Paris: Catacombs Mysteries Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 1.5 km
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 1h - 1h 30min
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Immerse yourself into the city's dark and romantic underground world with an in-app audio tour
- •Get to know how the Catacombs were created and whose remains are preserved in their galleries
- •Learn the fascinating stories behind this unique site
- •See galleries filled with bones of millions of Parisians
- •Explore the labyrinth of underground tunnels hidden beneath the streets of the capital of France
Paris is known as the City of Lights, the City of Love. The illuminated Eifel Tower and the splendor of the Louvre Palace attract tourists from all around the world. But not many people know there is another world underneath this majestic beauty.
The labyrinth of dark tunnels lying 20 meters beneath the street level conceals secrets of the city’s past. These subterranean galleries preserve the remains of over 6 million Parisians. Their bones and skulls decorate the walls of the Catacombs.
With this in-app audio tour, you will learn how the ossuary was created in the tunnels of the former quarries and reveal some of its mysteries. Experience a thrilling yet reflective journey through the maze of the Catacombs and admire the romantic side of this dark place.
A visit to this “Empire of Dead” is a unique opportunity to look at the history of Paris from a new perspective.
Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket but may be used at any time during the Catacombs' opening hours.
What's included
- Recommendations for your further exploration of Paris
- Downloadable multimedia audio tour on WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route with step-by-step navigation
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Earphones – please bring your own
- The entry ticket to the Paris Catacombs is not included!
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- In-person tour guide
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 1h - 1h 30min.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.