Paris · NOTRE-DAME TOURS
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Notre-Dame sits inside a much larger island story. Choose between cathedral-focused visits and walks that connect the façade, the Seine quays, Sainte-Chapelle and the oldest streets on the Right and Left Banks.
Walk the Île de la Cité with a local guide and finish with a ticketed visit to the Archaeological Crypt beneath Notre-Dame.
“It's walking around the area and outside the church, make sure to use facilities prior to tour. Was non stop walking...”
Eternal Notre-Dame VR in Paris recreates Notre-Dame in realistic 3D, from the 13th century to today, with fire-repair context in 45 minutes.
“It was great. Just some of the directional arrows with the VR head piece on could have either been a little faster or slightly more accurate. Overall, a must do!!! Seeing the building of Notre Dame either the workers high up and up close was a bit realistic..I recommend.”
Notre-Dame Cathedral exterior tour with a guide, then free self-entry after. See gargoyles and the 2019 fire restoration, from $28.
“The background tour presented by Pierre was great. We learned more about the construction and history of Notre-Dame. Perfectly timed as well. We were able to attend mass right after the tour.”
Small-group Paris bike tour with an English guide, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Rue Cler and a scenic Seine ride.
“Great tour. Seen all major sights. Took photos. Good education on sights without over doing it. Can stop for lunch. Non electric but paris is flat so was easy with all the stops”
Early access walk around Notre Dame and Île de la Cité, with an interior visit and optional Sainte-Chapelle upgrade.
“Our tour guide Niña was great. Very cheerful and knowledgeable. If we had known about the line to St Chappelle we might have selected the tour in which entry to that was included.”
Small-group tour of Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie on Île de la Cité, plus Notre Dame exterior views and reserved entry.
“Vanina was very knowledgeable and keen to address all our questions. Highly recommend her tours.”
Small-group Notre Dame outdoor walk with optional Sainte-Chapelle and crypt access, plus Ile de la Cité sights near Shakespeare and Company.
“Great tour today by Nick who was very knowledgeable, relaxed, warm and entertaining. Thank you also for the useful tips on sightseeing while in Paris.”
Outdoor Notre-Dame walk plus entrance to Sainte-Chapelle with skip-the-line value, small group English guiding, and breathtaking stained glass.
“Nick was just a wonderful guide with tremendous knowledge. We enjoyed his enthusiasm for Notre Dame and St Chappell. It was worth the price for a small group tour. We learned so much. The stained glass of St Chappell were amazing.”
90-minute Île de la Cité walk with Notre-Dame façade clues and an included visit to the Archeological Crypt under Paris’ heart.
“The tour was amazing! It was so cool to be immersed in the experience and learn so much about the cathedral!”
Small-group Notre-Dame outdoor walk plus Sainte-Chapelle entry, led by an English-speaking guide, ending at the stained-glass masterpiece.
“Our guide was very interesting and extremely knowledgable, Thank you so much”
One-hour English guided exterior walk of Notre-Dame, then free general-admission entry to explore inside at your pace. Gargoyles explained.
“Informative tour with friendly guide. We walked around the outside of the Cathedral to see several different vantage points while discussing history, architectural styles, and the rebuilding process.”
Skip the lines at Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, stroll Île de la Cité, and see Notre-Dame’s exterior, ending at Pont Neuf.
“Guide was excellent, very knowledgeable. There was a guest that had a little walking difficulty especially with stairs and he ensured they were able to enjoy everything as well.”
Outdoor Notre-Dame walk with Sainte-Chapelle ticket. Learn the 2019 fire story, tour Île de la Cité, and see stained glass up close.
“Maya was very nice, she did a good job with keeping kids entertained, love to see her again. Great tour!”
One hour with a guide to see Notre Dame’s exterior details, then free entry guidance inside, no timed ticket needed.
“We truly enjoyed our tour with Dana, she was very knowledgeable and Notre Dame and the surrounding area. We learned so much and also had a wonderful time. Thank you”
Notre Dame from the outside plus Sainte-Chapelle timed entry on Ile de la Cité. Small-group walk, Gothic details, smart stops.
“I liked our tour guide Sylvia! She covered a lot of history and fun local side stories about specific locations. Everything was great, only one very small critic is wish it would have started to closer on time!”
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