Highlights / General details
The Catacombs date back to the end of the 18th century, around 1788. They were built in the old Tombe-Issoire limestone quarries to move bones from Paris cemeteries that had fallen into ruin. The very first cemetery was Les Innocents, near the Les Halles neighborhood. The last cemetery was cleared in 1814. Stones from the quarries were used to build Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Louvre, and to fortify the city of Paris.

Before entering the winding tunnels, visitors are greeted by a quote: Arrête, c’est ici l’empire de la mort ("Stop, here lies the Empire of Death"), perched above the doors that mark the beginning of a journey back through time. Visitors then walk down 130 steps, some 65 feet underground, to the dark tunnels decorated with bones from Paris cemeteries. On the walls, various phrases, poems and writings—some religious, others not—can be found among the bones, leaving visitors to reflect throughout mile-long tour.

The Paris Catacombs tour takes about 45 minutes. Prepare to climb another 83 steps to get out.

Inclusion
Admission ticket with skip the line priority access; Audioguide in 4 languages (French, English, German and Spanish).

Exclusion
Transportation to and from the departure location; Lunch; Gratuities.

Hours of operation
Catacombs is open Tuesday-Sunday at 9:00pm. The ticket is valid at any time of the day following the opening hours of the site.
Close on May 1.

Duration
Approximately 2 hours.

Hours of operation
Catacombs is open Tuesday-Sunday at 9:00pm. The ticket is valid at any time of the day following the opening hours of the site.
Close on May 1.

Duration
Approximately 2 hours.

Location
Departure Point: PARISCityVISION Agency, 2 rue des Pyramides, 75001 Paris.
Paris Catacombs address: 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris.
Tour ends at Catacombs Exit - 21bis avenue Rene Coty, 75014 Paris.

Additional Information
The tour is not recommended for visitors with respiratory or heart conditions, people with sensitivities, or young children.
The Catacombs are not accessible to persons with reduced mobility.
Adult supervision required for children under 14.
Kids audio-guide available (€5, paid on the spot).
Pets are not welcome.

Policies
Cancellation: 2 days prior 50% penalty; 1 day prior 100% penalty. No show 100% penalty.
Guests are required to present themselves at our agency to redeem their voucher.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**