Paris Catacombs + Arc de Triomphe
This Tiqets ticket bundles rooftop entry to the Arc de Triomphe with timed entry and an audio guide to the Paris Catacombs, from around €58 per person. Both halves are open-day tickets, so you visit within opening hours on your chosen date, and the two sites sit close enough together by métro to fit into one day. Dates are fixed once booked, with no rescheduling on either component.
The Arc de Triomphe and the Paris Catacombs are both quintessential Paris in very different registers: one a monumental rooftop over the Champs-Élysées and the sweep of avenues below, the other a quiet descent into tunnels lined with the remains of around six million Parisians. This combined ticket puts entry to both under one Tiqets purchase, and unlike some cross-city combos, the two sites are genuinely close enough to visit on the same day if you plan for it.
This guide covers what the ticket includes at each site, how to plan a day around both, and who this particular pairing suits best.
Paris Catacombs + Arc de Triomphe Ticket at a Glance
| Detail | Combined Ticket |
|---|---|
| From | €58 per person |
| Arc de Triomphe includes | Entrance ticket + rooftop access, open-day |
| Catacombs includes | Timed entry + audio guide |
| Visit days | Can be visited same day; separate dates also possible |
| Cancellation | Dates fixed at booking; no rescheduling |
What’s Included in the Combined Ticket
The ticket includes an entrance ticket with rooftop access at the Arc de Triomphe, which is an open-day ticket usable any time within opening hours on your chosen date, plus timed entry and an audio guide at the Paris Catacombs. There’s no live guide on either half, and once booked, neither date can be changed.
The Arc de Triomphe side is straightforward: an entrance ticket that takes you up to the rooftop terrace, with sweeping views down the Champs-Élysées and across the twelve avenues that meet at the Étoile. It’s an open-day ticket rather than a fixed time slot, so you can climb whenever suits you within opening hours. The Catacombs side is the standard timed entry with the audio guide, narrated in four languages, that carries you through the tunnels to the ossuary — a much slower, more contemplative visit than the brisk climb to the Arc’s rooftop.
What is included: Entrance ticket with rooftop access at the Arc de Triomphe, plus timed Catacombs entry with audio guide
Languages: Catacombs audio guide in four languages; no language options listed for the Arc de Triomphe ticket
Meeting point: Arc de Triomphe, Place Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris; Catacombs entrance at 1 Avenue du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris
Cancellation: Dates are fixed once booked — this ticket cannot be rescheduled on either component
Best for: Travellers who want to pair a quick rooftop view with the underground ossuary in a single central Paris day
Buy This TicketWhy This Pairing Works
The Arc de Triomphe and the Catacombs work well together because both are relatively short visits — the rooftop climb takes perhaps 30–45 minutes including the stairs, and the Catacombs about an hour — and because, unlike Versailles, both sit within central Paris. That makes it realistic to see both properly in a single day without either visit feeling rushed.
The contrast is also part of the appeal: standing above the rooftop balustrade looking down avenues radiating out from the Étoile is about as different an experience from the quiet, bone-lined tunnels of the Catacombs as Paris offers. Doing both on the same day gives you the city from its highest public viewpoint and from 20 metres below the street, without needing to build an entire day trip around either one.
Planning a Day That Includes Both
The Arc de Triomphe sits at Place Charles de Gaulle in the 8th, and the Catacombs are at Denfert-Rochereau in the 14th — not adjacent, but linked by métro with a change of line, typically around 25–35 minutes end to end. A natural order is the Arc de Triomphe first, since it’s an open-day ticket with no fixed slot, then travelling south for your timed Catacombs entry later in the day. Our guide to how to get to the Paris Catacombs covers the journey in detail, and the best time to visit can help you choose a quieter Catacombs slot to build the rest of the day around.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Paris Catacombs + Arc de Triomphe ticket include?
It includes an entrance ticket with rooftop access at the Arc de Triomphe, usable any time within opening hours on your chosen date, plus timed entry and an audio guide at the Paris Catacombs. Neither half includes a live guide, and prices can vary by date.
Can I visit both attractions on the same day?
Yes, and it’s a realistic plan given both sites are in central Paris. The Arc de Triomphe is an open-day ticket with no fixed slot, so it’s easiest to visit it first, then travel to Denfert-Rochereau for your timed Catacombs entry later in the day.
How much does the combined ticket cost?
The combined ticket runs from around €58 per person, a modest saving over booking each attraction separately. Exact pricing can vary by date and demand, so check the live price at checkout.
How long does each visit take?
The Arc de Triomphe rooftop visit, including the stairs, takes roughly 30–45 minutes. The Catacombs visit takes about an hour, covering a 1.5km underground route with 131 steps down and 112 up. Together they make a full but manageable half-day.
Is the Catacombs audio guide included?
Yes. The Catacombs half of this ticket includes the standard audio guide as part of the price, available in four languages, guiding you through the tunnels to the ossuary. There’s no live guide included — see our guide to guided tours of the Paris Catacombs if you’d prefer one.
Is the Arc de Triomphe ticket timed?
No. The Arc de Triomphe component is an open-day ticket, meaning you can go up any time within the attraction’s opening hours on your selected date. The Catacombs half, by contrast, is a fixed timed slot, so plan your day around the Catacombs entry time rather than the Arc de Triomphe.
Can I reschedule or cancel this ticket?
No. Both the Arc de Triomphe and Catacombs dates are fixed once booked, and the listing does not offer free rescheduling on either component. Be sure of your date before paying.
Is this cheaper than booking each attraction separately?
It offers a modest discount versus buying the two tickets apart, though the saving is not dramatic. The main advantage is convenience — one purchase for two central Paris sights you can realistically fit into a single day.
Who is this ticket best for?
It suits travellers who want an efficient, contrasting day in central Paris: a rooftop view over the Champs-Élysées in the morning or afternoon, and the underground ossuary later on. It’s less suited to anyone wanting a slower, single-focus day at either site.
