Paris Catacombs Skip The Line Walking Guided Tour
1 hour 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English
Overview
Dig deep into history with an underground Paris Catacombs tour. Learn why the bones of more than six million people were deposited under the city in a complex maze of tunnels that you definitely need a guide to navigate.
- Guided tour of the Paris Catacombs
- Take a narrated walking tour of the fascinating underground labyrinth of tombs
- Hear the story behind the Catacombs from your informative guide
- Skip the line and head straight in with your guide at this popular attraction
Meet your knowledgeable guide at street level and prepare for this guided tour of the Paris Catacombs. Head down 130 steps to reach the intricate network of tunnels, and follow your guide through what can be a confusing labyrinth.
Hear stories about how the Paris Catacombs were built as a massive underground cemetery, housing the bones of roughly six million people since the 18th century. Paris' dead were moved en masse from existing cemeteries to the Catacombs from 1786 to 1788. By the early 19th century, the Catacombs had already started to attract tourist attention.
You have plenty of chances to ask questions of your guide as you walk through the tunnels. It's a unique opportunity to see a side of Paris most people miss.
After touring the Catacombs, the tour comes to an end back at street level when you climb back up the stairs where you started the tour.
Hear stories about how the Paris Catacombs were built as a massive underground cemetery, housing the bones of roughly six million people since the 18th century. Paris' dead were moved en masse from existing cemeteries to the Catacombs from 1786 to 1788. By the early 19th century, the Catacombs had already started to attract tourist attention.
You have plenty of chances to ask questions of your guide as you walk through the tunnels. It's a unique opportunity to see a side of Paris most people miss.
After touring the Catacombs, the tour comes to an end back at street level when you climb back up the stairs where you started the tour.
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Traveler Tips
- "Also, bring a sweater since it does get cold, and sometimes water droplets will fall on you from the ceiling." See review
- "Note it's a spiral staircase to go down and up, also it's dusty/wet in the catacombs so wear appropriate shoes." See review
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Product code: 6159CATACOMBS
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