Self Guided Paris Catacombs Audio Tour (Without a Ticket)

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Duration1h 30m
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Overview

Please note this tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket! Purchase the ticket on the Catacombs official website

A self-guided audio tour is available via a web browser or in a separate app — the WeGoTrip app. You will receive an email from WeGoTrip with a link to download the app with the digital guide or access it via the web browser. The digital audio guide includes maps, photos, scripts, and audio commentary. Please download the tour in advance.

What makes this tour truly unique is the combination of history, mystery, and atmosphere. Far from the bustling city above, you'll wander through bone-lined corridors while listening to captivating stories about the Catacombs' origins, the people whose remains rest there, and the role this underground network has played throughout Paris's history. The experience offers a rare opportunity to explore a hidden side of the city, blending haunting beauty with remarkable historical insight.

What's included

  • Recommendations for your further exploration of Paris
  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour - via the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route with step-by-step navigation
  • Earphones – please bring your own
  • In-person tour guide
  • The entry ticket to the Paris Catacombs is not included!

What to expect

  1. The Paris Catacombs
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    Beneath the elegant boulevards and iconic landmarks of Paris lies a hidden underground world waiting to be explored. On this self-guided audio tour of the Paris Catacombs at 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, you'll descend below street level and journey through historic tunnels that reveal a fascinating side of the city's past. As you walk through the former limestone quarries, your audio guide will explain how they were transformed into an ossuary and share the stories behind one of Paris's most unusual landmarks.

    Along the route, you'll see galleries lined with the bones and skulls of more than six million Parisians, creating a powerful and unforgettable atmosphere. Explore the underground labyrinth, uncover its mysteries, and gain a unique perspective on Parisian history. Please note: This self-guided audio tour does not include an entrance ticket and may be used during the Catacombs' regular opening hours.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self guided tour. Download the audioguide and start it at the starting point, it will navigate you through the catacombs.

End point

This is a self guided tour. Download the audioguide and start it at the starting point, it will navigate you through the catacombs.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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