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Catacombs History and Dark Paris Exterior Only Tour
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$412.76
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
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 stories beneath the city streets. This tour is designed as a historical and cultural exploration, perfect if Catacombs tickets are sold out or if you want to understand the site before or after a visit.
This is a 100% private tour, created exclusively for you and your group.
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 stories beneath the city streets. This tour is designed as a historical and cultural exploration, perfect if Catacombs tickets are sold out or if you want to understand the site before or after a visit.
This is a 100% private tour, created exclusively for you and your group.
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Catacombs History and Dark Paris Exterior Only Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Private: Only your group
- Guided Walking Tour (ONLY EXTERIOR)
- Professional Local Guide
- Photos Taken during the whole tour by our guide
- Catacombs Entry Tickets
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
Meeting point
Please meet our guide in front of the Pharmacy named (Pharmacie de la Place Denfert Rochereau). Please wait outside the door of the pharmacy and do NOT cross the street to the other side. Thanks
Return details
We end the tour near the Montparnasse Cemetery and the guide will leave there.
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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 outside, without entering.
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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.
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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.
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Montparnasse Cemetery (Cimetiere Montparnasse)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.
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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.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Catacombs History and Dark Paris Exterior Only Tour
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$412.76
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!