Official Paris Catacombs timed tickets are released 7 days ahead. The official site does not promise a specific release hour, so avoid relying on an invented time of day.
The 7-day rule
The official visitor guidance says online booking only, 7 days in advance for timed tickets. For a visit on a Friday, start checking the previous Friday. Keep the date fixed and stay flexible on the time if you can.
Do not confuse “available early” with “official ticket”
Some third-party tours can be bookable well before the official seven-day window because you are reserving a tour product, not buying the standard official admission directly. That can be useful, but it is a different product and often a different price.
What to do when your 7-day window opens
- Check official availability for your exact date.
- If a suitable time exists, compare the official baseline with guided options only if you want what they add.
- If official tickets are gone, use the Catacombs’ authorised-seller list as a safety check before buying elsewhere.
Current 2026 official price
The official site currently lists full-rate admission at €31, reduced admission at €25 and ages 8–17 at €15, with an audio guide included for those paid tickets. Prices can change, so verify them on the official site before purchase.
FAQ
Can I buy official Paris Catacombs tickets months ahead?
Not through the normal official timed-ticket window. The official site says tickets are released seven days before the visit date.
What time of day are tickets released?
The official visitor guidance confirms the seven-day window but does not state a guaranteed release hour. Do not rely on an unofficial exact time.
Should I book a third-party tour earlier?
Only if the tour format itself is valuable to you or you want the certainty of reserving that product. Treat it as a different product, not as the same official ticket sold early.
Ready to choose your entry?
Compare independent, small-group and private options on the main Paris Catacombs ticket guide.
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