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Skip the Line: Catacombs of Paris Ticket and Audio-Guide

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Discover the dark side of the “City of Lights” with pre-booked admission tickets to the Paris Catacombs. Skip-the-line entry lets you beat the rush and jump to the front of the entrance queue. Wander through tunnels and rooms decorated in the human bones and skulls of millions of Parisians. Tickets include an audio headset with commentary available in three languages.
  • Skip-the-line admission tickets and audioguide to the Paris Catacombs
  • Avoid lengthy lines and save time for more sightseeing with on-the-spot entry
  • See thousands of human remains in Paris’s sprawling underground cemetery
  • Listen to in-depth background on the macabre attraction in English, French, or Spanish
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Skip-the-line entrance to the Paris Catacombs
Entry fee
Audio guide (available in English, French or Spanish)
Guided tour
Food / drinks
Transportation
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • OPERATED BY Europe Tourisme

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Traveler Tips

  • "Take note that the Catacombs are like 75 feet underground so there are stairs down and then back up." See review
  • "There's a LOT of stairs and a LOT of walking on this tour, but it's all 100% worth it." See review
  • "Not sure what shoe she was wearing but trainers are best." See review

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Seeing the first stacked bones. It became very real, very fast.
Nanatraveler
, Mar 2020
It was great to see the long line and we just walked to the front at our scheduled time. The checkin process was very quick and easy. We loved the Catacombs !!!
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WARNING! lots of stairs
Sarah_k
, Mar 2020
A very interesting, and very informative day trip. There was lots of information about the history of the catacombs, and how they came about. It was easy to locate and access via public transport. I believe the optional headsets enhanced the experience and are very much worth it.
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Unique experience well worth it
Alicia_M
, Mar 2020
No wait with buy ahead tickets, looked like the line would have been about a half hour long m otherwise. Guided tour was nice, go at your own pace with audio recordings. Lots of steps down and back up (about 120 each) so keep that in mind. Great experience in the catacombs
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Catacombs non tour
Catherine_Z
, Feb 2020
Arrived but were not allowed entry. Very disappointing as we had to repurchase tickets to enter the Catacombs. Stressful experience and currently awaiting refund.
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icon Response from Host , Mar 2020
Hello Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. You booked on February 15 and we sent you on the same day the tickets for the Catacombs. The tickets were sent through Viator message system. You also received them directly on your email address. This information is indicated on the product page as well as the voucher you receive automatically a few seconds after placing your order. Please check your email and/or Viator message system. Although the tickets were sent to you prior to your visit (13 days before), you did not print them or download them on your phone. And you went directly with the voucher you received automatically a few seconds after you booked. As it's indicated on this voucher "This is not your entry ticket". That is why you were not allowed entry. If you had shown the tickets we sent you you will have been able to enter. You did not try to contact us when you were denied entry or asked the Catacombs to contact us so we could resent you your tickets. We were contacted more than 5 hours later by Viator and that point the Catacombs were already closed and there was nothing we could do. Thank you, Pierre
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Worth the queue jump alone
Rob_O
, Feb 2020
Definitely worth prebooking. Especially if you have children. My son (9) enjoyed it as we could go at own speed.
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BONE Chilling
worlbst
, Feb 2020
It was a site to see. Definitely have to visit. Book ahead of time because the lines are long. Some reviews say tight spaces, but it’s pretty open and it’s not crowded. Staircase going out has a lot of stair. You exit in a different place then you come in so you will have to walk to meet anyone that don’t go in. Over, a great buckle list item. Audio tour is enough to get all related information along the tour.
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Waste
Steven S
, Dec 2019
Because of the protests.. they shut down the catacombs for the day.. not our fault and won’t issue a refund, if it was our fault no biggie, but every other place dealing with this issue refunded everyone’s money, thanks for stealing
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Cool, but underwhelming
bobbys3131
, Dec 2019
Enjoyed the history and the uniqueness of the catacombs but didn’t live up to my expectations, maybe I expected to much
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Eerie But Interesting Visit
AnnaBananaPole
, Dec 2019
I wanted to visit the catacombs, being the macabre person that I am and I was not disappointed with my visit. The audio description was great because you could go at your own pace and make it as short or as long as you want. The description was very good, with lots of information and although it doesn't have headphones, it was clear and loud enough to hear. The staff were very friendly as well. It is kind of eerie seeing all the skulls and skeletons and was upsetting to see that someone had drawn on one of them some silly little tag but it was interesting to hear the history behind the catacombs. Tips? Book ahead, as always. I would recommend the audio guide because of the reasons above. Wear comfortable shoes. The floor isn't even and one woman actually tripped and fell into the skulls... Very unfortunate. Not sure what shoe she was wearing but trainers are best. It gets quite warm in there, surprisingly. I would recommend anyone visiting Paris to visit the Catacombs of Paris.
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Disappointed
calistom09
, Nov 2019
We had tickets for 11/17 to visit the catacombs. Upon arrival we were rudely turned away at the door by a security guard. He said that the museum was closed and that we were not allowed to enter and that it was not safe to be in the area because of a riot. I called the support number and they ensured i would receive a refund. However, after reaching out and requesting one online I was told i would not be getting a refund because "there was not a riot in the area" - as if i was lying. This was something i was really wanting to do while visiting Paris and am disappointed that this is how this is being handled. I was offered a $25 discount code to use that expires in december - but that does not help me in any way since i am out of the country. Just wish this would have been resolved the right way.
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