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The history of the Paris Catacombs starts in the eighteenth century. Starting in 1809, the Catacombs were opened to the public. Since their creation, the Catacombs have aroused curiosity.
Enjoy a Skip the line as your experienced English-speaking guide tells you about the history of catacombs as well as some mythology and anecdotes about them. Learn about the history and stories of the Catacombs. Learn how to become a member of Paris’s most exclusive attraction.
In the Paris Catacombs, there are 131 steps to go down and 112 steps to climb up.
For this 1.5 km circuit, plan on an hour-long visit.
See thousands of human remains in Paris’s sprawling underground cemetery.
Explore 2 Hours English Speak guide.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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The history of the Paris Catacombs starts in the eighteenth century. Starting in 1809, the Catacombs were opened to the public. Since their creation, the Catacombs have aroused curiosity.
Enjoy a Skip the line as your experienced English-speaking guide tells you about the history of catacombs as well as some mythology and anecdotes about them. Learn about the history and stories of the Catacombs. Learn how to become a member of Paris’s most exclusive attraction.
In the Paris Catacombs, there are 131 steps to go down and 112 steps to climb up.
For this 1.5 km circuit, plan on an hour-long visit.
See thousands of human remains in Paris’s sprawling underground cemetery.
Explore 2 Hours English Speak guide.
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Stop At: The Paris Catacombs, 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris France
On this 2-hour guided tour, discover the intriguing underground realm of the Catacombs in Paris! After meeting your guide, you’ll go below for a narrated tour of the tombs. You’ll learn about the history of this maze of tunnels, which houses the remains of almost six million individuals. You’ll have lots of opportunities to ask your guide questions as you walk through the tunnels, some of which are only accessible via guided tour! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience a side of Paris that most people don’t have time or opportunity to visit.
The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries in Paris, France, that house the remains of almost six million individuals in a small section of a tunnel network built to consolidate the city’s historic stone quarries.
Duration: 2 hours
