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Explore the world’s largest underground cemetery at your own pace.
Explore the world’s largest underground cemetery at your own pace.
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Paris Catacombs
Seine River Cruise
I was really thankful for the recorded information we could listen to as we traveled through the Catacombs. Took my family through - 54, 49, 22, 16 and 16. We ALL learned something about this important underground location.
Very simple to purchase the tickets , would be better if you could add them to Google wallet, had to faff about with the email getting screenshots to avoid delay at the entrance. The experience of the catacombs was excellent, but probably wouldn't do it again. Be warned 130 spiral staircase on the way down and 86 on the way up. Ground in the passageways is a little uneven in places and low roofs.
Very impressive, got in without queuing, would have liked to see more thanks to the audio guide.
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Outstanding experience. First time in the Catacombs, the visit was really fascinating and brought me a lot to think about. I hope to return, your service I have now used for the first time was perfect. Reliability that I count will be maintained.
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Everything. It was a great discovery.
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An unforgettable experience And all organized
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Easy to find the site and access. The spectacular catacombs were worth seeing.
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Amazing to see the bones displayed in such a way & the history behind their removal and collection
Very interesting and fun tour. Great way to learn a little more about Paris that you may not have known.
The order since there was no congestion.... security
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To gain an insight into French history.
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Paris Catacombs was just amazing
The audio guide was full of information. Truly a moving experience
Visiting places that are hundreds of years old, part of history
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The tour was well organised and easy to participate in. Complimentary headsets gave interesting and informative information. If you suffer with asthma, i would recommend ensuring you have a ventolin.
Entry on time and well organized. A possibility to deposit backpacks and bags would be nice. All the staff were very friendly. The individual stations are very well illustrated and explained in detail via the audio guide. You have to take your time and let the site sink in. Very impressive and an absolute must.
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Very interesting and different site to visit in Paris. Easy to find and a short hop on the Metro from central Paris. Well organized entry and would recommend the audio guide to get the best from the experience.
Very well organised tour. The self tour guides worked perfectly and were easy to use. Such an unbelievable place to visit, its a real must while in Paris. Great value for money too.
Beziek to Catacombs is, except occasionally a bit macabre, wonderfully impressive! Audioguide very good. Truly unique to experience that 120 steps below "ordinary" Paris there is still so much to see!
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We were supposed to receive 4 downliable tixs for the catacombs and river seine cruise. Only 1 catacombs ticket came and 0 river cruise tixs. We had to purchase new river cruise tixs. That cost me an additional)40.
Be sure to order your tickets early! We booked the night before and found ourselves at the catacombs without valid tickets. After contacting an employee (keep calling!) we got the correct tickets in the mail. That was a bit stressful but otherwise top!
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The audioguide was very good and informative, the experience of walking through the catacombs was sobering and affecting. The only trouble we had was in downloading our tickets, because we had slow WiFi, but when the young attendant at the catacombs helped us use the fast WiFi there, the problem was resolved.
Liked the self guided tour and how accommodating the staff at the boat tour were in helping my elderly father. They were very kind
We had booked the catacombs with audio guide and Seine cruise at short notice. The tickets did not arrive after 2 hours as stated in the confirmation when booking but after 12 hours, the only criticism. You can take as much time as you like for the catacombs. We took the metro to the port directly after the catacombs. The ship was quite big, so it was a bit crowded. But everyone had a good view and a place on deck. The photos of the illuminated sights at dusk turned out well and the 1.5 hour trip was just right for us.
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We had booked the tickets online before our vacation. Everything went smoothly at the entrance to the catacombs. We were super happy! The catacombs are well worth seeing and there is enough space inside, although I suffer from claustrophobia.
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Timed entry to Paris Catacombs + Seine River cruise.
Timed entry to Paris Catacombs + Seine River cruise.
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Paris Catacombs
Seine River Cruise
Paris Catacombs
Seine River Cruise
Amazing to see the bones displayed in such a way & the history behind their removal and collection
Paris Catacombs was just amazing
We were supposed to receive 4 downliable tixs for the catacombs and river seine cruise. Only 1 catacombs ticket came and 0 river cruise tixs. We had to purchase new river cruise tixs. That cost me an additional)40.
Be sure to order your tickets early! We booked the night before and found ourselves at the catacombs without valid tickets. After contacting an employee (keep calling!) we got the correct tickets in the mail. That was a bit stressful but otherwise top!
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Liked the self guided tour and how accommodating the staff at the boat tour were in helping my elderly father. They were very kind
We had booked the catacombs with audio guide and Seine cruise at short notice. The tickets did not arrive after 2 hours as stated in the confirmation when booking but after 12 hours, the only criticism. You can take as much time as you like for the catacombs. We took the metro to the port directly after the catacombs. The ship was quite big, so it was a bit crowded. But everyone had a good view and a place on deck. The photos of the illuminated sights at dusk turned out well and the 1.5 hour trip was just right for us.
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The Catacombs were great, very interesting. Audio tour is included with all full rate tickets. There is no queue jump. Worth a visit to the catacombs but book on the official website for almost half the price.
We loved the event itself and that the local service provider was available when I called to tell them about a delay because of the Metro. They were helpful and friendly on the phone. The experience could be further improved by sending the tickets more than 18 hours in advance. This felt kind of stressful, especially since I went with my teenage son. Guess you know what I mean ;-).
great friely staff. incredible experience!
I loved that the audio guide let me go at my own pace.
Profound, informative and macabre
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Ticketing experience was good. No issues in accessing the tour.
Despite no tickets coming until day of event the team kept helping me make sure that they arrived in time
Excellent service for short notice tickets for hard to get venue! Would use again.
All instructions were clear. and experience was perfect
Guided tour of Paris Catacombs with access to special areas.
Guided tour of Paris Catacombs with access to special areas.
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Timed entry to Paris Catacombs
1.5 hour guided tour by an expert English-speaking guide
Exclusive access to restricted areas within
A group of up to 19 people
Paris Catacombs
We toured the Paris Catacombs with tour guide Jonny on Christmas Eve. He was so much fun to talk to and gave us information in a way that made it so very interesting and easy to follow despite our fatigue from flying into France that morning.
Totally worth the extra money for the private tour. The guide was very informative and patient. I was very impressed with her English! Highly recommend!!
I paid 497€ and didn't recieve any tickets , scam !
If you go, I recommend arriving very early. The catacombs opened at 10, we arrived at 10:30, and we had to wait almost two hours to get in. It was well worth the wait, however. You can pay for an audio guide, but we opted to read the many signs that are posted throughout the walk.
What a fun adventure that is not a museum, or art. We learned a lot about the Paris history and had fun just being creeped out.
It is amazing to think that there are more "people" belowe Paris that in Paris. I am so glad we went to see this. The steps up were a bit daunting and i dont recommend it to anyone who has trouble walking. It is an interesting side of Paris history!
Deep below the street level there are miles of caves and tunnels created by mining for the stone which built Paris. But then there was a macabre use of the passages which remains there to this day. Well worth a visit but could be frightening for children.
.He was very good and looked after us well. It's quite a scary place, but fascinating, and an integral part of Paris' history. It helps put the city into perspective. Takes a while, I think we were down there for a good two hours or so. Fascinating.
Ellen our tour guide was AWESOME!!! She was an excellent tour guide!
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Our guide, Remy was top notch! He was friendly and welcoming, shared a wealth of knowledge during our tour and graciously answered all of our questions. He kept the pace moving fluidly, and there was enough time in each spot through the tour. I would book any tour Remy hosted! Thanks for an excellent experience!
It was amazing and learning the history I would highly recommend
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Paris: Retro Side-Car City Tour + Entry to Catacombs
Your visit begins with the iconic entry sign etched with the haunting inscription "Arrête! C’est ici l’empire de la Mort," ("Stop! This is the Empire of the Dead"). The chilling words mark the transition from the lively streets of Paris to the solemn depths of the Catacombs, setting the tone for the eerie exploration that awaits.
Address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France
The Paris Catacombs have separate entrance and exit points.
Entrance:
While the Paris Catacombs has multiple entrances scattered throughout the city, the only official public entrance for the tour is located at 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy.
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Other entrances to the Catacombs exist but are closed off to the public to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring that visitors remain within the designated safe areas of the Catacombs.
Exit: 21 Av. René Coty, 75014 Paris, France
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The exit leads you safely back to the city streets and conveniently positions you near public transportation options.
The Paris Catacombs span over 300 kilometers of underground tunnels, but the public tour is limited to a carefully curated 1.5-kilometer section. This specific area includes some of the most historically and culturally significant parts of the Catacombs, such as the Ossuary, where millions of Parisians are laid to rest.
Why is only a section open?
Note: Getting caught exploring unauthorized areas can result in legal punishment, including fines.
Situated 3.3 kilometers from the hotel, the Conciergerie is a historic building that served as both a royal palace and a prison. It gained notoriety during the French Revolution as the holding place for notable prisoners, including Marie Antoinette.
Known for its breathtaking Gothic chapel, situated 3.3 kilometers from the Paris Catacombs, Sainte-Chapelle is renowned for its stunning stained-glass windows depicting Biblical scenes.
Located 3.6 kilometers away, the Rodin Museum is dedicated to the works of the renowned sculptor Auguste Rodin. You can admire iconic pieces such as The Thinker and The Kiss.
Tickets to Paris Catacombs can sell out quickly, especially during the Summer. Booking them in advance (at least 7 days in advance) ensures that you have a timeslot prebooked for your visit, rather than waiting your turn to go in.
Online booking is a sure-shot way to reserve an entry slot to the Catacombs. Owing to the number of people (200) that are allowed entry at any given point in time, last-minute tickets are not sold on-site.
No, they are not. The only ticket type is a timed entry, although you might still need to wait.
At any given time only 200 people are allowed to be inside the Paris Catacombs. The current number of people inside is tracked with a digital counter mounted on the wall above the entrance.
Both options are available with differential pricing and experience. While a self-guided visit gives you the flexibility to tour at your own pace, a guided tour allows access to special areas within the Catacombs that are otherwise inaccessible to the public.
To keep the experience private, a guided tour is limited to a maximum of up to 19 people per group. This allows for better interaction between the guide and the group.
The only restriction in place is that children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult; visiting is at the parents' discretion. There is a chance that younger kids might find the space to be "creepy" since it's filled with real skulls and bones. But this visit is a great learning opportunity for them too.
Starting with the eerie sign that greets you at the entrance that reads, “Arrête, c’est ici l’empire de la mort." which translates to “Stop, this is death’s empire, there are others. Look out for Parisian street signs, The Well, rendering of Citadel de Mahon, The Barrel, and the Samaritan fountain.
The Catacombs are not fully explored and mapped, which is why only a limited portion is accessible and with a guide.