45m Notre Dame - outside tour - fast line entrance

Duration45m - 1h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

This 45 minutes tour takes place outside Notre Dame and it starts with an introduction of its location "ile de la cité", a main historical area in Paris. Then your official tour guide will read its facade, make you understand the meaning of gothic architectural style, share the most fascinating historical events once happened in this cathedral and the importance of Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris".
Before exploring ON YOUR OWN and AT YOUR OWN PACE its interior, your tour guide will show you images of the HIGHLIGHTS to not miss anything inside including the original stained glass windows, its paintings called "mays", the three relics of Jesus Christ and much more.
ATTENTION : 8h/9h tour allows you fast entrance. No need of a reservation ticket.

Options

8.15 - English tour

9h15 - Español

Duration: 45 minutes

What's included

Outside lively commentary given by a certified tour guide
Professional art historian tour guide
See images of the highlights you will discover once inside the cathedral for you not to miss
Live commentary on board

Transportation to/from attractions
interior guiding tour

What to expect

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
10m

Meet your tour guide at the equestrian statue of Charlemagne located on the right facing the cathedral. The tour guide will be holding a yellow bag. The tour starts talking about the birth of the city of Paris and its first inhabitants. Reading of its facade and explanation of its architectural style called "Gothic". Our official tour guide will show you images of the highlights inside Notre Dame for you not to miss. Listen to your certified tour guide telling you some historical events such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, crunchy stories such as Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris"and some unexpected incidents that has marked today's french history. Step inside the cathedral in order to discover ON YOUR OWN and at your own pace its gothic architectural style, its paintings, stained windows, organ and much more
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
10m

Reading of its facade and explanation of its architectural style called "Gothic".
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
20m

Our official tour guide will show IMAGES for you not to miss the highlights inside Notre Dame and ending the tour telling you some historical events such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris"and some unexpected incidents that has marked today's french history.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
5m

Discover ON YOUR OWN and at your own pace its many paintings, stained windows and if you want its small payable museum.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tours departs at 8h. Meet your tour guide at the statue of Charlemagne located on the left facing Notre Dame, your guide will be holding a yellow bag. In case you arrive late, look for your guide in front of the central portal. Please arrive on time and mind the traffic.

End point

The tours departs at 8h. Meet your tour guide at the statue of Charlemagne located on the left facing Notre Dame, your guide will be holding a yellow bag. In case you arrive late, look for your guide in front of the central portal. Please arrive on time and mind the traffic.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.
Please be at the meeting point of the tour 10 to 15 minutes before its starting time
A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
if after this tour you want to tour La Sainte Chapelle, please let us know to give you details

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

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