Catacombs of Paris

Worked great to buy tickets 2 weeks in advance. Please note that if you have a disability ticket, you must pick it up in person and no audio guide is included, but you can have an additional guest enter for free with the disabled guest. That said, this place is NOT ACCESSIBLE if you have any mobility challenges, but of course, that is because it is a network of quarries-turned-burial-site 20-30meters underground. Definitely a unique & worthwhile visit!
Tessa DeConcini - a month ago

Not quite sure what I had expected here but it surpassed every expectation that I had. The audio tour is very informative and you’re led around the catacombs gradually. The place is naturally quite somber but still very enjoyable. The surfaces can be a little uneven and the walk down/up is made up of quite steep steps so keep it in mind if mobility is an issue for you. The visit took us around an hour or so, the wait to get in was a little long as there are security checks, but the line does move so don’t be put off. Definitely book in advance.
B - a month ago

The whole visit is pleasant, interesting and safe. Large bags are not allowed. The floors are little wet in the tunnels, kinda cold too. Online reservations are available on the official website (only allowed to book one week in advance). The entrance is here, but the exit is at a different location, you may search for ‘Exit of Catacombs’. The Catacombs of Paris are one of the city’s creepiest but coolest places to visit. Hidden underneath the busy streets, this underground maze holds the bones of over six million people. It all started back in the late 1700s when Paris’s cemeteries were overflowing and causing health problems. To fix it, the city began moving bones into old limestone tunnels that had once been quarries. The bones were stacked neatly, almost artistically, with skulls and leg bones arranged in patterns along the walls. It sounds spooky, but it’s also really impressive. You enter the Catacombs through a small building near Denfert-Rochereau, then head down about 130 steps to reach the tunnels (Only 1 direction, no split route). Only a small part is open to visitors, but what you see is unforgettable. As you walk through the dark, narrow paths, you’re surrounded by walls of bones and centuries of history. It’s quiet, a little eerie, and totally fascinating. The Catacombs have inspired tons of myths and stories, and they’re perfect if you’re looking for something different from the usual museums and landmarks. Today, they’re a protected historical site and one of Paris’s most unique attractions. :)
Ivan Tan - 2 months ago

The spaces is very unique. However, I would not recommend for the first visit to Paris, I do not find it essential. 1h walk under tunnels but the museum needs a big repurpose because the way information is displayed has become very old fashioned. There is lots to be told that also could do with a proper exhibition before going down to the tunnels where is more difficult to read as most of the time you are pushed by other visitors waking through and not much time to stop. In a nutshell, expect walking amongst bones overall. A big renovation on graphics and content display is urgently needed to make it more interesting and justify the 31EUR they charge for the entrance.
pablo jorge gutierrez - a week ago

I wanted to visit the catacombs for a long time and finally got our tickets. It was beyond anything I could imagine. We got audio guides with our tickets and it was very useful, the information makes it more interesting. There's famous people buried here,too like Moilere or La Fontaine. You need to be careful because some places are slippery. There were some annoying tourists speaking very loudly and taking photos with a flash when we were asked to be quiet and not to use flash for photos, so please be respectful when you visit.
Imola Tóth (Mollie) - 2 weeks ago