Catacombs History and Dark Paris Exterior Only Tour
Features
1.5 hours
- Photos Taken during the whole tour by our guide
- Professional Local Guide
- Guided Walking Tour (ONLY EXTERIOR)
- Private: Only your group
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Catacombs Entry Tickets
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Discover the mysterious and darker side of Paris on this private walking tour exploring the history of the Paris Catacombs and underground Paris—without entering the Catacombs.
Led by a professional local guide, this experience focuses on the origins of the Catacombs, Paris’s underground tunnels, cemeteries, plagues, revolutions, and the hidden...
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes
- Private Tour
- 1
The Paris Catacombs
Paris Catacombs Entrance (Exterior Only)
Stand outside the official entrance of the Paris Catacombs and uncover the dramatic story behind one of the city’s most mysterious sites. Learn why millions of bones were moved underground, how the ossuary was created, and what makes the Catacombs so unique—explained clearly from the...- Duration 5 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Not Included
- 2
Place Denfert-Rochereau
Explore this historic square built above former underground quarries. Discover how this area became a key gateway to underground Paris and hear stories about its strategic importance during different periods of Parisian history, including World War II.
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
Walk along the avenue named after a leader of the French Resistance. ENTER The 2nd World War Bunker and Learn how underground tunnels beneath Paris were used as secret command centers during World War II and how the city’s underground played a crucial role in its liberation.
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 4
Boulevard Edgar Quinet
Stroll through one of Paris’s most famous cemeteries and discover the contrast between burial traditions above ground and the vast ossuaries below the city. See the graves of famous artists, writers, and thinkers while learning about Parisian funerary art and symbolism.
- Duration 25 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
- 5
Boulevard Edgar Quinet
Conclude the tour in the Montparnasse area with a summary of Paris’s underground history, how the city manages its hidden spaces today, and general advice for exploring Paris responsibly.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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