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Notre Dame Cathedral draws millions of visitors each year, and the general entry line can stretch for hours around the square. This tour uses reserved group access with a scheduled entry time, so you step inside with your guide instead of waiting with the crowds. A short security wait may still apply, but your visit starts on time.
Over 1.5 hours, an expert licensed guide makes the cathedral's history come alive. You study the West Façade and its three grand portals, then head inside to the stained-glass rose windows, the main altar and candlelit side chapels, and the soaring vaulted ceilings that made Notre Dame a blueprint for Gothic design across Europe. Along the way, you hear how the meticulous restoration saved this landmark after the 2019 fire.
Pick the version of the visit that fits you best: join the group tour of up to 19 guests, or choose the small group option capped at 10 for a more personal experience with your guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes early. At the equestrian statue of Charlemagne et ses Leudes, on the Parvis Notre-Dame in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red “The Tour Guy” sign!
Itinerary
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1Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne
Meet your guide at the Statue of Charlemagne, the bronze monument to France's legendary medieval emperor beside Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Place Jean Paul II
Stand on the grand square in front of the cathedral and take in the West Façade, with its three grand portals, rows of carved saints, and watchful gargoyles. Your guide reveals how these stone carvings told stories of faith and medieval life to visitors centuries ago.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Pass through the doors with your reserved group access and enter this sacred Gothic masterpiece. Your guide shares how Notre Dame rose from the Île de la Cité over centuries, surviving wars, revolutions, and the 2019 fire that nearly destroyed it. Look up at the stunning stained-glass rose windows, each panel a scene from the Bible. Your guide explains the symbolism that once taught medieval parishioners the stories of their faith. Walk to the main altar and the candlelit side chapels adorned with sculptures. Hear stories of coronations, royal weddings, and prayers whispered here over 800 years. Finally, gaze at the soaring vaulted ceilings and learn how medieval builders used flying buttresses to reach new heights, creating a blueprint for Gothic design across Europe.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne
Step back outside for final observations of the towers and façade details. Your tour finishes where it began, at the Statue of Charlemagne, leaving you steps from Sainte-Chapelle, the Latin Quarter, and the banks of the Seine.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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