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Paris Catacombs Direct Entry Tickets with Audioguide

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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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Guests from United States, Australia, United Kingdom and over 48 countries have loved this experience
Russell Day

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 Eder

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 Rühle-Sissmeir

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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Wolfgang Petry

Wolfgang

5/5

Oct, 2024

The visit to the catacombs of Paris was once again a great experience. The audio guide was very helpful and provided lots of interesting information about the history.
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Erica Sjöholm

Erica

4/5

Oct, 2024

Very interesting and fascinating. Bad thing was that tickets were received less than 24 hrs before the scheduled visit. We were not certain that we actually would receive them.

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!

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.
  • 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.

Ticket redemption point

  • Please check your final voucher for the redemption point details and specific instructions.

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