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Paris Catacombs History Exterior Tour 75 min

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

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6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • 1 hr 15 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Uncover the stories of Paris’s Catacombs, tunnels, and cemeteries on a private 75-minute exterior walk with a local guide.

About this tour

Explore the darker history beneath Paris on a private exterior walking tour focused on the city’s famous Catacombs. With a professional local guide, trace the story of underground tunnels and cemeteries while hearing about plagues, revolutions, and the hidden past beneath the streets. The walk stays outside the Paris Catacombs and visits nearby historical locations, making it a way to understand the site without entering. Your guide also takes photos throughout the tour, and the experience is reserved for your group alone. Paris Catacombs History Exterior Tour lasts 75 minutes. Meet outside Pharmacie de la Place Denfert Rochereau, taking care not to cross the street. Catacombs entry tickets and hotel transfers are not included. Choose this Paris Catacombs History Exterior Tour for a personal introduction to the stories and history surrounding one of the city’s most intriguing landmarks.

Highlights

  • Uncover the history of the Paris Catacombs without going underground
  • Hear stories of tunnels, cemeteries, plagues, and revolutions
  • Explore nearby historic locations with a professional local guide
  • Get photos taken by your guide throughout the walk

What's included

Included

  • Professional local guide
  • Guided exterior walking tour
  • Private tour for your group
  • Photos taken by the guide

Not included

  • Catacombs entry tickets
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off

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Important information

  • The tour does not include entry to the Paris Catacombs; explanations take place outside and at nearby historical locations
  • Meet outside Pharmacie de la Place Denfert Rochereau; do not cross the street
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Does this tour include entry to the Paris Catacombs?

No. The tour takes place outside the Catacombs and at nearby historical locations.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. The tour is exclusively for your group.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside Pharmacie de la Place Denfert Rochereau. Do not cross the street.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 75 minutes.

Are Catacombs tickets included?

No. Catacombs entry tickets are not included.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.00 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Paris
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

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