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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photos Taken during the whole tour by our guide
Professional Local Guide
Guided Walking Tour (ONLY EXTERIOR)
Private: Only your group
Hotel pickup or drop-off
Catacombs Entry Tickets
Meeting Points
Departure
97 Av. Denfert Rochereau
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
Boulevard Edgar Quinet
We end the tour near the Montparnasse Cemetery and the guide will leave there.
Catacombs History and Dark Paris Exterior Only Tour
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About
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.
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Photos Taken during the whole tour by our guide
Professional Local Guide
Guided Walking Tour (ONLY EXTERIOR)
Private: Only your group
Hotel pickup or drop-off
Catacombs Entry Tickets
Meeting Points
Departure
97 Av. Denfert Rochereau
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
Boulevard Edgar Quinet
We end the tour near the Montparnasse Cemetery and the guide will leave there.
