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Paris:Notre-Dame Cathedral Interior and Exterior Guided Tour

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Discover Notre-Dame inside and out with a small group guided tour of its stunning façade and newly reopened interior, including its soaring nave, stained glass, and rich Gothic history.

  • Free cancellation
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • Expert English-speaking guide
    • 30-minute guided exterior walking tour of Notre-Dame
    • 30-minute guided interior tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Intimate small group experience (max 7 guests)
    • Insights into Notre-Dame’s architecture, history, and restoration
    • Stories of key figures like Victor Hugo and Napoleon
    • Views of the Rose Window, flying buttresses, and sculpted façades
    • Access to the cathedral towers
    • Access to the crypt beneath Notre-Dame
    • Food and drinks
    • Transportation to and from the meeting point
    • Gratuities for the guide (optional)
    • Ticketed entry
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Highlights

  • Includes both exterior and interior guided tour
  • Small group limited to 7 guests for a personal experience
  • Learn Gothic secrets and Notre-Dame’s dramatic history
  • See the Rose Window, flying buttresses, and sculpted portals
  • See the Rose Window, flying buttresses, and sculpted portals

Description

Step into the heart of Parisian history on a small-group Notre-Dame Cathedral tour, limited to just 7 guests for a personal and enriching experience. Begin outside on the cathedral’s iconic Parvis, where your expert guide brings to life the symbolism carved into the three great portals, the stories behind the Gallery of Kings, and the religious and political drama etched into the stone. You'll walk along the southern side to admire the South Rose Window from the outside, and see the flying buttresses that revolutionized medieval architecture and helped save the structure during the 2019 fire.

Then, follow your guide into the newly reopened interior of Notre-Dame. Inside, stand beneath the soaring ribbed vaults of the nave, where light pours through brilliant stained glass. You'll explore the side chapels, view sacred altars, and learn about the relics once housed here—such as the Crown of Thorns—and the significance they held for centuries of worshippers. Along the way, your guide will share the story of Victor Hugo’s impact on the cathedral’s restoration, how Napoleon was crowned emperor here, and how artisans today are rebuilding it by hand, stone by stone.

This tour offers a rare opportunity to experience both the outside and inside of Notre-Dame in depth, with the added value of a passionate guide and a small group that ensures a thoughtful, unhurried experience.

* Please note: Exceptional closures of Notre Dame can occur last minute, we urge you to plan ahead and visit the official Notre Dame website in order to verify if your date may be affected by a closure at, https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/. Refunds will not be given due to closures of the Cathedral. If the interior is closed an enhanced exterior tour will be given for 1 hour . *

Good to know before you go
  • Entry to Notre Dame Cathedral is free. The services offered are independent of entry to the building.
  • Notre-Dame is an active place of worship with a strict dress code.
  • All visitors must dress modestly to be allowed entry.
  • Shoulders must be covered (no sleeveless tops).
  • Shorts and skirts must be of knee-length or longer.
  • Entry may be refused by cathedral staff if attire is deemed inappropriate.
  • No refunds will be issued if entry is denied due to failure to follow the dress code.
  • * Please note: Exceptional closures of Notre Dame can occur last minute, we urge you to plan ahead and visit the official Notre Dame website in order to verify if your date may be affected by a closure at, https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/. Refunds will not be given due to closures of the Cathedral. If the interior is closed an enhanced exterior tour will be given for 1 hour . *
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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?
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3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
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  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Children
    2-17 years
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