How to book Paris Catacombs tickets
Paris Catacombs tickets are sold exclusively online through billetterie-parismusees.paris.fr, with new slots released seven days ahead at 10am Paris time and selling out within hours. Resellers such as GetYourGuide and Tiqets open up more available dates and bundle in an audio guide. The Paris Museum Pass is not valid here. Adult tickets cost around €31, reduced €25, and under-5s go free.
The Paris Catacombs are one of the few major Paris sights you cannot simply turn up to. There’s no ticket office queue to join on the day, no combined pass that gets you in, and no guarantee a slot for your date will still be there tomorrow. Booking correctly, and early, is most of the battle.
This guide walks through both ways to book — direct from the official site and through a reseller — what each costs, what you need to show at entry, and which route makes sense depending on how far ahead you’re planning.
Booking Options at a Glance
| Option | Booking window | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Official site (billetterie-parismusees.paris.fr) | Released 7 days ahead, 10am Paris time | Cheapest price, travellers who can commit close to the date |
| Reseller (GetYourGuide, Tiqets) | Bookable weeks or months ahead | Fixed itineraries, sold-out official dates, added flexibility |
Booking Directly on the Official Website
The official Paris Catacombs ticket is sold only through billetterie-parismusees.paris.fr, with each day’s slots released exactly seven days in advance at 10am Paris time. Popular dates, especially weekends and school holidays, can sell out within an hour or two of release. There’s no waiting list and no way to reserve further ahead, so this route suits travellers who can be online at the right moment.
The official ticket is the cheapest way in, at around €31 for an adult with the audio guide included, but the trade-off is the narrow booking window. Because slots appear just a week out, you can’t lock in a date the moment you book your flights — you have to come back to the site closer to your travel dates and refresh at 10am. If your Paris trip is more than a week away when you’re reading this, bookmark the date and set a reminder, because the good time slots (mid-morning and early afternoon) tend to go first.
Once you do get a slot, treat it as fixed. There’s no simple way to reschedule an official ticket, and walk-up availability at the door is very limited, so a missed slot usually means missing the visit. For a fuller breakdown of how the timed-entry system works once you’re booked, see our guide to skip-the-line tickets for the Paris Catacombs.
Booking Through a Reseller
Resellers including GetYourGuide and Tiqets sell Paris Catacombs tickets weeks or months ahead of your visit, which solves the seven-day booking window problem entirely. They typically cost a little more than the official price, but bundle in an audio guide and give you a confirmed date without needing to catch the official release. This is usually the more practical option for anyone planning a Paris trip in advance.
Reseller tickets exist precisely because the official system is so restrictive. Booking a reseller slot means you can confirm your Catacombs visit at the same time as your flights and hotel, rather than gambling on a release that’s still weeks away. Our dedicated guide to the Paris Catacombs ticket with audio guide covers exactly what’s included and how it compares on price.
The other advantage is choice. Resellers often list multiple time slots across the day and, in the case of GetYourGuide, combination products such as the Catacombs entry paired with a Seine river cruise. If the official site shows nothing available for your travel dates, a reseller ticket is generally your fastest route back in.
What to Show at Entry
Whichever way you book, you’ll need your ticket’s QR code, either printed or on your phone, to enter. Staff scan it at the entrance on place Denfert-Rochereau, so make sure your phone is charged or you have a screenshot saved in case signal is poor underground-adjacent streets. If you’ve booked a reduced-rate ticket (ages 18–26, or a child ticket), bring valid photo ID or a passport, as staff can ask you to prove the discounted age band applies.
There’s no cloakroom or left-luggage facility at the entrance, so avoid bringing large bags or suitcases — they won’t be admitted, and you’d be turned away regardless of how valid your ticket is. Our guide on what to wear and bring has the full packing picture, including a layer for the 14°C underground temperature.
Can I Use the Paris Museum Pass?
No. The Paris Museum Pass does not cover the Catacombs, so holding one won’t get you in and it can’t be used to skip the ticket-booking process. You still need a standalone timed ticket, either official or through a reseller, booked in advance like any other visitor. This catches out a fair number of Museum Pass holders who assume it covers every major Paris sight.
It’s an easy mistake to make, since the pass covers the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and dozens of other major sights. The Catacombs are a notable exception. Our guide to the Paris Museum Pass and the Catacombs explains exactly what the pass does and doesn’t include, so you don’t build an itinerary around cover it won’t give you.
Paris Catacombs Ticket Prices (2026)
Adult tickets (27 and over) cost around €31, with the audio guide included as standard. Reduced tickets for those aged 18–26 or with valid student ID are around €25, also including the audio guide. Children aged 5–17 pay around €12, with the audio guide as an optional €5 add-on, and under-5s go in free, as do disabled visitors plus one carer. These figures are for 2026 and can shift, so treat them as approximate and confirm the current price when you book.
Reseller prices generally sit a little above the official rate to reflect the added booking flexibility and bundled audio guide. Whichever way you book, prices and availability are always worth a final check before you commit, since neither the official site nor resellers guarantee rates stay fixed year-round. If you’re weighing up when to actually go, our best time to visit guide covers the quietest days and slots to book.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I book Paris Catacombs tickets?
Book either directly through billetterie-parismusees.paris.fr or through a reseller such as GetYourGuide or Tiqets. The official site releases new slots seven days ahead at 10am Paris time, while resellers sell tickets much further in advance. Both routes require you to choose a specific timed slot, since the Catacombs don’t sell open-dated or walk-up tickets.
When do official tickets go on sale?
Each day’s official tickets are released exactly seven days before that date, at 10am Paris time. There’s no earlier access and no separate release for peak dates — everyone is competing for the same slots at the same moment, which is why popular days can sell out within an hour or two.
Can I just buy a ticket at the entrance?
Walk-up availability is very limited and cannot be relied on, especially in the middle of the day or during school holidays. The Catacombs cap the number of visitors underground at any one time, so entry is strictly timed. Booking ahead, whether official or through a reseller, is the only dependable way to guarantee entry — see our guide to skip-the-line tickets for how the timed system works.
Is a reseller ticket worth the extra cost?
For most travellers planning ahead, yes. Paying a little more than the official €31 adult price buys a confirmed date weeks or months out, rather than a gamble on a seven-day release window. If you’re already in Paris with flexible days, chasing the official price can pay off, but most visitors find the certainty worthwhile. Our audio guide ticket review breaks down the value in full.
Is the Paris Museum Pass valid at the Catacombs?
No. The Paris Museum Pass does not include the Catacombs, so pass holders still need a separate, timed ticket booked in advance. See our full guide to the Paris Museum Pass for what it does cover and how to plan around the gap.
What do I need to show to enter?
Bring your ticket’s QR code, either printed or on your phone, for scanning at the entrance. If you’ve booked a reduced or child ticket, also bring valid photo ID or a passport, since staff may check the age qualifies for the discount. Large bags and suitcases aren’t permitted and there’s no cloakroom, so travel light.
How much do Paris Catacombs tickets cost?
Adult tickets are around €31 with the audio guide included, reduced tickets (18–26 or student) are around €25, and children aged 5–17 pay around €12, with an optional €5 audio guide. Under-5s and one carer per disabled visitor go free. Treat these as approximate 2026 figures and confirm the current price when you book, whether official or through a reseller.
Are there discounts for children or students?
Yes. Children aged 5–17 pay a reduced rate around €12, with the audio guide as an optional extra, and under-5s enter free. Students and young adults aged 18–26 qualify for the reduced €25 rate with valid ID. Disabled visitors and one accompanying carer are also admitted free. Full details on eligibility and proof needed are in our guide to free entry and discounts.
