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Paris Catacombs Tickets

Compare the official Paris Catacombs ticket with partner tours, including small-group visits and restricted-area experiences, and see what each one includes.

€31.00official adult ticket
€38.00partner tickets and tours from
6partner options compared
Interior tunnels and ossuary walls inside the Paris Catacombs

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Which Paris Catacombs ticket should you buy?

The current verified partner inventory is strongest for guided small-group experiences rather than basic admission. Compare the tour premium against the official Catacombs ticket before you book.

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Cheapest verified restricted-area tour

Catacombs of Paris in English

Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas

★ 4.7 · 971 reviews on Viator

87% gave 5 stars, 6% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars87%
  • 4 stars6%
  • 3 stars2%
  • 2 starsunder 1%
  • 1 star6%

Based on 971 reviews shown on Viator: 616 from Viator travellers and 355 from Tripadvisor.

This is the lowest-priced current option verified as guided, small-group and including restricted-area access.

Tour language: EnglishGroup size not confirmed
  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English
Good for
Curious visitors who want an English-speaking guide and parts of the Catacombs usually closed to the public, in a group of up to 14, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Not ideal for
Wheelchair users, pushchairs and anyone with limited mobility: the seller says the tour is not suitable for them, and special areas can close on the day.
GuidedSmall groupRestricted area access
From€139.00per adult
View on Viator

Sold by Viator

Starting prices. Your date and group size may change the total.

What these terms mean
Timed entry:
admission for a booked date and time.
Hosted entry:
a host helps you meet or enter. Do not assume this includes a guided museum tour.
Guided tour:
a live guide accompanies the part of the visit described in the offer.
Small group:
a guided tour with a capped group size, stated on the offer when we know it.
Private tour:
a guide for your party only; check whether the price is per adult or per group.

Official price benchmark

How does the official Paris Catacombs price compare with guided tours?

Paris Catacombs sells timed individual admission directly. VisitDecoded uses the standard adult admission price as the benchmark when comparing more expensive guided partner tours.

Official adult ticket€31.00Paris Catacombs, standard rate
Published by Paris Catacombs
Paris Catacombs, reduced rate (conditions apply)€25.00
Paris Catacombs, standard rate€31.00

A lower rate of €25.00 (Paris Catacombs, reduced rate) applies only to some visitors or dates. Check whether it applies to you before you book.

Good for
Independent visitors: official entry includes an audioguide for the 1.5 km route, children under 8 go free and ages 8 to 17 pay a lower rate.
Not ideal for
Anyone who cannot manage stairs: there is no step-free access, with 131 steps down and 112 up on uneven, slippery floors.

Official prices checked 15 October 2026. View the official Paris Catacombs price source

Partner tickets and tours from€38.00per adult

Partner tours can add a live guide, smaller group sizes and access to restricted areas not included with standard admission. Compare those extras against the official ticket rather than treating the higher partner price as equivalent admission.

Plan your visit

Plan your Paris Catacombs visit

From the official website, checked 23 September 2026. Hours and rules can change, so confirm on the official site before you travel.

Opening days and last entry
Open Tuesday to Sunday, 09:45 to 20:30. Closed Mondays, 1 January, 1 May and 25 December. Last admission is 19:30; entry may be temporarily interrupted when the site reaches capacity. Official source
Allow for your visit
The pre-visit guide recommends one hour for the 1.5 km circuit, while the useful-information page lists 45 minutes. Official source
What this ticket includes
Paid admission includes the Catacombs route and an audioguide. Free-admission tickets exclude the audioguide, which can be purchased separately at the desk. Official source
Children and free admission
Children under 8 enter free, and ages 8 to 17 pay the child rate; under-14s must be accompanied by an adult. Disabled visitors and their personal care attendant also enter free with proof, collecting tickets at the desk without advance booking. Official source
Accessibility
The Catacombs have no step-free access: the route has 131 steps down and 112 up, uneven slippery floors and narrow, dim passages. Visually impaired visitors must be accompanied; guide dogs are allowed but white canes are prohibited. Official source
Changes and cancellation
We could not confirm the official refund or exchange rule. Check the ticket conditions before you pay. Official visitor information
Where to arrive
Enter at 1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy by Denfert-Rochereau metro and RER B station, using your booked time slot. The one-way route exits at 21 bis avenue René-Coty, about 700 metres from the entrance; there is no cloakroom. Official source

Compare partner tickets and tours

Compare Paris Catacombs ticket options

6 options from 5 partner products. Prices are starting prices; your date and group size may change the total.

Paris: Catacombs Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

GetYourGuide

Paris: Catacombs Ticket and Audio Guide

Paris: Catacombs Entry Ticket and Audio Guide

★ 4.6 · 12,369 reviews on GetYourGuide

1 ticket option

  • 1 hour
  • Audio guide in English
Good for
Independent visitors who want entry with an audio guide in one of four languages for a one-hour visit.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers, since the official ticket already includes an audioguide for less.
Options from€38.00

Paris: Catacombs Ticket and Audio Guide

Audio guide
From€38.00per adult
View on GetYourGuide
A wall constructed from numerous human skulls and bones, closely packed together in a pattern.

Tiqets

Catacombs of Paris: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

★ 4.6 · 1,716 reviews on Tiqets

1 ticket option

  • Entry ticket, includes the audio guide
  • Audio guide in English, French, German and 1 more
  • Non-refundable
Options from€40.00

Catacombs of Paris: Entry Ticket + Audio Guide

Timed entryAudio guide
From€40.00per adult
View on Tiqets
Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas

Viator

Catacombs of Paris in English

Paris Catacombs Guided Tour with Exclusive Access to Secret Areas

★ 4.7 · 971 reviews on Viator

87% gave 5 stars, 6% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars87%
  • 4 stars6%
  • 3 stars2%
  • 2 starsunder 1%
  • 1 star6%

Based on 971 reviews shown on Viator: 616 from Viator travellers and 355 from Tripadvisor.

1 ticket option

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English
Good for
Curious visitors who want an English-speaking guide and parts of the Catacombs usually closed to the public, in a group of up to 14, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Not ideal for
Wheelchair users, pushchairs and anyone with limited mobility: the seller says the tour is not suitable for them, and special areas can close on the day.
Options from€139.00

Catacombs of Paris in English

Tour language: EnglishGroup size not confirmed
GuidedSmall groupRestricted area access
From€139.00per adult
View on Viator
See all compared options (3 more from 2 products)
Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas

Viator

Paris Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas

★ 4.6 · 1,109 reviews on Viator

80% gave 5 stars, 6% gave 1 or 2 stars
  • 5 stars80%
  • 4 stars11%
  • 3 stars3%
  • 2 stars2%
  • 1 star4%

Based on 1,109 reviews shown on Viator: 819 from Viator travellers and 290 from Tripadvisor.

2 ticket options

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Live guide in English
Good for
Visitors who want restricted areas such as the Sacellum Crypt with an English-speaking guide, in a small group of up to 15 or a semi-private group of up to seven.
Not ideal for
Anyone with claustrophobia, a wheelchair or a pushchair: the seller advises against it or cannot accommodate them.
Options from€189.00

Small Group Tour - English

Tour language: EnglishGroup size not confirmed
GuidedSmall group
From€189.00per adult
View on Viator

Semi Private Tour - English

Tour language: EnglishGroup size not confirmed
Small group
From€199.00per adult
View on Viator
Paris: Catacombs Restricted Access Tour

GetYourGuide

Paris: Catacombs Restricted Access Tour

★ 4.9 · 533 reviews on GetYourGuide

1 ticket option

  • 2 hours
  • Live guide in English
Good for
Visitors who want a two-hour small-group English-guided tour with access to hidden rooms normally locked to the public.
Not ideal for
Budget travellers and anyone who cannot manage stairs and narrow passages.
Options from€189.90

Paris: Catacombs Restricted Access Tour

Group size not confirmed
GuidedSmall groupRestricted area access
From€189.90per adult
View on GetYourGuide

We only show the ticket features we have checked. A feature that is not listed may still be included, so check the offer before you book.

Before you book

Paris Catacombs ticket questions that affect what you should buy

The main decision is whether you want standard timed admission or a more expensive guided experience with additional access.

How much is the official Paris Catacombs ticket?

The current standard individual adult rate is €31. A reduced adult rate is also available for eligible visitors.

Use the standard €31 rate as the baseline when comparing partner tours. Reduced rates depend on eligibility and should not be treated as the default adult benchmark.

Official Paris Catacombs rates

Is a guided Paris Catacombs tour worth the extra cost?

A standard Catacombs ticket provides admission to the normal visitor route. Partner guided tours can add live interpretation, smaller groups and access to restricted sections.

The current cheapest verified guided small-group restricted-area option costs €139, which is €108 more than the €31 standard official admission price. Pay that premium when the guide and additional access matter to you rather than simply because it is sold as a tour.

Official Paris Catacombs visitor information

Do Paris Catacombs tickets use timed entry?

Official individual admission is sold for a reserved visit time.

Book for the time you actually intend to visit and check the exact entry arrangements attached to any partner tour before purchase.

Official Paris Catacombs visitor information

What does restricted-area access mean at the Paris Catacombs?

Some guided products advertise access to sections that are not included on the standard public visitor route.

Only treat restricted-area access as included when the specific ticket has been verified for it. Do not assume every guided Catacombs tour includes additional restricted sections.

Official Paris Catacombs visitor information

Does the official Paris Catacombs ticket include an audio guide?

The official individual ticket includes the Catacombs audio guide.

If you mainly want interpretation rather than restricted-area access or a small group, compare the included official audio guide against the much higher price of a live guided tour.

Official Paris Catacombs rates

Ticket facts

Paris Catacombs ticket facts

The rules that decide which ticket works for you, each from its source. Checked 25 September 2026.

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Official tickets
Sold on the Catacombs' own website, timed entryParis Catacombs individual rates
Standard adult price
31 euros; a reduced rate of 25 euros applies to eligible visitorsParis Catacombs individual rates
What the ticket includes
The Catacombs route and an audioguide; free tickets exclude the audioguide, which is sold at the deskParis Catacombs useful information
Visit length
Official pages give 45 minutes or one hour for the 1.5km circuitSources disagreeParis Catacombs useful information
Last entry
19:30; entry may pause temporarily when the site reaches capacityParis Catacombs useful information
Free entry
Under-8s free; ages 8 to 17 pay a child rate and under-14s need an adult; disabled visitors and a care attendant free at the deskParis Catacombs useful information
Accessibility
No step-free access: the route has 131 steps down and 112 upParis Catacombs useful information
Exit point
One-way route; exits about 700 metres from the entrance, with no cloakroomParis Catacombs useful information

Where sources disagree

Recommended visit length

Both figures come from the operator, so this page gives both; allow an hour to be safe.

Sources

Where this page's information comes from

Official sources come first. Partner details come from each seller's own listing.

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Official prices

Official visitor information

Ticket rules

Partner prices

  • Viator: 2 listings compared, prices refreshed every six hours.
  • GetYourGuide: 2 listings compared, prices refreshed every six hours.

How we compare

How we check Paris Catacombs tickets

We compare the official ticket office's prices with selected Viator and GetYourGuide offers, check the access details of each offer before we recommend it, and refresh Viator prices every 6 hours; GetYourGuide prices can be a few days old.

Prices change

Confirm the final price before you pay

Sellers change prices with travel dates, group size and availability. The seller's checkout shows the final total, times and cancellation terms before payment.