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Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Tickets with Audio Guide
Descend into the underground ossuary and wander bone-lined tunnels at your own self-guided pace
What's included
Explore Paris' underworld on your own
Restricted areas access
Informative audio guide
See the Barrel of Passion
Visit the Lower Catacombs
View the Spiral Staircase to the Well
Self-guided experience
Guide
Itinerary
Your tour begins at the Catacombs entrance
Find the Catacombs entrance at Place Denfert-Rochereau in southern Paris. Scan your barcode at your timed entry slot, grab your audio guide, then begin the descent below the streets.
Descend through the Gates of Hell with your audio guide
A tight spiral staircase winds down to a sign that welcomes you through the Gates of Hell. Pass beneath it into the cool, dim ossuary, where the bones of more than 6 million Parisians line the stone walls.
Wander the bone-lined ossuary tunnels
Follow the narrow passages deeper into the Lower Catacombs, lit only by dim lights. Skulls and femurs are stacked into walls and arranged in careful patterns, a macabre display built from the city's overflowing cemeteries.
Discover the historic Well
Next, reach the Well, the first site of geological drilling in Paris. Peer into its strangely clear water, once used to play tricks on new quarrymen who mistook the still surface for solid ground in the gloom.
Marvel at the Barrel of Passion and the Citadel of Mahon
Enter the Crypt of Passion to see two of the Catacombs' most famous sights: the Barrel of Passion, a circular column made of skulls and leg bones, and the Citadel of Mahon, a detailed fortress carved into the stone from memory by a French army veteran named Décure.
Your tour ends back at street level
Finally, climb the winding staircase back up to the streets of the 14th arrondissement. Step out into daylight with the strange history of underground Paris fresh in your mind.
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026
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Important Details
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Good to know:
Accessibility: This self-guided tour requires descending a spiral staircase and navigating narrow, uneven passages, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible. If you have questions or concerns about your mobility, please contact us in advance.
Please Note: The start time of your entry may change. Please keep your day open; your final start time will be sent with your entry tickets. This purchase includes Paris Catacombs entry only, no guide. Consider our Paris Catacombs Tour with Secret Rooms & Privileged Access for a guided experience.
Audio Guide: Your ticket includes an audio guide. We recommend bringing your own headphones for the best experience.
Cancellation Policy: These tickets are non-refundable. All sales are final, no cancellations.
ID Requirement: We recommend having a valid government-issued photo ID.
Check-in: Upon booking, your skip-the-line ticket will be emailed to you within 48 hours. This barcode grants you entry at your designated time.
Your experience includes:
Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Paris Catacombs
Audio guide
Access to restricted areas, including the Lower Catacombs
Timed entry slot
E-mail confirmation with barcode ticket within 48 hours
What to bring:
Ticket barcode
Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
A light layer for the cool tunnels
Headphones for audio guide