A guided tour unlocks exclusive access to sections of the Catacombs closed to the general public, including a chapel filled with bones.
Headout is an authorized and trusted partner of the venue, offering curated experiences to enjoy this attraction. This is not the venue's website.
Step into the eerie depths (20 meters) of the Paris Catacombs with our expert-led guided tours, offering exclusive access to areas restricted to the general public. Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a labyrinth of tunnels holding centuries of history and the remains of over six million people (some as old as 1200 years).
The small-group tours (maximum 19 people) ensure an intimate and immersive experience, with expert guides sharing captivating stories, historical insights, and hidden details about this fascinating underground world. Uncover the secrets of the Catacombs, from the intricate bone arrangements to the compelling tales of its creation.
Whether you're a history buff or a curious traveler, the tours promise an unforgettable journey into the heart of Paris’ mysterious underworld.
A guided tour provides access to restricted areas, interactive Q&A opportunities, and shares stories and historical details not included in audio guides, making it a richer experience. Although, audio guides do allow you the flexibility to explore at your desired pace.
Yes, guided tours include access to restricted sections of the Catacombs that are unavailable to general visitors, such as the Sacellum Crypt, the Grotte des Sépultures, and hidden galleries.
Yes, guided tours are limited to 19 people, offering a more personalized and intimate experience.
Currently, guided tours are available only in English.
Yes, children can join since there are no age restrictions. However, parental discretion is highly recommended; the eerie atmosphere of the Catacombs can be harsh on a child.
Yes, photography is allowed, but flash and tripods are typically prohibited.
The Catacombs are not wheelchair-accessible due to steep stairs and narrow tunnels, making them challenging for visitors with mobility issues.
Guided tours are more expensive (almost double) than audio guide tickets because they include expert insights and exclusive access to restricted areas.
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Ticketing was easy Our guide, Igor, was top notch. Highly recommend!
Small group, great guide, visit to less visited special areas
Great guide: good instructions and information too!
Well, since the experience did not happen, I did not love anything about it. I was not informed via call, text, or email in advance and wasted time and money to get to the catacombs. I understand there is a strike and that's out of your control, but the lack of communication is well within your control. Also, I'm getting this email to give feedback and I haven't received a response from my email today when the tour didn't happen.
I had a great experience with my guide Saeed! He was extremely knowledgeable not just regarding the Catacombs but Paris as a whole. Would recommend!
Hi, we had a great time and our guide , Anthony, was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. Thankyou.
The guide was a little unsure of historical details and relied on the wow factor of the skeletal remains and some stone sculpture in the catecombs. I expected a detailed serious history journey for €158. I did not receive that but received instead a learnt off script. Answers of questions outside of that script were unsatisfactory.
Excellent tour guide with vast knowledge of the history of the area. Was well-paced and informative tour!
Saeed was excellent and clearly loved the history and the topic!
We had a great tour guide, who had funny and interesting stories to tell about the catecombs!
I have sent a complaint to your site copy below I have booked tickets for a guided tour of the Paris catacombs, the price includes a trip on the Seine reservation n° 22997682 Visit of February 20, 2025 Impossible to download the tickets correctly: even on site, at the reception desk, they were unable to do so. QR code inactive Impossible to modify tickets even though the option is available on the website. No tour of the Seine at the catacombs reception desk. Exorbitant price given the remaining service without the tour. Miraculously, when the guide arrived, she had me on her list, so I was able to take the tour. If I hadn't arrived well in advance to try and resolve the problem, I wouldn't have been able to do it. I would have liked to change my ticket for 2 reasons: firstly, I would have liked to change the date, and secondly, I would have liked to change it for 1 adult and 1 schoolchild. As it was impossible to make the change, despite the suggestion made by your site, I went to the scheduled date. I found that the price was 35€ for an adult and 17€ for a schoolchild, whereas I had paid 248€. I found a phone number on a message I received via Whattshapp; I can't see any valid reason for you to have used Whastshaap to communicate with me when you had e-mail and a cell phone. I called 3 times asking for a call in French and was disconnected. I ended up calling in English, and a correspondent found my reservation and gave me this e-mail address. I therefore consider your proposal to be a scam. I therefore request that you pay me 148 - 2 x 35 = 178 €. Otherwise, I will file a complaint for online scamming. I look forward to your reply, which I hope will be positive.
We toured the Paris Catacombs with tour guide Jonny on Christmas Eve. He was so much fun to talk to and gave us information in a way that made it so very interesting and easy to follow despite our fatigue from flying into France that morning.
Great tour guide! Well timed and organized!
Really amazing experience!! Thank you Igor!!
I paid 497€ and didn't recieve any tickets , scam !
Totally worth the extra money for the private tour. The guide was very informative and patient. I was very impressed with her English! Highly recommend!!
Our guide Leo was so excited and knowledgable about the catacombs! We were very engaged in the many stories and history of the catacombs and surrounding area. The use of photos on the guide's phone really helped to tie everything together. My only complaint is that Leo arrived about 15 minutes late to the meeting point. After that, everything moved along well.
If you go, I recommend arriving very early. The catacombs opened at 10, we arrived at 10:30, and we had to wait almost two hours to get in. It was well worth the wait, however. You can pay for an audio guide, but we opted to read the many signs that are posted throughout the walk.
The Catacombs used to be underground stone quarries - this was where the white stone that was used for many Paris landmarks, such as Sacre Coeur, came from. The space quarried was then used to house the bones from the Paris churches when they became completely full.
What a fun adventure that is not a museum, or art. We learned a lot about the Paris history and had fun just being creeped out.
.It is not for everyone as the space is not very tall (5'10" max probably without ducking). There are 120+ stairs to go down and 80+ to come up, both of which are spiral and small. We enjoyed learning much more about Paris history in this underground world.
Guided tour of Paris Catacombs with access to special areas.
Inclusions Timed entry to Paris Catacombs
1.5 hour guided tour by an expert English-speaking guide
Exclusive access to restricted areas within
A group of up to 19 people
Paris Catacombs
Giles
Brett
Very interesting to see a part of Paris not as well publicised. Respectfully carried out and a huge space. Remember to pick up the audio guide before descending the steps.
The ease of entry for both experiences was excellent. The guided tour in the catacombs was very educational. The views on the River tour were perfect and it was good length.
The staff who checked us in were friendly and professional. The audio guide was informative. The catacombs were respectfully maintained and fascinating. Please note the stairs back to the living world are numerous and may be difficult for some.
Everything perfect and on time, highly recommended
Getting inside was very easy. Scanned my ticket, picked up my audio guide, and I was ready to go!
All off it. Wish live guide audio isn't the same
It's magnificent, it's an incredible thing, I liked it a lot.
The history was interesting. Lines moved quickky. It wasnt really crowded inside, which was nice.
The audio guide makes it possible to adapt the visit to each individual.the queue is large but very well managed waiting time 10 minutes
This was a great tour. The audio guide was very informative. This was my teenage son's favorite thing we did in Paris. Would highly recommend!
Well organized. Good experience but crowded. I wud prefer a live guide over recorded audio as recordings dont cover everything u may want to know.
The underground ossuary was impressive. The information provided by the audio guide was easy to understand and interesting. The queue at the ticket office was short and we were able to check in very quickly and easily with the tickets we had booked.
We loved visiting the catacombs. We got there and went straight in as we arrived right at our tour time. The self guided tour was great to be able to go at one's own pace. I went with my 10 year old boy and he really loved the tour. I wasn't sure he would want to follow the audio guide, but it was short enough and very interesting so he stuck to it and was telling me about all the history after the tour. I highly recommend!
The audio tour was exactly what iexpected however the delay in receiving the tickets certainly eliminated the excitement leading up to it. We were very uneasy about getting tickets. 4 hours before the tour is unacceptable. We were already planning alternate activities.
Easy to book. Everything is well organized. The slot system is great. The tour is surprising. You know what you're going to see. But when you're in those aisles with the stacked bones and skulls, it's a completely different experience.
The tour was great. It was nice being able to go at your own pace. The admission process was fast and easy. We leaned a lot during the tour. It is definitely worth doing.
I waited decades to see the Catacombs! The audio guide was a perfect version of information complimenting the visual guides.
The catacombs were everything I hoped they would be after having missed the opportunity to go the last 20 years. The headout ticket process was easy with no issues.
We've done the catacombs before, and that was exactly the way we expected, although this particular tour didn't have the heart shaped skulls that we saw last time at a different entry point. As far as the encounters with employees, it went OK except the girl who handed us our audio guides was very rude. We asked her to repeat something and she was very annoyed and short with us.
I feel compled to leave a review based on my experience. Out of desperation we booked with Headout for a tour that was sold out everywhere else (Paris Catacombs). We read the reviews on Headout and felt that we may be risking booking with them based on all the poor reviews but decided to go for it because there really wasn't another option and by chance maybe it would work out and at least we kind of knew what the outcome could be going into it. We booked 2 months before our trip and within minutes recieved the digital tickets. This made us a bit more confortable but still we just were not sure if Headout was legit. 2 months later (last week) we headed to the Catacombs as the digital tickets instructed and they scanned perfectly. No issues, no questions, perfection! We are so thankful that the tickets were actual tickets and we weren't scammed. We never had to deal with customer service so I can't say anything in that regards but for our experience we had absolutey no issues. Based on this event we would absolutely give Headout another try!
It's an impressive experience ! It's solemn, extensive and well presented. The crowds are well managed so that it's not crowded. One of my favourite experiences this trip 😊
Headout's organization was perfect, with a small downside concerning the welcome given by the Catacombs staff.
The experience met our expectations and hopes. No delays, no hassles, and it wasn't even crowded even though they were sold out on a Saturday. The staff permits only so many people into the Catacombes every 15 minutes and it makes for a comfortable experience, a peaceful walk and is very informative.
As a first thing, I must say that Paris is splendid. The catacombs are spectacular, impressive in a positive way. Experience that I highly recommend
Timed entry was great. Not very many people at once allowed our tour at our pace and didn't feel rushed. The audio tour was excellent. Would highly rexommend.
Explore the world’s largest underground cemetery at your own pace.
Inclusions
Timed entry to the Catacombs
Audio guide in French, English, Spanish, and German
1-hour Seine River cruise (as per the option selected)
Paris Catacombs
Seine River Cruise
Melissa
Celine
Paul
The ease of entry for both experiences was excellent. The guided tour in the catacombs was very educational. The views on the River tour were perfect and it was good length.
Everything perfect and on time, highly recommended
It's magnificent, it's an incredible thing, I liked it a lot.
The audio tour was exactly what iexpected however the delay in receiving the tickets certainly eliminated the excitement leading up to it. We were very uneasy about getting tickets. 4 hours before the tour is unacceptable. We were already planning alternate activities.
The tour was great. It was nice being able to go at your own pace. The admission process was fast and easy. We leaned a lot during the tour. It is definitely worth doing.
I waited decades to see the Catacombs! The audio guide was a perfect version of information complimenting the visual guides.
The catacombs were everything I hoped they would be after having missed the opportunity to go the last 20 years. The headout ticket process was easy with no issues.
We've done the catacombs before, and that was exactly the way we expected, although this particular tour didn't have the heart shaped skulls that we saw last time at a different entry point. As far as the encounters with employees, it went OK except the girl who handed us our audio guides was very rude. We asked her to repeat something and she was very annoyed and short with us.
The tour of the catacombs was very interesting and educational. However, when we arrived, our tickets were not QR coded, so that required calling 2 different numbers quickly so we wouldn't miss our paid tour entry time. Not very well organized on your part. They told us that this happens all the time. The second number I called worked and they sent the correct tickets. Also, having to wait to get the tickets within 24 hours is not comfortable for the client who has already paid in advance. You need find a new way of providing the correct tickets much earlier to your clients. I had to call again when we arrived at the Seine River Cruise to get the correct QR codes sent to me. Very inconvenient and panic producing.... you need to do better.
No long queues, the times were just right!
Welll organized catacomb experience
Everything was great, but a little overpriced.
Well organized and friendly staff. Everyone spoke good English, which made communication much easier.
Nicely done, professional and humorous
Kindness of the people who work there, respect for the premises and presentations
Ticketing was easy, wait was minimal and the experience was fantastic.
Timed entry to Paris Catacombs + Seine River cruise.
Inclusions Paris Catacombs
Seine River Cruise
Paris Catacombs
Seine River Cruise
Wera
Amelia
Alyssa
Tickets purchased in advance, which saves time (reliable site). No set times, which means you can adapt to your children's needs (very practical). Very good, to be recommended!
Very interesting to see a part of Paris not as well publicised. Respectfully carried out and a huge space. Remember to pick up the audio guide before descending the steps.
This was number one on my list and it was even more magnificent than I could have even anticipated. There was so much beauty and energy at the arch that when you walked up the stairs it felt as though you weren't walking alone. Each step was an honour to dedicate to the lives of the names listed on the structure. If your in Paris I'd say this is above all else to see especially if you are short on time.
Tickets were easy to purchase, walked right up and got in line to go through security . Views were great, lots of steps!
The staff who checked us in were friendly and professional. The audio guide was informative. The catacombs were respectfully maintained and fascinating. Please note the stairs back to the living world are numerous and may be difficult for some.
Getting inside was very easy. Scanned my ticket, picked up my audio guide, and I was ready to go!
Easy to book, and a spectacular view. Pity it needed to close early so only got a brief time there.
All off it. Wish live guide audio isn't the same
All beautiful staff very knowledgeable experience to share
The wonder seen over all of Paris 😍
Everything was TOP! I am extremely satisfied.
It was more interesting, amazing and beautiful than I expected.
The fastest line, which saves an incredible amount of time!!!
The history was interesting. Lines moved quickky. It wasnt really crowded inside, which was nice.
The highlight of my visit was the view from Arc de triomphe!
The audio guide makes it possible to adapt the visit to each individual.the queue is large but very well managed waiting time 10 minutes
I loved the view and the museum. I wish the museum was more explanatory about the context in which the Arc was built. I LOVED the detailed explanations of the figures on the exterior friezes.
Two out of the three of us were able to do this experience and really enjoyed it. Unfortunately one was poorly and couldn't make it. When I couldn't get a connection to show our tickets a friendly member of staff helped us get a hot spot so we could access them 😅
This was a great tour. The audio guide was very informative. This was my teenage son's favorite thing we did in Paris. Would highly recommend!
I was very pleased with my visit to the Arc de Triomphe! We were with our 4 year old daughter, we came to the opening, the queue was already there, but it moved very quickly. The climb to the top is certainly impressive - it takes your breath away. I knew that there is an elevator, but this staircase - it must go up! The views are gorgeous! I bought gift cuffs of all kinds, cool! The only thing is, there's nowhere to buy water! There is a souvenir store - they should sell water there too!
Well organized. Good experience but crowded. I wud prefer a live guide over recorded audio as recordings dont cover everything u may want to know.
The underground ossuary was impressive. The information provided by the audio guide was easy to understand and interesting. The queue at the ticket office was short and we were able to check in very quickly and easily with the tickets we had booked.
We loved visiting the catacombs. We got there and went straight in as we arrived right at our tour time. The self guided tour was great to be able to go at one's own pace. I went with my 10 year old boy and he really loved the tour. I wasn't sure he would want to follow the audio guide, but it was short enough and very interesting so he stuck to it and was telling me about all the history after the tour. I highly recommend!
Booked quickly and skip the line tickets are a must in high season. Catacombs definitely book in advance, completely sold out when we arrived. Fortunately we were able to walk right through and is a cool experience.
Easy to book. Everything is well organized. The slot system is great. The tour is surprising. You know what you're going to see. But when you're in those aisles with the stacked bones and skulls, it's a completely different experience.
Inclusions Arc de Triomphe
Entry to Arc de Triomphe
Rooftop access
Informative pamphlets in 10 languages
Paris Catacombs
Skip-the-line entry to Catacombs
Audio Guide in English, French, German, and Spanish
Arc de Triomphe
Paris Catacombs
Melissa
Stepanenkova
Tessa
Ticketing was easy Our guide, Igor, was top notch. Highly recommend!
Small group, great guide, visit to less visited special areas
Great guide: good instructions and information too!
Well, since the experience did not happen, I did not love anything about it. I was not informed via call, text, or email in advance and wasted time and money to get to the catacombs. I understand there is a strike and that's out of your control, but the lack of communication is well within your control. Also, I'm getting this email to give feedback and I haven't received a response from my email today when the tour didn't happen.
I had a great experience with my guide Saeed! He was extremely knowledgeable not just regarding the Catacombs but Paris as a whole. Would recommend!
Hi, we had a great time and our guide , Anthony, was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable. Thankyou.
The guide was a little unsure of historical details and relied on the wow factor of the skeletal remains and some stone sculpture in the catecombs. I expected a detailed serious history journey for €158. I did not receive that but received instead a learnt off script. Answers of questions outside of that script were unsatisfactory.
Excellent tour guide with vast knowledge of the history of the area. Was well-paced and informative tour!
Saeed was excellent and clearly loved the history and the topic!
We had a great tour guide, who had funny and interesting stories to tell about the catecombs!
I have sent a complaint to your site copy below I have booked tickets for a guided tour of the Paris catacombs, the price includes a trip on the Seine reservation n° 22997682 Visit of February 20, 2025 Impossible to download the tickets correctly: even on site, at the reception desk, they were unable to do so. QR code inactive Impossible to modify tickets even though the option is available on the website. No tour of the Seine at the catacombs reception desk. Exorbitant price given the remaining service without the tour. Miraculously, when the guide arrived, she had me on her list, so I was able to take the tour. If I hadn't arrived well in advance to try and resolve the problem, I wouldn't have been able to do it. I would have liked to change my ticket for 2 reasons: firstly, I would have liked to change the date, and secondly, I would have liked to change it for 1 adult and 1 schoolchild. As it was impossible to make the change, despite the suggestion made by your site, I went to the scheduled date. I found that the price was 35€ for an adult and 17€ for a schoolchild, whereas I had paid 248€. I found a phone number on a message I received via Whattshapp; I can't see any valid reason for you to have used Whastshaap to communicate with me when you had e-mail and a cell phone. I called 3 times asking for a call in French and was disconnected. I ended up calling in English, and a correspondent found my reservation and gave me this e-mail address. I therefore consider your proposal to be a scam. I therefore request that you pay me 148 - 2 x 35 = 178 €. Otherwise, I will file a complaint for online scamming. I look forward to your reply, which I hope will be positive.
We toured the Paris Catacombs with tour guide Jonny on Christmas Eve. He was so much fun to talk to and gave us information in a way that made it so very interesting and easy to follow despite our fatigue from flying into France that morning.
Great tour guide! Well timed and organized!
Really amazing experience!! Thank you Igor!!
I paid 497€ and didn't recieve any tickets , scam !
Totally worth the extra money for the private tour. The guide was very informative and patient. I was very impressed with her English! Highly recommend!!
Our guide Leo was so excited and knowledgable about the catacombs! We were very engaged in the many stories and history of the catacombs and surrounding area. The use of photos on the guide's phone really helped to tie everything together. My only complaint is that Leo arrived about 15 minutes late to the meeting point. After that, everything moved along well.
If you go, I recommend arriving very early. The catacombs opened at 10, we arrived at 10:30, and we had to wait almost two hours to get in. It was well worth the wait, however. You can pay for an audio guide, but we opted to read the many signs that are posted throughout the walk.
The Catacombs used to be underground stone quarries - this was where the white stone that was used for many Paris landmarks, such as Sacre Coeur, came from. The space quarried was then used to house the bones from the Paris churches when they became completely full.
What a fun adventure that is not a museum, or art. We learned a lot about the Paris history and had fun just being creeped out.
.It is not for everyone as the space is not very tall (5'10" max probably without ducking). There are 120+ stairs to go down and 80+ to come up, both of which are spiral and small. We enjoyed learning much more about Paris history in this underground world.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to the Catacombs
Expert English-speaking guide
Access to special areas
Group of up to 19 people
Giles
Brett
This was a wonderful way to see he catacombs! Our guide was lovely and even though we were a little late she made it so easy for us to figure it out! Even though it's with a group of 14 or so, it definitely felt intimate. We got to see some special no access to the public places which was super cool. If you love history or want to learn about the uniqueness of Paris this is a must! Highly recommend - wouldnt do it any other way!
We arrived at the stated meeting place a half hour early and waited in the rain. Our guide never showed up. We had to learn from a guide with another company that the Catacombs were closed due to a strike. We never received any notice from OUR tour company, Head Out . We spent 60 euros in Uber fares to get to the meeting location and wasted our whole day in Paris.
Our guide, Remy was top notch! He was friendly and welcoming, shared a wealth of knowledge during our tour and graciously answered all of our questions. He kept the pace moving fluidly, and there was enough time in each spot through the tour. I would book any tour Remy hosted! Thanks for an excellent experience!
It was amazing and learning the history I would highly recommend
Very good guide. I think her name was Amber
My tour was cancelled without my consent when I asked for a reschedule. Them Then the reschedule wasn't accepted. Booking through head out was experience was a waste of my time and it's unlikely that I will ever do it again no matter where I travel to.
The guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable about the catacombs. Being a small group made it easy for everyone to hear and ask questions. We also we let into areas not open to general tours which made it even more special. We absolutely loved the tour.
It was interesting from beginning till the end
The guide Elanora was perfect
The tour guide was the only saving grace of this experience
I loved how enthused Leo was about the catacombs. She brought pictures to display the history and really added a lot to the tour! Merci!
Tour guide Justin made everything extremely interesting and enjoyable, she has answers to all our questions. Extremely recommend
Avi was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable and was able to take us to areas that other visitors weren't allowed to go. He told many stories about possible people who's bones are in the catacombs and the history of it. Definitely recommend!
Our guide was lovely and answered all of our questions. I wish we saw more areas not available to general public, but I do understand that it may not be possible to fit in the time allowed for the tour. Very good experience overall to learn about such an important part of Parisian history
John was very pleasant and knowledgable. We thoroughly enjoyed the catacombs. We learned so much more than what is available in books. Ticketing was fast and easy.
Inclusions
Access to special areas that are otherwise closed to the public
Guided tour of the Catacombs of Paris
Skip-the-line access
Expert English-speaking guide
Group size of 6 (as per the option selected)
Group size of 19 (as per the option selected)
Semi-private tour (Optional)
It was a great tour with a FANTASTIC host! Lots of fun info. Her accent wasn’t too strong that native English speakers would have any difficulties understanding. Her interest and passion for the Catacombs was easy to see which made for a better experience. The only issue I have is the booking processs. Rather than start out an email with “we cannot fit you at the 5 PM time...” say “we rescheduled you to the 4:45 PM time.” 15 minutes really won’t make a difference to most people. I missed the second part of the email where you reordered to reschedule us 15 minutes earlier until he next day. I was SO upset and bummed out! But when I saw that it was still an option to go (just 15 minutes earlier) I was elated! Try rescheduling people for minor time changes with the option to cancel rather than telling them “too bad, it’s overbooked” to begin with. Again, FANTASTIC tour and host! I cannot day enough great things about our host! She’s worth every penny and more.
The glitzy city of Paris has a whole network of underground tunnels that hide bones and its dark secrets! Thrilling indeed!
Believe it or not, the priority access guided tour really helps. There's a surplus of crowd during this season and this pass helps avoid all of it.
At the entrance, there is a warning of visitors about entering the empire of the dead, which is creepy, but the Catacombs is the most fascinating place I've seen.
Paris is full of mysteries and Catacombs is one of the best one. The walls lined with skulls makes a great sight. Do visit it.
We visited the Catacombs on the last day in Paris and it was the best way to end our vacation. Don't miss Catacombs, it is a great place.
The priority access is awesome, this is a popular spot and most of the time there are long queues. But thankfully, we did not have to wait in the line.
If you are planning a tour of Catacombs then I would strongly suggest these priority tickets. It covers much more than the normal tour.
Catacombs is a popular tourist spot, so it was crowded. Thankfully, I booked the priority passes from Headout. This helped us to skip the line.
Our tour was amazing, firstly, we got an amazing guide. Then the priority access ensured that we had a smooth entry. It was one of the best days of our vacation.
WOW! Before this I was under the impression that Paris is all of bright lights and glitzy stores lined up before the Eiffel Tower. But after visiting the Catacombs, I got acquainted to the dark pasts of this beautiful city. A walk through the underground graves will send chills on the back of your spine. Nevertheless Paris is still beautiful for me!!!
I had no idea about the vast channel of tunnels connecting Paris. And wow! They're all full of skeletons! I had the time of my life learning more about the history. It's a good idea to opt for this guys, you're not going to regret spending on this. The services are really prompt and they answer your queries in a jiffy as well.
There's so much to learn at The Catacombs. Good thing we took the Priority Access Guided Tour by Headout. The tour guide told us stuff we'd have never known had we opted for simply a boring old audio guide. If you're visiting the Catacombs, don't forget to opt for this or else it makes no sense.
While it was great, it did get a little chilly in the evening. And I wasn't prepared to face the slush on the ground as well. Wear your best gumboots so that it doesn't dampen your mood along with your feet! Other then that the tour was brilliantly put together, we had enough time to roam about and ask questions in case we had any.
Don't mistake this for a eerie walk in the graveyard. There are a lot of deep and dark secrets buried within the tunnels of Catacombs. Unfortunately for us, the last time we visited we chose not to opt for the audio guide. This year we managed to book a priority guided tour since we felt like we missed out on a great deal of things the last time. The tour guide was well informed and we had a great time learning about new things. What was better was that we could skip the long lines as well!
After being warned about the long, painstaking queues in Paris during the summer, we were advised to opt for Headout. I was amazed at how simple the process is, really. It's merely a few clicks here and there, and you have an e-voucher sitting in your inbox. What's more is that it is incredibly cheap, wouldn't have thought i'd get a guided tour at Catacombs at such a reasonable rate. Wow indeed!
There's nothing like knowing about the place you're visiting. Visiting the Catacombs any other way will mean you will be deprived of some really cool facts about the place. Don't hesitate in opting for a guided tour to know more. Our tour guide was patient and helpful, did not think twice before answeing our doubts as well. Thank you Headout!
Go ahead and book this pass if you're someone who LOVES spooky stuff like me! You'll be spending hours inside the Catacombs, eager to discover what's hidden beneath those bones. Loved the narration by our tour guide, and it was great skipping the massive crowd and walking right in.
We've seen crazy queues at other places, and so booking the Priority Access Pass was one of the best decisions we've made during our trip. Surfing through Headout was seamless and fuss free. We also got our physical copies from the store next to McDonald's. Definitely a deal you shouldn't miss.
Quite a thrilling experience! Walking into the dark tunnels of The Catacombs will brief you to many-a-dark secrets of the bright and glizty Paris! It was a good idea to make use of the Priority Access Pass and having a professional onboard with us through the tour. Got to learn a lot.
We came across this deal via someone in our family, and since we were going to Paris for the first time, we decided to make use of the priority access passes for easy facilitation. It wasn't difficult locating the physical tickets, but you need to arrive before time in order to spend some more time at the venue.
Honestly, this is the only way you should tour the Catacombs. With priority access and by skipping the queue. Don't expect understanding anything if you walk in waiting two hours and without a properly guided tour. I suggest doing this tour properly if you're interested in the subject.
Inclusions
1.5-hour small group guided tour
Skip-the-line access to Paris Catacombs
English-speaking guide
Priority access to 2 restricted areas of the Catacombs
Small group of 19 pax
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Very interesting to see a part of Paris not as well publicised. Respectfully carried out and a huge space. Remember to pick up the audio guide before descending the steps.
The staff who checked us in were friendly and professional. The audio guide was informative. The catacombs were respectfully maintained and fascinating. Please note the stairs back to the living world are numerous and may be difficult for some.
Getting inside was very easy. Scanned my ticket, picked up my audio guide, and I was ready to go!
All off it. Wish live guide audio isn't the same
The history was interesting. Lines moved quickky. It wasnt really crowded inside, which was nice.
The audio guide makes it possible to adapt the visit to each individual.the queue is large but very well managed waiting time 10 minutes
This was a great tour. The audio guide was very informative. This was my teenage son's favorite thing we did in Paris. Would highly recommend!
Well organized. Good experience but crowded. I wud prefer a live guide over recorded audio as recordings dont cover everything u may want to know.
The underground ossuary was impressive. The information provided by the audio guide was easy to understand and interesting. The queue at the ticket office was short and we were able to check in very quickly and easily with the tickets we had booked.
We loved visiting the catacombs. We got there and went straight in as we arrived right at our tour time. The self guided tour was great to be able to go at one's own pace. I went with my 10 year old boy and he really loved the tour. I wasn't sure he would want to follow the audio guide, but it was short enough and very interesting so he stuck to it and was telling me about all the history after the tour. I highly recommend!
Easy to book. Everything is well organized. The slot system is great. The tour is surprising. You know what you're going to see. But when you're in those aisles with the stacked bones and skulls, it's a completely different experience.
I feel compled to leave a review based on my experience. Out of desperation we booked with Headout for a tour that was sold out everywhere else (Paris Catacombs). We read the reviews on Headout and felt that we may be risking booking with them based on all the poor reviews but decided to go for it because there really wasn't another option and by chance maybe it would work out and at least we kind of knew what the outcome could be going into it. We booked 2 months before our trip and within minutes recieved the digital tickets. This made us a bit more confortable but still we just were not sure if Headout was legit. 2 months later (last week) we headed to the Catacombs as the digital tickets instructed and they scanned perfectly. No issues, no questions, perfection! We are so thankful that the tickets were actual tickets and we weren't scammed. We never had to deal with customer service so I can't say anything in that regards but for our experience we had absolutey no issues. Based on this event we would absolutely give Headout another try!
It's an impressive experience ! It's solemn, extensive and well presented. The crowds are well managed so that it's not crowded. One of my favourite experiences this trip 😊
Headout's organization was perfect, with a small downside concerning the welcome given by the Catacombs staff.
The experience met our expectations and hopes. No delays, no hassles, and it wasn't even crowded even though they were sold out on a Saturday. The staff permits only so many people into the Catacombes every 15 minutes and it makes for a comfortable experience, a peaceful walk and is very informative.
As a first thing, I must say that Paris is splendid. The catacombs are spectacular, impressive in a positive way. Experience that I highly recommend
Timed entry was great. Not very many people at once allowed our tour at our pace and didn't feel rushed. The audio tour was excellent. Would highly rexommend.
The ticketing process was great and the tour was very interesting and informative. This tour is not for everyone but it gave great insight into the history of Paris and pragmatic solution to several problems.
In addition to the audio tour being interesting and informative, the staff were helpful and friendly, and the line moved quickly because they are well organized and run things well.
Having guaranteed entrance time
Although the queue was long, we were able to enter well...very interesting the narrated history (audio guide), amazing the tour.
We'll set up and informative Book in advance!!!
A very, albeit creepy, beautiful experience. It's good that the explanations are available in every language. That helps a lot.
It was very entertaining and interesting
Getting tickets for the day I wanted impossible to get with the Catacombs
Inclusions Paris Catacombs
Entry to the Catacombs
Audio guide in French, English, German, or Spanish
Montparnasse Guided Tour
1.5-hour walking tour
English-speaking local guide
Exclusions
Paris Catacombs
Montparnasse
Melissa
Celine
Paul