Paris · NOTRE-DAME TOURS
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Notre-Dame and the Ile de la Cite hold the oldest layer of Paris, and a guide is what joins the stones to the story. Here are the best Notre-Dame tours: cathedral and island walks, the crypt and the Gothic detail, visits paired with Sainte-Chapelle, with prices and how long each one takes.
Notre-Dame exterior walk on Île de la Cité plus an included ticket to the Archaeological Crypt. English, 90 minutes, small group.
“Remi was great. He was knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. There were adjustments for the rain but it didn’t diminish the tour. We highly recommend him.”
1-hour Notre-Dame exterior tour with a pro guide, then free self-paced entry after. See gargoyles, façade details, restoration stories.
“Carlos our guide was outstanding. He was extremely knowledgeable and we learned additional history of the area around Notre Dame we would have missed otherwise. I would recommend this excursion highly. Double bonus if Carlos was the guide.”
Choose Notre-Dame exterior or interior guided tour in small groups, hear the 2019 fire restoration story, add audio and a Seine cruise.
“Thank you for the interesting and qualiry guides tour (KD)”
See Notre-Dame’s past and fire damage in realistic 3D VR. A 45-minute ticket in La Défense, perfect before or after the cathedral visit.
“Instructions to venue easy to follow, friendly attendants who were able to speak English. The experience exceeded my expectations, wonderful and informative with great perspective of the destruction of the fire, construction and rebuilding of the Cathedral. I highly recommend this experience.”
Small-group Notre-Dame guided tour with both exterior and reopened interior after the 2019 fire. Rose Window, portals, buttresses, and stories.
“Super quick tour which gives you a good amount of explanation about the history of Notre Dame and then leaves you to explore the inside after the tour is complete.”
Notre-Dame guided tour from Pont au Double with an English expert, headsets (sometimes), skip-the-line options, and Gothic symbols made clear.
“Pepe was an excellent, informative and engaging guide. Told exactly what we needed to know to understand and then enjoy the Notre Dame experience.”
Small-group Paris bike tour with a local guide, helmets, and city-street riding to Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, Seine views.
“The guide was extremely knowlegeable! We saw so many things and (I believe her name was Rene was terrific)!!”
Expert-guided Notre-Dame tour through restored interior and Gothic façade symbols. Pick exterior-only, semi-private, or private. From $5.
“Bien merci Melvin et Emma! C’était un tour incroyable, very much worth it and I highly recommend! So much detail in Notre-Dame and it deserves to be communicated well with a tour guide. Thanks again Melvin and Emma!”
Early access Notre-Dame walking tour in Paris with cathedral interior time, Île de la Cité views, optional Sainte-Chapelle, and expert guiding.
“So exciting to see Notre Dame back in all her glory. Enjoyed the tour and learning more about the part of Paris. Tour guide made it all so interested.”
1-hour Notre-Dame exterior tour with an expert guide, then free entry to the cathedral. See Gothic details, towers, and stained glass.
“Femi was excellent!! Very informative and made the tour very enjoyable.”
Paris 2-hour Île de la Cité tour with reserved tickets to Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie, plus Notre-Dame exterior views.
“Valerie was an amazing guide. She took us to the various sights, educated us on much of the history, both about French monarchs, French emperors and the French Revolution, and how the sights were part of the history. She also showed us how to understand the meaning of the stained glass, statues and decorations. Amazing experience that led to a better appreciation for French history and the struggles of the French people.”
A small-group Notre-Dame outdoor walk on Île de la Cité with optional Sainte-Chapelle entry and crypt access.
“Great tour and the guide was exceptional. He kept the tour interesting and informative while still having fun. Great job Nick.”
Walk Notre-Dame’s exterior and get prebooked entry to Sainte-Chapelle. Small group, English guide, great photo route on Île de la Cité.
“We recently took the combined Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle, and it was an absolutely essential experience for any visitor to Paris. This tour provided a perfect balance of deep historical context and breathtaking architectural beauty, all centered on the Île de la Cité. The Notre Dame Walking Tour (5/5) Our guide, June, was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, making the history of Notre Dame come alive. While the interior of the cathedral remains closed for reconstruction, the walking tour expertly navigated the exterior, teaching us about the gargoyles, the flying buttresses, and the profound cultural impact of the 2019 fire. June handled the sensitiv...”
A 90-minute walk on Île de la Cité with a guide, plus a ticket to the Archeological Crypt under Notre-Dame.
“Maria was an excellent guide and was passionate about Notre Dame. I would recommend this tour and Maria.”
Learn Notre-Dame’s façade, symbolism, and 2019 fire restoration on an exterior guide tour, then enter independently for free.
“Amazing and knowledgeable tour! Div was very informative and fun guide. I really appreciate the tour.”
