Catacombs Of Paris

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Definitely a very unique experience and chance to learn a unique history but the website said to expect 1-1.5 hours inside but it was a lot shorter than expected. Even with the audio guide and stopping to take some photos of the bones, we did the whole thing in 30 min. Also the tickets are quite pricey for what it is I feel. And you have to buy tickets online and the tickets are only released 1 week in advance from the date you want to go.

Amazing tour under subterranean passageways beneath the city. 1500m of history and a chance to visit the dead of Paris interred there over centuries, amazingly atmospheric. Great free audio guide and lots of interesting information posters all through the tour. Allow about an hour and be aware that there are over 100 spiral steps down and back up which does take some energy. Highly recommended to discover the history of the quarries which built the new Paris, the results of unregulated digging and the eventual use as a catacomb. Advanced booking of tickets is absolutely essential to guarantee entry!

I loved my experience at the Paris Catacombs in 2019. It was spooky, unique and well worth the visit here if you are in Paris and are interested in history and macabre things! I also bought a t shirt and cat book from the gift store at the end and still have them til this day. Very memorable experience 10/10!

Catacombs are a must see in Paris. There is so much history underneath the city that could be very easy to miss. We were given an electronic guide as we went around which correlated to the numbers for each ‘section’ (15 audio guide sections in total) which meant you could take it at your own pace rather than going around with a group and a tour guide. Obviously some parts of the tunnels are low so taller people (6foot ish) may need to duck down for some portions. Make sure you wear closed toe comfortable shoes as there is a lot of walking and it’s damp in some places. It is worth checking accessibility in advance as there are 100+ stairs to get up and down to the catacombs. There is a metro right across the road so it’s really easy to get to, but worth noting you don’t come out in the same place that you went in. Tickets need to be booked a week before online on the official website.

Highly recommended! It’s a very different side of Paris. The Catacombs, deep underground and surrounded by silence and history, felt like entering a hidden world. Eerie at first glance, but very fascinating the deeper I walked. Buy your tickets exactly 7 days before your visit. For eg, if you are going for the 2pm slot, you have to buy it exactly 7 days before at 2pm. Ticket comes with an audio guide. While we entered at the same time, we were at our own pace after that. If you prefer to take your time, you can slowly make your way through the tunnels.