walk through corridors piled with bones, carefully and often artistically arranged, preserved for centuries in the ossuaries.

Not only will your expert guide share strange legends about this subterranean underworld, but they'll also give you tips on how to find unique bone configurations and even art. The Paris Catacombs might be macabre and a little bit creepy, but it's an experience you're sure to always remember. Don't forget to end your tour by picking up a souvenir in the Paris Catacombs shop!

Catacombs of Paris Semi-Private VIP Restricted Access Tour in Paris, Île-de-France $185 Tour Provided by Viator

Catacombs of Paris Semi-Private VIP Restricted Access Tour

Paris, Île-de-France France

This VIP semi-private tour allows you to skip the long lines and unlock gates to hidden rooms in the Paris Catacombs. Join a small group of 6 people or fewer and an expert local guide, and discover the mysterious secrets buried under the streets of Paris.

Skip the Line Paris Catacombs Tour with Restricted Areas in Paris, Île-de-France $149 Tour Provided by Viator

Skip the Line Paris Catacombs Tour with Restricted Areas

Paris, Île-de-France France

What makes our Paris Catacombs Tour the best in Paris: a combination of passionate storytelling, expert local guides, skip the line tickets and a maximum group size of 19 people. Our tour is filled with the facts and folklore that bring the Catacombs of Paris, a place for the dead, back to life! Discover the darkness beneath the city of light. Leave the crowds behind and let your guide enlighten you with the mystical folklore surrounding the medieval tombs.

Skip-the-Line: Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas in Paris, Île-de-France $207 Tour Provided by Viator

Skip-the-Line: Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas

Paris, Île-de-France France

Venture below the avenues and Metro tunnels of Paris and into the Catacombs, whose population of skeletons far outnumbers the living city above. This small-group tour includes Skip-the-Line Entry and lets you access parts of the Catacombs that are off-limits to individual visitors, so you get more out of your experience. Exclusive sights include the Sacellum Crypt, where bones were blessed before beginning their rest in the tunnels.