Paris Catacombs Tickets + Audio Guide
Visit the Paris Catacombs
With your ticket to the Catacombs of Paris, you'll visit one of the most eerie places in the French capital.
On the day and time of your choosing, you'll access the ossuary via the entrance located at Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tangu, 1, next to place Denfert-Rochereau.
Your ticket also includes an audioguide that you can download on your phone, full of interesting commentary allowing you to learn about the history of this unique subterranean cemetery.
The audio tour is flexible, allowing you to stay as long as you like.
The Origins of the Paris Catacombs
If you're up for seeing skulls and other human skeletal remains, a visit to this underground necropolis is a fascinating way to discover another side of the French capital.
But how did the Catacombs of Paris come to be? By the late 18th century, Parisian cemeteries were overflowing. Furthermore, many of them posed serious health hazards. As a result, local authorities decided to transfer the skeletal remains from various cemeteries to the tunnels hidden beneath the city. This is how the catacombs were created, and they have been open to the public since 1809.
During your visit, you'll explore the vast underground labyrinth of the catacombs. In these tunnels, you’ll see the ossuaries of more than six million Parisians. As you’ll see, the bones are piled along the walls of the underground galleries, but you may also come across macabre sculptural arrangements made from the skeletal remains. In this way, you'll discover one of the most gloomy and somber sides of the French capital.
Fun Facts
Some fun facts about the Paris Catacombs before your visit:
- Depth underground: 20 meters (65 feet)
- Stairs: 243 total (131 going down and 112 going up)
- Length: 2,000 meters (6,561 feet)
- Surface area: 11,000 square meters (118,403 square feet)
Opening Hours
The Catacombs of Paris are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 8:30 pm. The last access is at 7:30 pm.
Why Buy This Ticket?
Although our price is higher than the official ticket, you'll have guaranteed access on the day and time you choose.
More Information
Language
The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.
Included
Admission to the Paris Catacombs
Audioguide in English
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can visually impaired people have access?
A - Visually impaired persons and their guide dogs may enter, although entry with white canes isn't permitted. It's compulsory for visually impaired persons to be accompanied.
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Q - Can I take bags or suitcases?
A - To ensure the safety and preservation of the ossuary, suitcases and large bags aren't allowed in the catacombs. Only bags measuring less than 40x30 centimetres are allowed, but they must be carried in front of the body or held. There is no cloakroom and suitcases aren't accepted.
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Q - What rules should be followed during the visit?
A - It is forbidden to enter the Catacombs with pushchairs and motorbike helmets (there is no cloakroom or locker room); it is forbidden to enter the Catacombs with bottles of alcoholic beverages (even if they are closed); it is forbidden to eat and drink during the whole tour; it is forbidden to touch the bones, as they're the fragile skeletal remains of millions of Parisians.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Ticketory Eur Corporate name: TICKETORY LTD Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 17126158 Contact information Email: cenk@ticketory.com Phone: +447488818731 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
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Q - Is the visit recommended for everyone?
A - The visit to the Catacombs is not recommended for: people with reduced mobility; pregnant women; people suffering from claustrophobia, cardiac or respiratory insufficiency; sensitive people who may be affected by the place and young children. The environment may cause anxiety in people with mental and psychological disabilities.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis, we offer tickets at official prices, with full transparency and exclusive benefits for our users. In a few exceptional cases (less than 5%), these rates may be slightly higher than the ticket office price as they include booking fees and/or audio guides. The advantage is that your spot is guaranteed, and you won’t have to wait in line at the ticket office(although there may still be wait time at security and to access the monument).
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
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