CATACOMBS OF PARIS

Description

Your tour starts by skipping the lines to walk directly into the Catacombs. This vast, underground cemetery is composed of miles of underground tunnels lined with the skulls and bones of some 6 million Parisians. In the company of a local expert guide and a small group of 19 people or fewer you’ll explore this unbelievable city of the dead where each room reveals ever more ornate and macabre bone decorations.

Along the way, you’ll hear the unbelievable story of how the catacombs were built and the massive project that was undertaken to move bones from around the city to this point. Your special-access status means the guards will also open gates just for your group, letting you into areas like a secret chapel ornately decorated with skulls and femurs.

Believe it or not, the Paris Catacombs are just as much a symbol of city at Notre Dame or the Eiffel Tower. They contain bones representing some 2,000 years of history and their construction was a unique civil engineering project that helped give rise to the modern city. If you want to see a different and completely surprising side of the City of Lights, this is the perfect place to start.

Instructions

To join your tour please go to: In front of the Café du Rendez-vous, located on the 2, avenue du Général Leclerc - 75014 Paris.   Duration of the tour: 2 hours End point : Paris Catacombs exit.   -Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no shows after tour commencement or departure. -Unfortunately, the catacombs are not wheelchair or stroller accessible. -To ensure the safety of visitors, French authorities enforce security measures upon entry to the Catacombs. Only bags smaller than 55 cm x 35 cm x 20 cm will be accepted. Walks of Italy is not responsible for entry denied due to large luggage. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience and delay which may be caused by extra security checks. -Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit. This is particularly important for guests who have qualified for child reduction. -Please note, the people who guard the Paris Catacombs consider women who are visibly pregnant to have a ""mobility impairment"" and therefore do not allow them to descend into the Catacombs. While we do not necessarily agree with this assessment, we have to respect their policies. If you are visibly pregnant we recommend that you do not take this tour and cannot accept responsibility if you are refused entrance. -Please be advised that there are 130 steps to the Catacombs. Unfortunately, there is no elevator access. Those with heart problems, claustrophobia, or other medical conditions should take this into consideration before booking this tour. -The Paris Catacombs tunnels are often wet and cool (14°C/57°F all year long). We recommend that you wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes. -Please note that there are neither toilets nor cloakroom facilities at the Catacombs. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity. Remember to bring a valid photo ID with you

Start Point: In front of Café du Rendez-vous. Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the Tour start time.

End Point:  At the Paris Catacombs exit.

Skip the line entrance

Languages:
English

Please bring official photo ID.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Expectant mothers are unable to take part in this activity. We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or mobility impairments on our tours. We are also unable to accommodate pushchairs or strollers on our Tours.