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Paris: Notre-Dame The Restored Masterpiece Guided Tour

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About the activity

Discover Notre-Dame through its Gothic symbols, restored interior, and 850 years of history. Choose the option that fits your visit and explore this masterpiece with meaningful explanations.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Italian, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    45-75 minutes
  • Includes
    • Qualified tour guide
    • Entry into Notre-Dame Cathedral (free)
    • Interior and exterior guided tour with headset (if you choose option 1)
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Skip-the-line access (unless included in your selected option)
    • Gratuities
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Learn the story of Notre-Dame with your expert guide
  • Experience the restored interior filled with light, color & spiritual atmosphere
  • Discover the cathedral’s Gothic symbols, sculptures, and architectural genius
  • Choose between two options (Exterior only or Exterior and Interior)

Description

Choose between two exceptional ways to experience Notre-Dame Cathedral, each offering a unique way to discover this iconic monument:

Option 1: Notre-Dame Exterior & Interior with Skip-the-Line & Headsets

Enjoy a complete guided experience of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Begin with a fascinating tour of the exterior before entering the cathedral with your guide through dedicated group access. Equipped with headsets, you'll hear every explanation clearly as your guide reveals the history, architecture, and symbolism of both the exterior and the newly restored interior.

Option 2: Exterior Only with Assisted Free Entry

Join a guided exterior tour followed by assisted free entry, allowing you to explore the cathedral’s interior independently at your own pace.

Both options begin with a guided discovery of Notre-Dame’s breathtaking Gothic façade.

As you walk around the exterior, your guide reveals the meaning behind the sculpted portals, the magnificent rose windows, the famous gargoyles, and the ingenious flying buttresses that made Notre-Dame a masterpiece of medieval engineering.

You’ll also learn how skilled artisans and restorers brought the cathedral back to life following the 2019 fire, restoring one of Paris’ most treasured landmarks.

If you select Option 1, your guide accompanies you inside the cathedral, where you'll discover its beautifully restored interior. Marvel at the soaring stone vaults, stunning stained-glass windows, peaceful chapels, and the remarkable craftsmanship revealed after the restoration. Thanks to the provided headsets, you’ll comfortably follow your guide’s commentary throughout the visit.

If you choose Option 2, you’ll continue your visit inside independently after your guided exterior tour, giving you the freedom to explore the cathedral at your own pace while benefiting from the historical and architectural context shared by your guide beforehand.

Whichever option you choose, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Notre-Dame’s history, symbolism, and remarkable resilience—an experience that goes far beyond simply admiring its façade.

Good to know before you go
  • The exterior tour does not include skip-the-line access. The guide accompanies guests to the cathedral entrance and assists with the entry process. Entrance waiting time depends on crowd levels and security conditions and is independent of our will
  • Admission to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free of charge. The services offered are independent of entry to the cathedral
  • Appropriate clothing is required to enter the Notre-Dame Cathedral (shoulders and knees must be covered)
  • In case of exceptional closure of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the interior visit will be replaced by a 1-hour exterior guided tour
Meeting point

Notre-Dame Exterior Only with Assisted Free Entry

Notre-Dame Exterior Only with Assisted Free Entry in Spanish

Notre-Dame Exterior Only with Assisted Free Entry in French

Notre-Dame Exterior Only with Assisted Free Entry in German

Notre-Dame Exterior Only with Assisted Free Entry in Italian

Notre-Dame Exterior Only with Free Entry in a Small Group

Notre-Dame Full Interior and Exterior (Semi-Private)

Notre-Dame Full Interior and Exterior (Semi-Private) - French

Notre-Dame Exterior & Interior with Skip-the-Line & Headsets

Exterior & Interior with Skip-the-Line & Headsets in French

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    11-99 years
  • Children
    4-10 years
  • Infants
    0-3 years
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