Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise

4.9 (14 reviews) Paris, France
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Duration1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 24 travelers

Overview

This 90-minute tour offers a detailed exploration of Notre-Dame led by an expert licensed guide. The tour begins with a guided walk around the exterior, where your guide will provide historical context for the building's magnificent architecture. They'll explain the significance of its famous gargoyles and discuss the impact and progress of the post-2019 fire restoration.

The second part of the tour is a full hour inside the cathedral. With audio headsets, you will be able to clearly hear your guide.

This guided experience inside is designed to highlight the details you might miss on your own. You'll learn about the architecture, see the scale of the stained-glass windows up close, and hear stories about the art and historical events that have unfolded within these walls.

You can also add on a scenic Seine river cruise to see Notre-Dame and many more Parisian landmarks. The boat tour is narrated in both English and French and can be taken anytime during your trip.

Options

Guided Tour + River Cruise

Seine River Cruise Upgrade: Tour Notre-Dame with a guide. Includes boat ride ticket. Max group of 24.

Notre-Dame Guided Tour

Tour the cathedral inside and out with your licensed guide. Max group of 24.

What's included

  • 90-minute guided tour led by an expert licensed guide
  • Audio headset inside
  • Explore the exterior and interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Maximum group size of 24 travellers
  • Optional Seine river cruise available for a unique perspective
  • Learn about the restoration process post-2019 fire
  • Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.

What to expect

  1. 1h 30m
    Your tour begins outside this iconic church. Your guide will walk you around the cathedral as you discover it from different sides: the facade, flying buttresses, and many sculptures. Here, you'll gain an appreciation for the medieval engineering and design before heading inside.

    Enter the cathedral with your guide. Using audio headsets so you don’t miss a word, you'll explore the nave, chapels, and rose windows. Your guide will highlight architectural features and tell stories that bring the building's 850-year history to life.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the statue of Charlemagne. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst.

End point

This tour ends outside of the Notre-Dame Cathedral

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building. The ticket you purchase with us is for a guided tour. If you want to access the cathedral without a guided tour, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that lines can be long during peak times and seasons.
  • The Seine river cruise is an optional add-on. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise on the Seine up to a year from the date of your tour. Make sure to arrive on time for your tour to receive your ticket — if you miss your tour, you won’t be able to pick up your cruise ticket. Reservations aren’t required for the cruise. Just show up 20 minutes early with your ticket. The boat ride is roundtrip, starting and ending near the Eiffel Tower.

Cancellation policy

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

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