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Duration1 h 15 min
Group sizePrivate tour
Guide languagesEnglish
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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.
What's included
Photos Taken during the whole tour by our guide- Professional Local Guide
- Guided Walking Tour (ONLY EXTERIOR)
- Private: Only your group
Not included
- Hotel pickup or drop-off
- Catacombs entry tickets are not included
What you will do
- 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 outside, without entering.
Pass by, no stop
- 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.
20 min
- Stop 3
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.
15 min
- 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.
20 min
- Stop 5
Walk along Rue Froidevaux, a street directly connected to the Catacombs area. Hear stories about underground quarry networks, modern-day explorers known as “cataphiles,” and the hidden world that still exists beneath Paris’s streets.
15 min
- Stop 6
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.
5 min
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. ThanksEnd point: We end the tour near the Montparnasse Cemetery and the guide will leave there.
Important information
- 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
- This tour does not include entry to the Paris Catacombs. All explanations take place outside the Catacombs and at nearby historical locations.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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- Private tour
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Experience information
- Duration:1 h 15 min
- Guide languages:English
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:15
- Confirmation:Instant confirmation
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