Notre Dame Paris Cathedral - Exterior Guided Tour

5.0 (14 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Discover Notre-Dame the way most visitors never do: from the outside in. Starting in the Latin Quarter, your licensed guide leads you to some of the best viewpoints over the cathedral before crossing the Seine to its famous west façade.

Learn to read the sculpted portals and the Gallery of Kings, understand the engineering behind the flying buttresses, and hear the story of the 2019 fire, the rebuilding of the spire, and the craftsmen who brought Notre-Dame back to life.

The tour continues across the Île de la Cité, the island where Paris was born, tracing its history from Roman Lutetia to the medieval city.

Keep it intimate in a small group of 8 people max, or book a private tour and let your guide tailor the stories to your interests, from Gothic architecture to the restoration. Families and children are always welcome.

This is an exterior tour. Entry to the cathedral is free for individual visitors, and you're welcome to go inside on your own afterwards.

Options

2h Small Group Walking Tour
2h Private Tour Exterior

Duration: 2 hours: Explore the history of Notre-Dame and Paris in depth and at your own pace.

What's included

  • Guided walk around Notre-Dame and the Île de la Cité
  • Licensed Local Guide
  • Headsets / Radio
  • Guided visit inside the cathedral
  • Towers access
  • Food or Drinks

What to expect

  1. Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
    15m
    One of the oldest churches in Paris
  2. Square Rene Viviani
    15m
    Get to the best point of view of the Cathedral so you can catch some photos before heading inside Notre-Dame.
  3. Pont au Double
    10m
    Cross the Seine to the cathedral
  4. Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    1h 20m
    Discover Notre-Dame and the history of the island on which she stands

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the pastry shop called Odette, before making your way to the Cathedral with them.

End point

End the tour inside Notre-Dame, so you can spend as much time as you want inside on your own.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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