Which tickets to buy for Catacombs in Paris?
I am very confused whether or not to buy advance tickets for the Catacombs in Paris and what the prices are. I believe the official site is:
http://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en/visit/access-opening-times-accessibility/museum-admission
If you look at the information you will see: Type of visit Full rates Concessions Catacombs and exhibition 13 €* 11 €* Coupled ticket Catacombs of Paris - Archaeological Crypt 17 €* 14 €*
I believe "Concessions" means "child", "disabled", "elderly" and certain other terms, BUT I'm not sure. In fact I have a 15-year old with me so it's relevant.
- What is the Archaeological Crypt? Is it worth it? It's not described on the website.
Further adding to my confusion, a few lines down one sees:
PLAN YOUR VISIT! BUY YOUR TICKET ON-LINE TO REDUCE YOUR MINIMUM WAITING TIME, AND BENEFIT FROM AN AUDIOGUIDE. AT FULL PRICE WITH TAPE GUIDE: 29,00 € YOUTH RATE FROM 4 UNTIL 17 YEARS OLD (WITHOUT TAPE GUIDE): 5,00 €
These prices seem completely different than the 17 and 14 given above! Finally to add to the confusion I see this on the same page!
Free Admission (upon presentation of a valid ID):
Youth 17 and under,
Why pay for a youth when they are free?
At the actual site where you pay:
http://b12-gat.apps.paris.fr/Offres.aspx
You will see: CHOISISSEZ LE NOMBRE DE BILLETS PAR CATEGORIE Tarifs au 29/03/2018 reste 20 Places Prix unitaire Quantité Plein tarif coupe file avec audioguide 29,00 € T. jeune coupe file sans audioguide 4-17ans inclus 5,00 €
- Can someone explain the pricing for adults and youth? Is it perhaps more to get advanced tickets? Is the audio guide essential?
Many thanks.
Best Answer
We visited the catacombs in 2015. I can share our experience.
We did not buy tickets in advance. We went about one hour prior to opening and lined up. It did take us about half an hour after opening to get into the catacombs. The later in the day you go, the longer you'll wait. I didn't find the wait to be objectionable. The nice thing is that they limit the number of people inside, so you have a pleasant, unrushed experience inside. It really is a very interesting tour.
The audioguides aren't essential but they are very good . We enjoyed having them.
I can't comment about the archaeological site - I'd suggest asking about this when you buy your tickets, if you take my advice.
This was one of the highlights of our experience and I certainly recommend that anyone who goes to Paris visit them.
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Do you need tickets to see the catacombs?
Tickets, facilities and entry queues But take note! The tickets for the Catacombs are often sold out weeks in advance. Buy them in advance from the Catacombs website. Advance tickets are not skip the line tickets, they just mean you have a reservation to get in.Do you have to buy tickets in advance for Paris catacombs?
To enter the Paris Catacombs, you would have to book your tickets online, in advance. The site permits only 200 guests at a time, so book your reservation accordingly. You will receive confirmed tickets on your phone. Owing to its popularity, you'll almost always find long waiting queues at the entrance.How much does it cost to go in the catacombs of Paris?
You may find below tickets price accordingly. At the door - Catacombs of Paris tickets cost 14 \u20ac for adults and 12 \u20ac for youth aged between 18 to 26 years old. Online - Catacombs of Paris tickets cost 29 \u20ac for adults and 5 \u20ac for youth aged under 18. Audio-guides are included.Does it cost money to visit the catacombs?
If you rather buy the tickets on site, it will cost 13 euros for adults, 11 euros for people aged between 18 to 26 years olds, and 5 euros for the children. On site, if you want an audioguide, an extra five euros will be charged.Paris Catacombs - Is it Worth Visiting?
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Answer 2
To answer my own questions...
The Crypt is below the Pantheon. The day I was there, you could just walk into the crypt. You did have to pay for the Pantheon (perhaps 8 euro for adult and 0 for children). I found the Pantheon and crypt well worth it.
Still can't figure out the pricing on the website for the Catacombs. All tourists (and french folks ) thought the website was horrible. I CAN SAY that I highly recommend getting some tickets in advance. The difference between the different options is slight, but the wait times on the day I went was significant. We ended up going without tickets and waited slightly less than 3 hours! The wait for folks with tickets was not trivial - I'd estimate about 1 hour. But that's a significant savings in time that more than covers paying 5 or 10 euros too much. I can easily believe that on days it's not crowded one could just show up and get in almost as quickly as those with advance tickets, but personally, I wouldn't risk it.
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