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Paris:Notre-Dame Cathedral Interior and Exterior Guided Tour

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Join a premium small-group guided tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Explore inside and out with a certified guide, uncovering its Gothic architecture, stained glass and rich centuries-old history

  • 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.
  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    Arabic, Chinese, Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Russian (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    1 hour
  • Includes
    • Expert Certified Guide
    • 30-minute guided exterior walking tour of Notre-Dame
    • 30-minute guided interior tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Intimate small group experience (max 5 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
    • Reserved tickets – Entry to Notre Dame is free for everyone, so no reserved ticket is needed to join this tour. You'll enter with your guide.
    • Skip-the-line entry – We don't provide ticketed or skip-the-line access. You'll queue in the general entry line alongside your guide.
    • Access to the cathedral towers
    • Access to the crypt beneath Notre-Dame
    • Gratuities for your guide (optional)
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Includes both exterior and interior guided tour
  • Small group limited to 5 people
  • Learn Gothic secrets and Notre-Dame’s dramatic history
  • See the Rose Window, flying buttresses, and sculpted portals
  • Certified Parisian Guide

Description

Discover the magic of Paris’s most famous cathedral on a one-hour guided tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral, combining its breathtaking exterior and newly reopened interior. Limited to just 5 participants, this small-group experience ensures a personal and enriching visit.

Begin outside on the Parvis, where your certified guide brings to life the cathedral’s iconic façade, explaining the stories carved into the three great portals, the drama behind the Gallery of Kings, and how the flying buttresses transformed Gothic architecture.

Then step inside the Notre-Dame interior, reopened after the 2019 fire. Beneath soaring ribbed vaults and dazzling stained glass windows, learn how this cathedral became the heart of Parisian faith and culture. Hear stories of Napoleon’s coronation, the relics once kept here—including the Crown of Thorns—and Victor Hugo’s role in saving the cathedral.

When you sign up for this tour, you become a student again for the day—joining an unforgettable lesson in Parisian history. This Notre-Dame interior and exterior workshop blends teaching, storytelling, and discovery, guided by a passionate licensed professional.

This is a non–skip-the-line experience. Your guide will accompany you inside via the general admission line. We do not provide entry tickets or offer skip-the-line access.
*Groups of 5 or more will be split into separate groups, we also reserve the right to split groups of any size without notice*

* 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
  • No skip-the-line access: You'll queue in the general entry line alongside your guide. No advance ticket reservation is needed to enter.
  • Wait times: Expect to wait 10–20 minutes in line.
  • Dress code – shoulders: Shoulders must be covered (no sleeveless tops).
  • Dress code – legs: Shorts and skirts must be knee-length or longer. Please note: if the dress code is not followed, you may not be allowed in.
  • Group size: Groups are limited to 5 people. We reserve the right to split groups OF ANY SIZE.
  • Free cathedral entry: Entry to Notre Dame Cathedral is free, and is separate from the guided services we provide. There's no need to reserve a ticket in advance, as you enter with your guide.
  • Closures and refunds: Refunds will not be issued for last-minute cathedral closures. If the interior is closed, we'll provide an enhanced 1-hour exterior tour instead.
Meeting point

Saturday & Sunday - Notre-Dame EXTERIOR ONLY (NO INTERIOR)

Saturday Afternoon - Notre-Dame EXTERIOR ONLY (NO INTERIOR)

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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 is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
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
    18-99 years
  • Children
    2-17 years
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