Paris Catacombs ticket with audio guide
- 1 hour
- 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy
- 4.6(1,692 reviews)
Six million Parisians, underground
From the late eighteenth century, bones from the city's overflowing cemeteries were moved into former quarry tunnels, creating an eerie, carefully arranged ossuary.
The audio guide explains why the bones were moved and how the tunnels were used. Macabre, atmospheric and unlike any museum.
Best for
- Something stranger than another museum
- Guests fine with 131 steps down, 112 up and tight spaces
- Combining with Montparnasse
Highlights
- Remains of some six million Parisians
- Multilingual audio guide
- Atmospheric tunnels
- One of Paris's most distinctive visits
Itinerary
Descend
131 steps downInto the former quarry tunnels beneath Montparnasse.
The ossuary
About 1 hourSelf-guided, with the audio guide covering the history throughout.
Ascend
112 steps upA separate exit some distance from the entrance.
What's included
- Access to the Catacombs
- Audio guide (English and 3 other languages)
- Headphones — bring your own
Important information
- Duration: Allow about 1 hour, plus 131 steps down and 112 back up.
- This ticket is nonrefundable.
- There are 131 steps down and 112 steps back up.
- Visitors under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Meeting and end point
Meeting point
1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris
Not included — direct entry for the booked timeslot.
Get there with Meilora
A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.
To1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris
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