Paris Catacombs Skip the Line Audio-Guided Tour and Cruise Ticket

Experience two of the most popular and unforgettable tours in Paris with skip-the-line priority access and an engaging audio guide to lead your way. Begin your journey deep beneath the lively streets of Paris at the Catacombs, a haunting yet fascinating underground ossuary that dates back to 1788. Originally created to solve the problem of overcrowded cemeteries, the Catacombs house the remains of over six million Parisians. As you descend 130 narrow steps and 65 feet underground into the old Tombe-Issoire limestone quarries, a chilling inscription welcomes you: Arrête, c’est ici l’empire de la mort—"Stop, here lies the Empire of Death."

 

When you enter, walk through a tunnel that is about a mile long. The walls are covered with bones and skulls arranged in artistic yet serious patterns. Along the way, you will see writings, religious verses, and poems on the walls. These words provide insights into the thoughts of people from the past. The tour takes about 45 minutes and ends with a climb up 83 steps that brings you back to the surface, leaving you changed by the powerful history you have experienced.

 

After coming up from the Catacombs, enjoy a relaxing cruise on the River Seine. Go to the Port de la Conférence, located between the Pont de l'Alma and the Invalides, where you will get on a glass-covered Bateaux Mouches boat. This one-hour cruise gives you panoramic views of Paris’s famous landmarks. You will hear recorded comments about the history and stories of each place you see. On the cruise, you will pass the Eiffel Tower, the Assemblée Nationale, the golden-domed Invalides, and the Musée d'Orsay. You will also see the Institut de France, the Cité de la Mode, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the historic Conciergerie on Île de la Cité. The journey includes views of the renowned Louvre Museum, the Place de la Concorde with its ancient Egyptian obelisk, the Grand Palais, and the Trocadéro. Whether you go during the day or at night when the lights shine, this peaceful ride along the Seine shows you the heart of Paris from a beautiful perspective.

 

Together, these two best-selling Paris experiences offer a striking contrast—one deep within the silent, sacred tunnels below the city, and the other flowing gently on the open river, surrounded by the brilliance of Paris’s architectural wonders. This itinerary captures the soul of Paris in a single day—mysterious, beautiful, and unforgettable.

Start Time: Varies - Based on the date selected (Please arrive atleast 20 minutes prior to the start time)

Duration: (Approx.) 3 hours

Meeting Point: Les Catacombes de Paris 1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris

(Please check the calendar to know about the availability)

Wheelchair or stroller accessible: No.

Voucher Information: Mobile and Printed Vouchers, both are accepted!

Guests are advised to carry their ID card/passport on their travel day.

Everyone joining the tour is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing since there will be considerable walking involved.

Nearest Metro: Denfert Rochereau (Line 4,6).
Please note that the time you have chosen corresponds to the time of your visit to the Catacombs.
To take the Cruise, guests need to go to BATEAUX MOUCHES, Port de la Conférence (métro Pont de l'Alma) - 75008 Paris (departures every 30 minutes from 10:00am till 10:00pm).
The temperature inside the Catacombs: 14°C (57°F).
The tour is not recommended for visitors with respiratory or heart conditions, people with sensitivities, or young children.
Adult supervision required for children under 14.
To ensure the preservation of the site, it is forbidden to bring food and drink in the Catacombs.
Guests are advised to bring their own headset for a better experience.
Disclaimer: The tour operator reserves the right to close or cancel certain shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops or ancillary facilities without any notice. There will be no refund provided in that case.

Non-Refundable/ Non-Amendable, all sales are final once Booked!