Landmarks

Paris Catacombs Direct Entry Tickets with Audioguide

Sepulchral Lamp, The Catacombs’ Ossuary, Paris

Skull and bones, Catacombs’ Ossuary, Paris

A Wall of bones, Catacombs’ Ossuary, Paris

Enter a mysterious network of tunnels, 20 meters below the streets of Paris and hear the eerie stories of the famous Paris Catacombs from your audio guide available in 4 languages.

Highlights

Explore 2km of underground tunnels that house the remains of over 6 million Parisians with entrance tickets to the 'world's largest graveyard', the Catacombs.
Gain knowledge about Paris's past, from the quarrying of limestone in the 13th century to Louis XVI's creative solution to the issue of cemetery overcrowding from an audio guide available in 4 languages.
Take in the eerie ambiance of the Catacombs, which is outfitted with distinctly spooky artwork and remarkably diverse architecture from the city above.
Upgrade your experience to enjoy a relaxing 1-hour Seine River cruise, a contrast to the mysterious underground exploration of Paris.
Did you know? It took over 12 long years to relocate the remains of 6 million bodies to their final resting place in the catacombs.

Inclusions

Direct entry to the Catacombs
Audio guide in English, French, German, and Spanish
1-hour Seine River cruise (as per the option selected)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Laurie

4/5

Nov, 2024

The audioguide was very good and informative, the experience of walking through the catacombs was sobering and affecting. The only trouble we had was in downloading our tickets, because we had slow WiFi, but when the young attendant at the catacombs helped us use the fast WiFi there, the problem was resolved.

Lim

5/5

Nov, 2024

E-Tickets received in email without any hassles. Give five stars for headout's efficiency and we also booked from them for Versailles. Just that at the Seine cruise, after we entered the line for the cruise, a staff working at the entrance approached us and instructed us, in an extremely impolite tone, to exit the queue and go back to the end of the queue again. I had to ask him why 3 times before he told me his reason. He mistook that we had crossed under the cruise line to get to the front of the queue. I told him to verify the facts with his colleague at the entrance, as I actually had a conversation with the first guy before entry. He did apologize after the verification, but the fact was also that there was nobody behind us. Not the only time I'd suffered French arrogance from those in the service industry. Same feeling I had with the numerous comments I've read on other websites: if you do not have a welcoming and accommodating nature, do not work in the travel or service industry. It is normal for tourists to ask questions and seek verification as we do not live in the city and most do not speak your language. Please be more accommodating, and not destroy the country's good image with arrogance. You are at the front line and the first choice whom tourists seek help from. The general public was helpful and polite, and at no time we felt threatened or intimidated.

Russell

5/5

Nov, 2024

The attraction was amazing, well-thought out and a chilling historical education. Thank you! It was super easy to book, the people at the entrance guiding us in were friendly and accommodating. All around a fantastic time! I'd definitely recommend this to all!

Leslie

5/5

Nov, 2024

Liked the self guided tour and how accommodating the staff at the boat tour were in helping my elderly father. They were very kind

Ursula

4/5

Oct, 2024

We had booked the catacombs with audio guide and Seine cruise at short notice. The tickets did not arrive after 2 hours as stated in the confirmation when booking but after 12 hours, the only criticism. You can take as much time as you like for the catacombs. We took the metro to the port directly after the catacombs. The ship was quite big, so it was a bit crowded. But everyone had a good view and a place on deck. The photos of the illuminated sights at dusk turned out well and the 1.5 hour trip was just right for us.

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Your experience

On the day of your experience, take your mobile voucher to the entrance at the Catacombs, scan your ticket, and gain entrance to the Catacombs. Once entered, venture 20 meters (65 feet) underground, into one of the city’s most enticing attractions.

After descending 130 steps, you’ll land on a gravel pathway. From here, allow your audio guide, available in English, German, Spanish, and French, to lead you through a one-way, 2km stretch of the mysterious ossuary. Explore the ancient past of Paris as you make your way along a maze of walls lined with skulls and bones. Learn all about how the Catacombs came to be and discover the role they’ve played on the city’s past and present. Hear urban legends, ghost stories, and tales about secret Cataphile parties. At the end of your tour, climb up 83 steps and make your way out of the dark, back to The City of Lights.

Relax on a Seine River cruise

Optionally, upgrade your experience to include a relaxing Seine River cruise. As opposed to the mysterious underground exploration of the Catacombs, sit back and relax on a cruise as you catch sight of some of the city's most iconic sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, and more. A unique perspective of the city awaits you!

Know before you go

What to bring

It is recommended to wear comfortable sturdy sturdy shoes and bring warm clothing to the Paris Catacombs.
The Catacombs maintain a constant temperature of 14°C (57°F). Be sure to dress warm or bring a jacket. Wear comfortable shoes and casual clothes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty.

What's not allowed

Children aged 14 and under are prohibited from entering the Paris Catacombs without parental accompaniment.
It is prohibited to enter the Catacombs with a suitcase, a large bag, or a motorcycle helmet. Bags no larger than 40x30x20 cm are allowed. They must be carried on the front or held at your side.
Strollers are not allowed into the venue. Please use a baby carrier.
Photography is allowed without the use of tripods or bulky equipment.

Accessibility

The experience is not suitable for people with cardiac or respiratory problems, or suffering from claustrophobia, pregnant women, sensitive individuals, wheelchair users, and children under the age of 5.

Additional information

In order to navigate the Catacombs with ease, make use of the map available here.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.