The standard way in: a timed entry slot and the audio guide, at your own pace for about an hour.
- DurationAbout 1 hour
- Starting timesTimed slots; shown when you check availability
- LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, German
The Paris Catacombs entry ticket with audio guide costs $43 per person and gets you a pre-booked, timed entry to the ossuary at 1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy plus the audio guide, which this listing offers in English, French, Spanish and German. You go down 130 steps, walk the 1.5 km public route through the quarry galleries and the walls of bones at your own pace, and come up 112 steps at a separate exit. Most visitors spend about an hour underground. It is the most reviewed Catacombs product on GetYourGuide, with 12,432 reviews averaging 4.65 out of 5, and it is non-refundable.
Book Catacombs TicketsKey facts
entry-ticket- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Starts
- Timed slots; shown when you check availability
- Meeting point
- The Catacombs entrance; go straight there with your voucher
- Price
- $43 per person
- Entry ticket included
- Yes
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish, German
- Accessibility
- Not accessible to wheelchair users: 130 steps down and 112 up, with no lift.
- Cancellation
- Non-refundable, according to the listing
Included
- ✓ Pre-booked, timed entry ticket to the Paris Catacombs
- ✓ Audio guide (English, French, Spanish or German)
Not included
- ✗ Live guide
- ✗ Restricted areas closed to regular visitors
- ✗ Luggage storage (there are no lockers)
Meeting point
1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France
Nearest transit: Metro lines 4 and 6 or RER B to Denfert-Rochereau, then cross the square
What the ticket gets you
The ticket is a reserved, timed entry to the Catacombs plus the individual audio guide. You show the voucher at the entrance on Place Denfert-Rochereau, take the audio guide and walk the route on your own. There is no live guide and no access to the sections closed to the public; for those you need a guided tour. Since the April 2026 reopening the audio narration is voiced as Louis-Étienne Héricart de Thury, the quarry inspector who arranged the bones, and the corridors carry projections and short films.
How entry works, and why slots sell out
Entry is by time slot, and the Catacombs cap how many people can be underground at once, so slots run out. On 27 October 2026 the next free slot on this listing was 10 November, two weeks out. Book as soon as your dates are fixed, and arrive a little before your slot: the queue at the entrance is for people who already hold a time.
The route underground
You go down a spiral staircase of 130 steps to about 20 metres below the street, follow roughly 1.5 km of galleries, first through the old limestone quarries and then into the ossuary behind the inscription that tells you the empire of death begins here. You come back up 112 steps and leave by a different door at 21 bis avenue René-Coty, about 700 metres from the entrance. The tunnels stay around 14 °C all year and can be damp underfoot.
Rules to know before you go
Luggage and large bags are not allowed and there is nowhere to leave them, so travel light. Bring a warm layer and shoes with grip. The listing points out there are no elevators and no lockers. The visit is unsuitable for anyone who cannot manage the stairs, and the narrow, low passages are hard going if you are claustrophobic.
Price against the official ticket
The official ticket office sells the same timed entry with the audio guide for €31, about $35, when a slot is free. This listing costs about $8 more. What you pay for is availability: resellers often still have slots after the official calendar shows sold out for your dates. If the official site has your time, buy there; if not, this is the cheapest reliable way in.
| Option | Price | Guide | Restricted areas | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This entry ticket + audio guide | $43 | Audio guide | No | Non-refundable |
| Official timed ticket | €31 (about $35) | Audio guide | No | Per the official terms |
| Guided tour with special access | $156 | Live guide, max 14 | Yes | Free up to 24 h |
| Restricted access tour | $212 | Live guide, max 7 | Yes | Free up to 24 h |
What reviewers consistently say
- 8 of the 10 latest reviews praise the audio guide, several calling it immersive
- 2 of the 10 latest reviews say to book well ahead
- 1 of the 10 latest reviews warns about the number of steps
Who should not book this
- Wheelchair users and anyone who cannot manage 242 steps
- Travellers who need to cancel: the ticket is non-refundable
- Visitors who want to see the areas closed to the public
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How to book
Pick your date and time slot and the audio-guide language, then go straight to the Catacombs entrance with the voucher on your phone. The ticket cannot be refunded, so check your date before you pay. This site may earn a commission on bookings at no extra cost to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the audio guide included?
Yes. The ticket includes the individual audio guide, which this listing offers in English, French, Spanish and German.
Can I cancel this Catacombs ticket?
No. The listing states the ticket is non-refundable. If you need flexibility, the guided tours and the Seine cruise combo on this site offer free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
How long does the visit take?
About an hour for most visitors. The public route is about 1.5 km and you set your own pace with the audio guide.
Can I bring a backpack?
A small one. Luggage and large bags are not allowed and there are no lockers, so leave suitcases at your hotel.
Is this the official ticket?
No. It is sold by a reseller on GetYourGuide and costs about $8 more than the €31 official ticket. It gives the same timed entry with the audio guide.
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