Catacombs Ticket and Audio Guide

Mouton-Duvernet, Paris



Discover a darker side to the “City of Lights.” Descend beneath the streets of Paris and listen to commentary from your informative audio guide, available in 4 languages.

Paris Catacombs Self-Guided Tour with Pre-Booked Ticket and Audio Guide

Explore the Paris Catacombs beneath the city streets with a pre-booked ticket and audio guide, suitable for independent travelers comfortable with walking and stairs.

Highlights

  • Enter the Paris Catacombs using your pre-booked ticket
  • Learn about the Catacombs' origin in the Middle Ages and their transformation into an ossuary
  • Discover the underground tunnels and rooms lined with the bones of approximately 6 million Parisians
  • Enjoy a self-paced visit with an informative audio guide

Description

Bypass ticket lines by presenting your voucher at the entrance and begin your self-guided tour at your own pace. The Catacombs were originally quarries with extensive tunnels dug under Paris. When city cemeteries became overcrowded, the bones were relocated here, creating a unique underground ossuary.

During your visit, you will walk through tunnels adorned with human bones and skulls, gaining insight into a lesser-known aspect of Paris history.

Includes

  • Pre-booked ticket for the Paris Catacombs
  • Audio guide for a detailed self-guided experience

Excludes

  • Guided tour

Important Information

  • The tour involves descending and ascending 130 steps and walking approximately 2 km underground
  • No elevators, restrooms, or lockers are available inside the Catacombs

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-refundable.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and plan your visit during less busy hours to avoid crowds. Bring a jacket as the temperature underground is cool year-round.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ticket includes entry to the Paris Catacombs and an audio guide for a self-paced visit.
The audio guide provides information on the history and significance of the Catacombs to be played at your own pace throughout the visit.
The Paris Catacombs are located beneath the city streets, near Place Denfert-Rochereau in Paris.
The tour is recommended for independent travelers comfortable with walking and stairs; children under a certain age may find it challenging.
Tickets are best pre-booked online to skip the lines, as on-site purchases may involve long waits.
Visits typically take around 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your pace and use of the audio guide.
Visitors should be able to handle staircases and uneven surfaces; large bags and strollers may not be allowed.
For shorter queues, visiting early in the morning or late afternoon is recommended; check the official website for current hours.
This experience is self-guided with a pre-booked ticket and audio guide, without a live tour guide.
Enter through the designated entrance near Place Denfert-Rochereau using your pre-booked ticket to bypass the lines.

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