Paris Catacombs Tour & Tickets
Eerie, surreal & fascinating — the Paris Catacombs is an ossuary that comprises the remains of millions of Parisians, all arranged in remarkable patterns and designs. Embark on a morbid yet once-in-a-lifetime Paris Catacombs tour and with a knowledgeable guide, discover all its secrets.
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This Paris Catacombs ticket includes time entry with a complimentary audio guide (available in English, French, German, and Spanish).
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Timed entry allows you to select your preferred time slot and enjoy your visit without the hassle of waiting in long queues.
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The multilingual audio guide narrates an in-depth history of the Catacombs; from being a quarry to an ossuary.
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Upgrade your ticket to yet another must-do Parisian experience—1-hour Seine River cruise and check the cruise timings here.
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This Paris Catacombs ticket includes time entry with a complimentary audio guide (available in English, French, German, and Spanish).
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Timed entry allows you to select your preferred time slot and enjoy your visit without the hassle of waiting in long queues.
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The multilingual audio guide narrates an in-depth history of the Catacombs; from being a quarry to an ossuary.
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Upgrade your ticket to yet another must-do Parisian experience—1-hour Seine River cruise and check the cruise timings here.
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This ticket includes a self-guided visit to the Paris Catacombs and a relaxing cruise on the Seine.
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Pick your preferred time slot to discover the quiet underground of the Catacombs; walk through a 1.5-km circuit, stacked with skulls and bones.
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Learn fascinating stories and facts about the Catacombs' history via a multilingual audioguide included with your ticket.
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Follow up with a relaxing 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine River—a great way to spot Parisian landmarks from a unique vantage point.
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Learn interesting anecdotes about each landmark via a multilingual audio guide—including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and The Louvre.
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This ticket includes a self-guided visit to the Paris Catacombs and a relaxing cruise on the Seine.
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Pick your preferred time slot to discover the quiet underground of the Catacombs; walk through a 1.5-km circuit, stacked with skulls and bones.
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Learn fascinating stories and facts about the Catacombs' history via a multilingual audioguide included with your ticket.
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Follow up with a relaxing 1-hour sightseeing cruise on the Seine River—a great way to spot Parisian landmarks from a unique vantage point.
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Learn interesting anecdotes about each landmark via a multilingual audio guide—including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and The Louvre.
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This ticket includes timed entry to the Paris Catacombs, led by an expert guide with access to restricted spaces.
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Restricted spaces in the Paris Catacombs can only be accessed on a guided tour; otherwise closed off to the public.
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Timed entry allows you to choose your preferred time slot, thus avoiding the hassle of waiting in long, unreserved ticket queues.
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The tour is led by an expert, English-speaking guide who'll share interesting facts and anecdotes about the Catacombs.
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The group is limited to up to 19 people, making your guide more accessible to questions and the overall experience intimate.
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This ticket includes timed entry to the Paris Catacombs, led by an expert guide with access to restricted spaces.
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Restricted spaces in the Paris Catacombs can only be accessed on a guided tour; otherwise closed off to the public.
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Timed entry allows you to choose your preferred time slot, thus avoiding the hassle of waiting in long, unreserved ticket queues.
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The tour is led by an expert, English-speaking guide who'll share interesting facts and anecdotes about the Catacombs.
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The group is limited to up to 19 people, making your guide more accessible to questions and the overall experience intimate.
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Skip the long lines and head straight into the fascinating tunnel complex beneath Paris
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Learn about the history of the Catacombs from an expert English-speaking tour guide
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Get access to some of the restricted areas in the Catacombs
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Choose between a semi-private tour of 6 people/group (1:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm) and a guided tour of 19 people/group (available at 12:30pm & 5pm).
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you will have enough breathing space to explore the Catacombs with your guide.
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Skip the long lines and head straight into the fascinating tunnel complex beneath Paris
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Learn about the history of the Catacombs from an expert English-speaking tour guide
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Get access to some of the restricted areas in the Catacombs
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Choose between a semi-private tour of 6 people/group (1:30pm, 4:30pm & 5:30pm) and a guided tour of 19 people/group (available at 12:30pm & 5pm).
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you will have enough breathing space to explore the Catacombs with your guide.
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Ascend the Arc de Triomphe for panoramic views of Paris's iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and bustling cityscape.
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Discover its rich history and the stories behind its commemorated battles and honored individuals with a multilingual information booklet.
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Skip the notorious queues at Paris Catacombs and descend 65 feet underground to explore over a mile of tunnels.
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Make use of the audio guide in English, French, German, and Spanish to delve into the history of the millions buried in the Paris Catacombs.
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Fun fact: During World War II, the French Resistance used the Catacombs as a base, utilizing its secret entrances and tunnels.
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Ascend the Arc de Triomphe for panoramic views of Paris's iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, and bustling cityscape.
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Discover its rich history and the stories behind its commemorated battles and honored individuals with a multilingual information booklet.
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Skip the notorious queues at Paris Catacombs and descend 65 feet underground to explore over a mile of tunnels.
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Make use of the audio guide in English, French, German, and Spanish to delve into the history of the millions buried in the Paris Catacombs.
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Fun fact: During World War II, the French Resistance used the Catacombs as a base, utilizing its secret entrances and tunnels.
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Stand out from the crowd with exclusive access to hidden sections, revealing peculiar sculptures made of human remains.
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Wave goodbye to long queues with this skip-the-line ticket, propelling you straight into the heart of Paris's underground world as you embark on a guided tour.
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Relish in the richness of your tour, enhanced with access to a once-active chapel to stone carvings by a quarryman.
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Fun fact: The Catacombs were once a series of abandoned quarries, posing a threat to swallow entire blocks before they were ingeniously repurposed.
More details
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Stand out from the crowd with exclusive access to hidden sections, revealing peculiar sculptures made of human remains.
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Wave goodbye to long queues with this skip-the-line ticket, propelling you straight into the heart of Paris's underground world as you embark on a guided tour.
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Relish in the richness of your tour, enhanced with access to a once-active chapel to stone carvings by a quarryman.
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Fun fact: The Catacombs were once a series of abandoned quarries, posing a threat to swallow entire blocks before they were ingeniously repurposed.
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Delve into a crucial part of the city’s history as you wander through 2km long underground tunnels, the Catacombs, containing 6 million Parisians’ remains.
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From your audio guide available in 4 languages, get to know how the skulls and femurs were artfully organized and more such tidbits.
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Fall in step with a local guide and start your walking tour at Boulevard du Montparnasse, a former favorite of artists and literary artists in Paris.
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Visit the iconic years-old brothel, Sphinx as well as The Monocle a women-only nightclub, and the street dedicated to the life and work of Josephine Baker.
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Fun fact: It may be difficult to believe that the tunnels of the catacombs were once used to grow Paris button mushrooms.
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Delve into a crucial part of the city’s history as you wander through 2km long underground tunnels, the Catacombs, containing 6 million Parisians’ remains.
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From your audio guide available in 4 languages, get to know how the skulls and femurs were artfully organized and more such tidbits.
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Fall in step with a local guide and start your walking tour at Boulevard du Montparnasse, a former favorite of artists and literary artists in Paris.
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Visit the iconic years-old brothel, Sphinx as well as The Monocle a women-only nightclub, and the street dedicated to the life and work of Josephine Baker.
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Fun fact: It may be difficult to believe that the tunnels of the catacombs were once used to grow Paris button mushrooms.
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About Catacombs of Paris
Immerse yourself in the intriguing history of the Paris Catacombs, an underground ossuary holding over six million remains. Dating back to the late 18th century, these tunnels, initially a solution to overcrowded cemeteries, now form a vast 300-kilometre maze. Explore the captivating underground labyrinth that has inspired art and literature, including Milan Kundera's "The Unbearable Lightness of Being." Don't miss this unique journey—purchase your tickets now for an unforgettable experience beneath the streets of Paris!
Why visit Catacombs of Paris?
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Plan your visit
- The Catacombs are open on July 14 (Bastille Day), August 15 (Assumption of Mary), November 1 (All Saints' Day), and November 11 (Armistice Day), although these dates are public holidays in France.
- Closed on: Mondays, January 1 (New Year's Day), May 1 (Labor Day), and December 25 (Christmas).
Toilets are available at the entrance of the Paris Catacombs.
Audioguides are available in English, French, German and Spanish.