Paris: Catacombs, Audio Guide, and River Cruise Option
About This Experience
Timed-entry ticket to the Catacombs of Paris with a self-paced audio guide included, plus an optional Seine river cruise. Descend 20 metres beneath the 14th arrondissement and walk the 1.5 km ossuary route that holds the remains of some six million Parisians.
Highlights
- Timed-entry ticket to the Catacombs of Paris — the world's largest underground ossuary
- Self-paced audio guide included (English, French, Spanish and German)
- Optional one-hour Seine river cruise with commentary in 14 languages
- Walk the 1.5 km route 20 metres beneath the streets of Paris
- A reliable way in when official timed-entry slots are sold out
What's Included
- ✓ Catacombs timed-entry ticket
- ✓ Audio guide (English, French, Spanish, German)
- ✓ Optional 1-hour Seine river cruise, if selected
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Luggage or large-bag storage (not available on site)
- Food and drinks
Good to Know
- 131 steps down and 112 back up — there is no elevator
- A constant 14°C (57°F) underground year-round — bring a warm layer and wear flat, closed shoes
- Not recommended for visitors with claustrophobia, cardiac or respiratory conditions, or limited mobility
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
- Photography is permitted without flash; the remains of some six million people rest here — visit quietly and respectfully
- Arrive on time for your slot with your ticket email ready — late entry is not guaranteed
- This ticket is generally non-refundable — check the current cancellation policy at checkout
Meeting Point
Catacombs entrance: 1 avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris — on Place Denfert-Rochereau, directly by the Denfert-Rochereau Métro/RER station. The optional Seine cruise departs separately from Port de la Bourdonnais, pier 3.
