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Paris Catacombs

Descend into Paris’s eerie underground, home to skeletal remains of over six million people.
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Slide 1 of 11, Visitors exploring the entrance of the Paris Catacombs with a sign above.
Visitors exploring the entrance of the Paris Catacombs with a sign above.

Paris Catacombs Reserved Access Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Step into the Paris Catacombs and explore its underground tunnels, centuries-old inscriptions, and the Port-Mahon gallery at your own pace with timed entry, which means you can pick a time slot.

  • Follow a multilingual audio guide in English, French, Spanish, or German that brings the history and stories of over six million Parisians to life.

  • Learn how the Catacombs evolved from a quarry to a vast ossuary, uncovering fascinating facts along the way.

  • For a complete experience, upgrade your ticket to include a 1-hour Seine River cruise and see Paris’ iconic landmarks from a fresh, scenic perspective.

More details

  • Step into the Paris Catacombs and explore its underground tunnels, centuries-old inscriptions, and the Port-Mahon gallery at your own pace with timed entry, which means you can pick a time slot.

  • Follow a multilingual audio guide in English, French, Spanish, or German that brings the history and stories of over six million Parisians to life.

  • Learn how the Catacombs evolved from a quarry to a vast ossuary, uncovering fascinating facts along the way.

  • For a complete experience, upgrade your ticket to include a 1-hour Seine River cruise and see Paris’ iconic landmarks from a fresh, scenic perspective.

from
€46.50
Slide 1 of 13, Catacombs with skulls and Seine River cruise near Notre-Dame in Paris.
Catacombs with skulls and Seine River cruise near Notre-Dame in Paris.

Combo: Catacombs Tickets + Seine River Cruise

3 hrs
Audio guide

  • Pick this combo and experience Paris from two completely different perspectives: its hidden underground world and its beautiful riverfront, making for a day you won’t forget.

  • Enjoy timed entry to the Catacombs so you can start your adventure right when it suits you, without waiting in long lines.

  • Explore the tunnels and ossuary walls at your own pace, guided by an audio tour in English, French, Spanish, or German that brings the history and stories of the Catacombs to life.

  • After your underground journey, step onto a 1-hour Seine River cruise and take in Paris’s iconic landmarks from the water, with audio commentary available in 14 languages.

  • Flexible departure times for the cruise make it easy to plan the day exactly how you like it.

More details

  • Pick this combo and experience Paris from two completely different perspectives: its hidden underground world and its beautiful riverfront, making for a day you won’t forget.

  • Enjoy timed entry to the Catacombs so you can start your adventure right when it suits you, without waiting in long lines.

  • Explore the tunnels and ossuary walls at your own pace, guided by an audio tour in English, French, Spanish, or German that brings the history and stories of the Catacombs to life.

  • After your underground journey, step onto a 1-hour Seine River cruise and take in Paris’s iconic landmarks from the water, with audio commentary available in 14 languages.

  • Flexible departure times for the cruise make it easy to plan the day exactly how you like it.

from
€95
Slide 1 of 11, Guide explaining history to visitors inside Paris Catacombs.
Guide explaining history to visitors inside Paris Catacombs.

Paris Catacombs English Guided Tour

2 hrs

  • This ticket gives you timed entry to the Paris Catacombs, so you can plan your visit without waiting in long lines.

  • You’ll get access to restricted areas that are usually closed to the public, including hidden galleries and unique sections of the tunnels.

  • An expert English-speaking guide leads the tour, sharing fascinating facts, stories, and little-known anecdotes about the Catacombs.

  • Groups are capped at a maximum of 19 people, making it easy to ask questions and enjoy a personal, engaging experience.

  • Walking through nearly 2,000 acres of tunnels, you’ll see how the site transformed from a quarry into the city’s largest ossuary and discover the history behind its most iconic sections.

More details

  • This ticket gives you timed entry to the Paris Catacombs, so you can plan your visit without waiting in long lines.

  • You’ll get access to restricted areas that are usually closed to the public, including hidden galleries and unique sections of the tunnels.

  • An expert English-speaking guide leads the tour, sharing fascinating facts, stories, and little-known anecdotes about the Catacombs.

  • Groups are capped at a maximum of 19 people, making it easy to ask questions and enjoy a personal, engaging experience.

  • Walking through nearly 2,000 acres of tunnels, you’ll see how the site transformed from a quarry into the city’s largest ossuary and discover the history behind its most iconic sections.

from
€135

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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!

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Address1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France
Also known asParis Municipal Ossuary
Year opened1809
Founded byCharles-Axel Guillaumot
Visitors per year600000
Expected wait time - Standard2+ hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

It took 12 years (1786 to 1798) to relocate the remains of six million people into the Catacombs, transforming the former limestone quarries into an ossuary.

Why visit Catacombs of Paris?

Historical Marvel

Explore the Catacombs, a subterranean labyrinth born in the 18th century to tackle Parisian cemetery overflow. Housing six million remains, it's a unique symbol of Paris's past.

Highlights

Citadel De Mahon

Discover a captivating exhibit in the Catacombs crafted by French veteran Decuré. He meticulously recreated the Citadel De Mahon from memory, but tragically, he passed away while building a staircase, and legend has it that his ghost lingers near the sculpture.

The Lower Catacombs

Uncover the secrets of the underground city by venturing into the lower catacombs via a ramp from the upper catacombs. Explore up to five levels of quarries beneath Paris suburbs, including working galleries with scattered skeletal remains.

The Barrel Of Passion

Encounter the mysterious Barrel of Passions, a bone and skull barrel of uncertain origin. It gained notoriety during an underground party in 1897 and is centrally located in the Crypt of Passion area.

The Well

Beyond a spiralling staircase, discover The Well, the first geological drilling in Paris. The water at its end, though unseen due to clarity, led to the engraving "Bain de pieds des Carriers," translating to the Quarrymen's foot bath.

The Ossuary

Experience the eerie Ossuary, the final resting place for millions of Parisians. Witness symmetrical arrangements of ceiling-high bones and skulls, including the macabre Barrel of Passion—a ceiling-high barrel formed from skeletal remains.

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Catch the best Paris Catacombs guided tours

Underneath the glamour and beauty of Paris lies an open graveyard with human remains going back centuries. Wait, it’s not as gruesome! A Paris Catacombs tour has been one of the most sought after experiences for tourists, a fact the legendary queue outside the entrance are testament to! The Paris Catacombs are a network of […]

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What our guests say

Xavier S

France
Couple
May 2026

+5 more

A surprising visit, but not at all morbid :) A solemn tribute to the past, brought to life through visuals and audio. Definitely worth a visit, even with kids.

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