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Catacombs History and Dark Paris Exterior Only Tour

Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$399.16
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Paris Catacombs hold a captivating history that stretches far beyond their dark depths. This private walking tour invites you to uncover the intriguing tales of underground Paris, all without stepping inside the Catacombs.

  • 🏷️ Private Tour: Enjoy an exclusive experience tailored just for you and your group, ensuring a personalized exploration of Paris's hidden history.
  • 🗣️ Professional Local Guide: Benefit from the insights of a knowledgeable guide who will share fascinating stories and historical context throughout your journey.
  • ⏳ This 1.5-hour tour offers a comprehensive overview of the Paris Catacombs and the underground world, focusing on their history and significance.
  • 📍 Stand outside the official entrance of the Paris Catacombs and learn about the dramatic story behind the relocation of millions of bones to this unique ossuary.
  • 🏛️ Explore a historic square built above former underground quarries, discovering its strategic importance during various periods of Parisian history, including World War II.
  • 🌍 Walk along a notable avenue named after a leader of the French Resistance and enter a World War II bunker to understand the role of underground tunnels in the city's liberation.
  • ⚰️ Stroll through Montparnasse Cemetery, learning about burial traditions and viewing the graves of renowned artists, writers, and thinkers while exploring Parisian funerary art.
  • 📚 Conclude your tour in Montparnasse with a summary of Paris’s underground history and tips for responsibly exploring the city’s hidden spaces.
  • 📸 Enjoy photos taken by your guide throughout the tour, capturing your memorable experience in the heart of Paris.

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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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    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

    Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    $399.16
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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