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- Spanish
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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the pastry shop called Odette, before making your way to the Cathedral with them.
End the tour inside Notre-Dame, so you can spend as much time as you want inside on your own.
Itinerary
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1Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre
One of the oldest churches in Paris
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Square Rene Viviani
Get to the best point of view of the Cathedral so you can catch some photos before heading inside Notre-Dame.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Pont au Double
Cross the Seine to the cathedral
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Discover Notre-Dame and the history of the island on which she stands
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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