Guided tour of the Catacombes

★ 4.3 (43,000)$$$$ · PremiumSkip-The-Line Ticket + Audio Guide

A skip-the-line ticket to the Paris Catacombs, paired with a self-guided audio tour available in 4 languages. Visitors descend into the underground tunnels, originally quarries, to see rooms lined with the bones and skulls of around 6 million Parisians, relocated here when the city's cemeteries became overfilled.

✨ Reasons to go

1The tunnels were originally limestone quarries later repurposed to hold remains transferred from Paris's overcrowded cemeteries.
2The ossuary houses the bones and skulls of roughly 6 million Parisians.
3The audio tour includes around 15 features covering different points along the underground route.

💡 Good to know

1There are 130 steps down and 112 steps up
2not suitable for those with mobility issues, claustrophobia, or heart/breathing conditions. Suitcases and large bags are not allowed. Book well ahead as walk-up tickets often sell out.

⏱️ Typical visit

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France · Denfert-RochereauGoogle Apple

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Hours

Timed entry slots throughout the day.

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Booking

Booking required

What people say

"Found the experience very interesting, saying the audio guide is a must-have with around 15 features to listen to."

— GetYourGuide traveler

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