Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité Tours and Tickets

There are many ways to experience the Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

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It costs €9 for general admission to the Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité, and €7 for discounted admission (including students and seniors). Children under 18 visit for free. Some hop-on, hop-off tours with museum passes include free entry to the crypt.

Descending into the crypt allows you to see sections of the ruins of the Gallo-Roman town of Lutetia, Paris’s predecessor, including foundations dating back to the 3rd century. There are also to-scale models that show what the city used to look like, along with multimedia exhibits about the city’s architectural history.

Yes, guided tours of the Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité are available, and they’re great for visitors who want to learn about the history of Paris from Roman times until the 18th century. Some include a walking tour of the Île de la Cité area.

The crypt is located beneath the Cathedral of Notre Dame and is easy to reach using public transportation. You can get there by taking Line 4 of the metro to the Cité or Saint-Michel stop or taking the RER B or C to the Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame stop. Many buses stop nearby, too.

Yes, the Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité is suitable for children, especially kids old enough to understand history. It’s not to be confused with the Paris Catacombs (Catacombes de Paris), which contain walls lined with skulls and bones that could terrify some kids.