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PARIS CATACOMBS (CATACOMBES DE PARIS)
17 tours in Paris Catacombs (Catacombes De Paris)
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Catacombs Guided Tour with Special Access
Catacombs Guided Tour with Special Access

4.55

(1775)

$129.13

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While Paris is generally popular for its monuments and exquisite museums that hold priceless masterpieces, the eerie and surreal world beneath its shining streets and magnificent buildings is often forgotten. The Catacombs of Paris are home to about 6 million skeletons. The Port Mahon Gallery inside these tunnels features intricate sculptures carved into the rock. A quarry worker is said to have worked here for 5 years from 1777 until a cave-in crushed him. The Catacombs were originally built to serve as an alternative to the overflowing cemeteries of the city above. Bones of the dead were stacked here to form fascinating columns and walls during the late 18th Century and the era of Napoleon. The Sepulchral Lamp and the Sacellum Crypt are other iconic locations inside the Catacombs. The former was perpetually lit to demonstrate that there was enough air to breathe deep underground. You will get an opportunity to witness all this and more on this one-of-a-kind tour. Walk past the long line outside with your skip-the-line access ticket and enter the chilling Paris Catacombs with your expert local guide. The guide will tell you captivating stories and legends of this extraordinary tunnel complex beneath one of the world’s most glamorous cities. Visit some of the restricted sections of the Catacombs like the Port Mahon Gallery and marvel at the intricate carvings in the rock. During the French Revolution, the dead were directly transported to the Catacombs. The remains of famous French figures like Lavoisier and Robespierre can be found here. The Sacellum Crypt, Gilbert’s Tomb, and Sepulchral Lamp are the other compelling attractions you will visit in the Catacombs on this tour. Experience the thrill of exploring this uncanny world below Paris.
Paris Catacombs: Small Group Priority Access Guided Tour
Paris Catacombs: Small Group Priority Access Guided Tour

4.38

(1414)

$127.99

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Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies a subterranean world holding the remains of over 6 million Parisians. Explore 2 km of underground tunnels and travel back to 18th-century Paris. The Catacombs of Paris are a grim yet beautiful reminder of the city’s important history. As a way to combat overflowing cemeteries during the Middle Ages, the capitol decided to transform its mines into an underground burial site. Gradually, the city relocated millions of dead bodies to a complex series of interconnected tunnels and rooms, creating a massive 300km stretch of ossuary that has shaped the Paris we know today. From the role the Catacombs played in the French Revolution and Hitler’s regime to the impact this network of underground tunnels continues to have on the city, explore over 2,000 years of Parisian history in this incredible tour. Since the day they were created, the mysterious ossuaries aroused curiosity, and they continue to do so today. What to expect on your Paris Catacombs - Priority Access Guided Tour On the day of your experience, head to the meeting point, located right in front of the Cafe Oz, at the exit of the Denfert Rochereau Metro station, and meet your tour guide. Avoid the hassle of waiting in a long queue as you walk straight through the entrance. Your professional guide will then lead you 20 meters (65 feet) underground, into one of the city’s most enticing attractions. Be greeted by a doorway with a plaque that warns “Arrête, c'est ici l'empire de la Mort”, “Stop, this is the empire of the dead”. But don’t let that deter you; your adventure has only just begun. Wander past walls lined with skulls and bones as your guide leads you through a 2km, one-way stretch of the ossuary. Explore the ancient world of Paris while listening to stories of the Catacomb’s past. Hear urban legends, listen to creepy tales about the mysterious tunnels, and find out how this complex underground network continues to impact the city.
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