Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Tickets

The easy way to skip the long lines and explore Paris’s creepiest attraction on your own

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· 1.00h · Paris, France

Paris Catacombs tickets are a pain to secure, with daily limits and famously long waits leaving many visitors disappointed. Our skip-the-line tickets ensure you don’t miss out—bypass the line and head straight into the eerie, maze-like tunnels. Avoid the stress of sold-out tickets and hours of waiting; instead, dive directly into the Catacombs’ chilling history, saving precious time in Paris for more exploration.

What You Get With This Tour

Skip-the-Line Catacombs tickets
Restricted areas access
Barrel of Passion
Lower Catacombs
The Spiral Staircase to the Well
Max 20 people
Guide gratuity
Hotel pick up or drop off
Wheelchair accessible

Tour Itinerary

1

Receive your ticket
Within 48 hours of booking, check your email for your skip-the-line tickets. Use the barcode for effortless entry at your designated time.
2

Paris Catacombs
Your self-guided tour takes place in the narrow passages under Paris’ bustling streets, where the bones of over six million Parisians rest.
3

The Well
Discover a historic well, the first of its kind for geological drilling in Paris, and gaze at clear waters once used to trick new quarrymen.
4

Barrel of Passion
Taking center stage in the Crypt of Passion, the bone and skull-decorated Barrel of Passion promises to send goosebumps down your spine.
5

Citadel de Mahon
Marvel at the detailed recreation of Menorca’s Citadel of Mahon, carved into stone from memory by Decuré, a veteran of the French army.
6

End inside Catacombs
Explore the harrowed halls of the Catacombs at your leisure. As a self-guided tour, the experience is yours to craft to your liking.

Additional Information

Good to know:

Accessibility: This self-guided tour requires descending a spiral staircase and navigating narrow, uneven passages, and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
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 only includes skip-the-line Paris Catacombs entry, no guide. Consider our Paris Catacombs Tour with Secret Rooms & Privileged Access for a guided 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 1-hour experience includes:

Skip-the-line ticket to the Paris Catacombs
E-mail confirmation within 48 hours
Fast entry to the Paris catacombs, however long the line

What to bring:

Ticket barcode
Government-issued ID

Customer Reviews

5.00 (23)

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Benjamin Sisco, 19 March 2025

A Must See!

Carmen Acosta-Bergen, 07 December 2024

Booking ahead of time saved us so much time. This was a self guided tour however we were able to purchase tickets ahead of time allowing us to plan our stay and other tours instead of directly through the Catacombs which only allow you to purchase 7 days ahead

Jody Turner, 05 October 2024

Kathryn Warrick, 25 February 2024

Excellent self guided tour

Howard Scott Mcgregor, 31 January 2024

The device used is like a cell phone that you activate at specified points in tour. Loved it. >130 steps down and back up. Unusual experience and history. Worth the time and money.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

We always recommend comfortable walking shoes on all of our tours. The temperature inside the Catacombs is always around 14°C/57°F, no matter what time of year, so it's a good idea to bring a light sweater.

What to bring?

What if I'd prefer a guided tour?

We've got you covered! Check out our Paris Catacombs Tour with Secret Rooms & Privileged Access, where you'll join a small group and expert Catacombs guide.