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Paris Catacombs Reserved Access Tickets

Name: Paris Catacombs Reserved Access Tickets
Start: 2025-10-29T15:45:00
End: 2025-10-29T16:45:00
Location: Catacombs of Paris

Sepulchral lamp in the Catacombs’ ossuary, Paris, surrounded by skulls and bones.

Barrel-shaped structure of bones and skulls in the Catacombs’ Ossuary, Paris.

Skulls and bones stacked in the Paris Catacombs.

Catacombs’ Ossuary wall of bones with inscription, Paris.

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Audio guide

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4.4/5

(7,571)

John

Aug 2025

Verified booking

5/5

I booked an audioguide tour of the catacombs with Headout. Smooth as silk to book, meet and enjoy. Headout emailed me my tickets, I presented to doorman who scanned and walked in at my timeslot. As soon as you walk in the folks hand you your audioguide(looks like cell phone). Audioguide is awesome and easy to operate. You can enjoy at your own pace. Once inside you will descend approx 50-60 spiral steps to get underground and do the same back up. Once inside you will see millions of bones, skulls and headstones letting you know where the gravesites are from. IT's quiet, respectful, dark and rocky. If you have a stroller it will be a challenge.

Heidemarie

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

Due to the advance booking, only a certain number of visitors per time were possible. Everyone was given an audio guide and could walk through the catacombs at their own pace in their native language. As a result, the tour was quiet, it wasn't overcrowded and the atmosphere was very appropriate for the place. I was able to immerse myself in the strange world of the dead. Many thanks to the organizers. Yours sincerely, Heidemarie Bormann

Elizabeth

Sep 2025

Verified booking

5/5

This was a well laid out visitor site. The staff were directive, handing out the phones with recorded messages (no headphones) that were paced with the exhibition. I thought it would be colder. There were dozens of steep stairs to descend (and then ascend). Everyone will take what they will from this display. I wasn't expecting to feel this so deeply. The tiny skulls and femurs were shocking at first. Then I began to see them in a different way.

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.

Timed entry to the Catacombs

Audio guide in French, English, Spanish, and German

1-hour Seine River cruise (as per option selected)

Transportation

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Heidemarie
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Due to the advance booking, only a certain number of visitors per time were possible. Everyone was given an audio guide and could walk through the catacombs at their own pace in their native language. As a result, the tour was quiet, it wasn't overcrowded and the atmosphere was very appropriate for the place. I was able to immerse myself in the strange world of the dead. Many thanks to the organizers. Yours sincerely, Heidemarie Bormann
Vira
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
Booking with Headout worked smoothly and the communication was great with email and on the app. We got our tickets without any problem and they worked well to scan on our phone at the door. Audio guide was very helpful. We had always wanted to see the catacombs and this was a good way to do it. For the record, all the time slots were booked for the day when we got there so it's definitely important to book ahead.
Carolyn
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A fascinating experience to travel back through time, to see how each era of deceased peoples were categorised respectfully with explanation. I needed hiking poles & all staff were extremely solicitous & anxious to help but I managed well. Good to see seats scattered along the way. Thank you
Paul
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The tour for the catacombs was absolutely excellent. It was nice being able to see special sections. Most importantly the tour guide was fantastic. He had a great command of history and went into detail that made the whole experience worthwhile. I would recommend John and this tour to anyone
Judith
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
It was a unique experience to experience the catacombs. We really enjoyed the audio guide, which led us through the underground labyrinth with interesting information. We were very impressed by the dark atmosphere. A must-do, be sure to book early as it sells out quickly.

Descend into the Paris Catacombs with an audio guide and explore the world's largest underground cemetery at your own pace.

Getting started

Arrive at the Paris Catacombs entrance at your reserved time and present your ticket for security screening and entry. After ticket validation, collect your audio guide and begin your self-paced exploration underground.

What to expect

Paris Catacombs

Venture twenty meters below Paris to explore the underground ossuary, where the remains of six millions of Parisians line intricate tunnels. This site, dating back to the late 18th century, offers a rare perspective on the city’s layered history.

Features

Timed entry: Select your preferred time slot to explore the Catacombs without waiting, letting you plan your visit exactly when it suits you.

Audio guide: Available in English, French, Spanish, and German, it shares all the key stories, history, and hidden details of the tunnels, ossuary walls, and Port-Mahon gallery.

Self-guided tour: Move at your own pace through the underground corridors, spending more time on sections that interest you and fully absorbing the fascinating history.

Upgrades

Seine River cruise: Add a 1-hour cruise after your Catacombs visit to see Paris from a completely different perspective, enjoying landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre-Dame from the water. Flexible timing lets you fit it seamlessly into your day.

Catacombs of Paris

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	09:45am - 08:30pm	last entry 07:30pm
Wednesday	09:45am - 08:30pm	last entry 07:30pm
Thursday	09:45am - 08:30pm	last entry 07:30pm
Friday	09:45am - 08:30pm	last entry 07:30pm
Saturday	09:45am - 08:30pm	last entry 07:30pm
Sunday	09:45am - 08:30pm	last entry 07:30pm

What to bring

Comfortable shoes and warm clothing are recommended, as the Catacombs maintain a temperature of around 14°C (57°F) and the tunnels can be slippery.

Bring a valid photo ID matching the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

What’s not allowed

Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitcases, large bags, strollers, and motorcycle helmets are not allowed.

Smoking, drinking, and eating inside is strictly prohibited.

Strollers are not allowed at the venue; use a baby carrier.

Photography is allowed without the use of tripods or bulky equipment.

Pets are not allowed except for service animals.

Accessibility

The Catacombs are not accessible to wheelchair users or those with limited mobility due to numerous stairs (130 steps to enter, 112 steps to exit) and uneven surfaces.

The experience is not recommended for visitors with heart or respiratory conditions, or for those who may be uncomfortable in confined spaces.

Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Additional information

To navigate the Catacombs with ease, use the map available here.

Your voucher will be shared within 12 to 24 hours before the starting time of your experience.

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.