Official site
Official admission
Direct Catacombs ticketing. The standard route includes the audio guide and is the cleanest baseline when your date is available.
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Paris Catacombs Tickets
Get in. Look closer.
Start with the official entry if it fits your dates. Then compare guided and restricted-access options only if live context, a smaller group or specifically listed extra access matters to you.
Quick decisions
Entry first
Choose the right entry.
Three ways in. Start with the simplest option that gives you what you actually want. Official availability is the benchmark; partner products are alternatives when the format or access justifies them.
7 daysofficial ticket release window
Audio guideincluded with official admission
~1 hourofficial visitor route
Booking route
Start with the official route. Add a partner only when it changes the visit.
The official ticket is the baseline. Guided and authorised-reseller options are clearly separated so you can see what you are paying extra for.
Partner · guided
Guided visit
Choose this when live context, a smaller group or specifically listed extra access is worth more to you than the basic visit.
Check your date ↗Authorised reseller
If official is sold out
The Catacombs publishes an authorised-seller list. GetYourGuide is currently on it; still check the exact date and inclusions.
Check your date ↗Booking happens on the official or partner site. Partner links may earn TravelDarker a commission. Current availability, price and final terms are confirmed there.
Authorised seller
GetYourGuide is currently listed by the official Paris Catacombs website as an authorised seller. That verifies the seller, not that every GetYourGuide product is identical to the official ticket. Always check the exact date and inclusions. Check the official list ↗
GetYourGuide
Entry option
Simplest
Admission + audio guide
Best forIndependent visitors
Closest to the standard visit: timed entry for the official visitor route, with the audio-guide format many independent visitors want.
- Timed-entry options
- Official visitor route
- Best for independent visitors
Booking partner
Guided
Best fit
Small-group guided tour
Best forFirst-time visitors who want context
For the stories behind the tunnels, the ossuary and the strange details that are easy to miss on your own.
- Small-group format
- Live historical context
- Restricted-area access where listed
GetYourGuide
Restricted access
Most access
Restricted-access small group
Best forVisitors prioritising extra access
For visitors who specifically want a small guided group plus access to areas closed on the standard public route.
- Small group, limited to 7
- Official fast-track entry
- Special access to closed areas
Availability, exact inclusions and cancellation terms are set by the booking partner and can change by date.
Before you go
Practical information.
The useful facts before you commit to a time slot.
7 days
official booking window
~1 hour
planned visit time
243
steps in total
14°C
average underground temperature
Tickets open 7 days ahead
The official Catacombs website says timed tickets are bookable seven days before the visit date. There is no reason to pay extra earlier unless the product itself gives you something you want.
Expect stairs and uneven ground
The route has 131 steps down and 112 back up. The official visitor guidance also warns about uneven, slippery ground, narrow passages and dim light.
Audio is included with standard paid admission
The official 2026 full-rate ticket is €31 and includes an audio guide. That makes independent entry a strong baseline when you can get the time slot you want.
Know what “restricted access” actually means
Extra or restricted-area access varies by tour. Only count it as a benefit when the specific product page clearly says it is included for your date.
Worth noticing
Three details worth noticing underground.
Three details change the way the Catacombs read once you notice them. One of them — the threshold — also makes the strongest photograph.
Capture this
The empire of death starts here.
The strongest single moment is the threshold: the sentence that tells you the city above has ended for a while.
Threshold photograph: Joe deSousa · CC0
Then capture
If you frame one thing: the threshold.
Take your photo beneath the warning. The final frame keeps Paris Catacombs and The Threshold visible, so the place is unmistakable when you share it. Minimal stays spare; Editorial adds context; Dark lets the inscription do the talking.
Create your moment
MINIMALOne line. Place + find always included.EDITORIALPhoto + story + context.DARKHigh contrast. Place stays clear.Paris Catacombs ticket guide
What to know before choosing.
The information you need to decide stays public and easy to scan.
Official ticket vs guided tour
The official ticket already includes an audio guide. Compare that baseline with what a live guide or special-access product actually adds.
Compare entry vs guided →When do tickets go on sale?
Official timed tickets are released 7 days ahead. Use the booking window instead of guessing months in advance.
See the 7-day booking plan →Sold out? What to do next
Use the Catacombs’ own authorised-seller list as your safety check, then compare exact inclusions and prices.
See sold-out options →What is the visit actually like?
The official route is about 1.5 km, around an hour, with 243 steps and a constant underground temperature around 14°C.
Current visitor facts are checked against the official Paris Catacombs visitor guidance and official ticket information. Prices and rules can change.
FAQ
Paris Catacombs tickets.
When do Paris Catacombs tickets go on sale?
Official timed tickets are released 7 days before the visit date. The official site does not promise a particular release time, so do not rely on an invented hour.
Is an audio guide included?
Yes. The official 2026 full-rate admission is €31 and includes an audio guide. Reduced and child paid tickets also list the audio guide as included.
Official ticket or guided tour?
If you can secure official admission and mainly want to see the standard route, the included audio guide may be enough. Choose guided when live context, group size or clearly stated extra access is worth the higher price to you.
What if official tickets are sold out?
The Catacombs publishes a list of authorised sellers to check when official ticketing is sold out. GetYourGuide is currently on that official list. Verify the exact date, entry and inclusions before paying.
How long does the visit take?
The official visitor route is about 1.5 km and the Catacombs advise allowing around one hour.
How many steps are there?
There are 243 steps in total: 131 down and 112 back up. The route is not step-free.
Can I take photos inside?
Photography is possible, but the site is fragile and crowded. Follow the official rules on the day and avoid equipment that is prohibited or obstructive.