Choose your Paris Catacombs ticket by the experience you want, not just the first available price. An independent visit, a live guide and special-access rooms are different options. All require careful attention to the date, language and booking instructions.
YOUR VISIT STARTS HERE
One place. Several ways to discover it.
Explore at your own pace with an audioguide, hear the stories with a guide, or choose a tour that includes rooms outside the standard route. Start with the option that suits your trip.
See ticket availability →Which Catacombs experience is right for you?
AT YOUR OWN PACE
Ticket with audioguide
Best for an independent first visit. Follow the public visitor route with recorded explanations. Check whether the audioguide is included and which languages are offered.
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HISTORY WITH A GUIDE
Guided Catacombs visit
Best if you want someone to bring the underground history to life. Check the live guide’s language, group size and meeting point. A guided tour does not automatically include special rooms.
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BEYOND THE STANDARD ROUTE
Tours with special-access rooms
Best if you want a more extensive experience. Some tours include rooms closed to standard visits; the spaces and inclusions vary by activity.
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YOUR DATE IS APPROACHING
Last-minute tickets
Best if you need to visit soon or cannot find a suitable regular slot. Compare actual availability; a partner offer is an alternative, not a guarantee of entry.
Find last-minute options →Compare the formats at a glance
| Format | What you are choosing | Check before booking |
|---|---|---|
| Audioguide ticket | Independent visit on the public route | Entry time, audioguide languages and total price |
| Guided tour | A live guide and historical context | Guide language, meeting point and group size |
| Special-access tour | A guided visit with extra spaces where included | Exactly which rooms or areas the offer includes |
| Catacombs + cruise | Underground visit and a separate boat trip | Cruise option, boarding point and ticket validity |
Ready to check your date?
Select your date and read the exact offer before paying. The booking tools below show the current choices; the buttons remain available if a widget takes time to load.
How much do Catacombs tickets cost?
The official full adult rate currently published is €31, including the audioguide. Partner offers can cost more because of the format, available slot, guide or additional activity. Compare the total price and inclusions rather than treating every ticket as equivalent.
The official rate is a reference, not a promised price for the offers on this page. The price shown for your selected date and option is the one to check before paying.
Three things to check before reserving
Book for the reserved time slot, not simply for opening time. Follow the arrival instructions on your confirmation.
An audioguide is not a live guide. Check the guide’s language, group size and whether special rooms are included.
Read the cancellation deadline, ticket-delivery instructions and meeting point. Free cancellation is not included in every offer.
TWO SIDES OF PARIS
Below the city. Then along the Seine.
Combine a Catacombs visit with a separate sightseeing cruise. Compare audioguide and guided combinations, and confirm that your selected option includes the boat trip.
Compare Catacombs + cruise →Questions about Catacombs tickets
Can I buy a ticket at the entrance?
Do not rely on buying a ticket on arrival. The official ticketing notice currently states that on-site sales are unavailable because of demand, apart from the stated exemptions. Reserve your time slot before travelling to the entrance.
When should I reserve?
Check availability as soon as your dates are known. Official tickets currently go on sale for the next seven days; partner booking windows may differ. A date beyond that window is not necessarily sold out.
What if my preferred date is sold out?
Try another time or day if your plans allow it. Then compare partner and guided options for your date. They may have different availability and prices; none should be treated as a guaranteed solution.
Is an audioguide ticket the same as a guided tour?
No. An audioguide provides recorded commentary during an independent visit. A guided tour has a live guide, with the language and itinerary specified in the offer.
Does every guided tour include special-access rooms?
No. Extra spaces are included only when the activity description says so. Check the selected option, and do not assume that a familiar landmark is exclusive to a special-access tour.
Can I cancel my booking?
It depends on the selected activity. Some allow cancellation within a stated deadline; others are non-refundable. Check the conditions for the exact date and option before paying.
Do I need to print my ticket?
A mobile ticket is often sufficient, but follow the delivery and entry instructions for your reservation. Keep the confirmation accessible and your phone charged.
How long should I allow for the visit?
Allow about an hour for an independent visit. A guided visit may take longer; use the duration listed for your chosen activity and allow time for arrival and the stairs.
Plan the rest of your visit
After the underground visit
If you prefer to continue on foot, Montparnasse Cemetery offers a contrasting walk above ground, with tree-lined paths and famous graves.
Discover Montparnasse Cemetery →