Highlights
- Explore Notre Dame with an expert licensed English-speaking guide
- Enter Notre Dame Cathedral with scheduled group access
- Discover fascinating stories about the restoration work and history
- Tour the cathedral's interior and exterior with your guide
Description
Notre Dame is one of Paris’s most visited landmarks, and entry through the general public line can take up to three hours. This small-group guided tour gets you inside faster with scheduled group access, then brings the cathedral to life with an expert, licensed guide. In just 90 minutes, you’ll hear the key stories, see the must-know details, and gain a clear understanding of what you’re looking at.
Your tour begins at the Statue of Charlemagne, right beside Notre Dame Cathedral. From there, pause outside at the West Façade, where your guide explains the portals, statues, and intricate stonework most visitors simply walk past. Next, enter through the scheduled group entrance and pass through security, saving yourself hours compared to the standard line.
Once inside, you’ll focus on the highlights that make Notre Dame legendary, from the rose windows to the soaring vaulted ceilings. You’ll visit the altar area and side chapels, spotting sculptures and symbols tied to centuries of Parisian history. The tour concludes back at the Statue of Charlemagne, leaving you with practical tips and a sharper eye for the cathedral’s design and deeper meaning.
This tour is ideal for travelers who want to skip the lines, make the most of limited time, and leave Notre Dame truly understanding what they’ve seen.
Please note: Entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris is free and open to all. The services offered (guided tour, exterior visit, accompaniment) are independent from access to the building.
Includes
Expert licensed English-speaking guide
Scheduled group access to Notre Dame Cathedral
Guided tour of the cathedral's interior and exterior
Excludes
Gratuities
Important Information
- Respectful clothing is required to enter Notre Dame Cathedral. Both men and women must cover their shoulders and knees. Guests who do not meet the dress code may be refused entry
Please bring a valid ID as it may be requested during a security check
It is strongly discouraged to bring along large bags, backpacks or luggage. There is no coat check or space on-site to leave your belongings, therefore, we encourage you to leave such items and anything similar at your accommodation
Entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris is free and open to all. The services offered (guided tour, exterior visit, accompaniment) are independent from access to the building
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
