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Discover the rich history and architectural brilliance of Notre Dame Cathedral on this engaging 60-minute walking tour. Begin your journey at the Île de la Cité, where you'll explore the cathedral's stunning exterior, including its iconic flying buttresses and intricate gargoyles. Delve into its historical significance from 1163 to the present, and enjoy a guided visit inside the cathedral with your expert art history guide, who will show you the hidden treasures and tell you the secrets of the fire, the restauration and much more.
- 60-minute guided walking tour featuring Notre Dame Cathedral and Île de la Cité
- Explore Gothic architectural elements and their cultural significance
- Visit the cathedral's interior with your expert guide
- Learn about the historical importance of Place Jean-Paul II and the bell towers
- Hear about the fire, the restauration, and the special efforts at keeping Notre Dame's legacy alive
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At 1 quai de Montebello, in front of the restaurant Le Montebello, on the green bench outside, just across the Seine from Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Your tour ends right inside Notre Dame Cathedral, so that you can explore inside at your leisure after the tour, enriched by your guide's historical commentary and insights into its cultural context.
Itinerary
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1Ile de la Cite
Introduction to Île de la Cité Meet your guide at 1 Quai Saint Michel, near Cafe La Crème de Paris. Learn about the island's role as the cradle of Parisian history, its strategic importance, and how it transformed over centuries to become the heart of Paris.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Notre-Dame
The South Side Facades and Flying Buttresses : Stroll along the Seine to admire the cathedral's structural and artistic innovations. Explore the engineering genius of the flying buttresses and learn how they revolutionized Gothic architecture, allowing for taller, more open cathedral designs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Notre-Dame
The South Side and Bell Towers : View the towering structures that house the famous Emmanuel Bell and discuss their history. Discover the cultural importance of the bell towers and learn about their symbolic survival during the devastating 2019 fire.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Notre-Dame
Notre Dame's West Facade : Discover the intricate details of the cathedral's three portals, the central rose window, and its iconic gargoyles and chimera statues. Learn how these elements told biblical stories for a medieval audience, and the incredible craftsmanship behind the 13th-century construction.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Notre-Dame
Notre Dame's West Facade : Discover the intricate details of the cathedral's three portals, the central rose window, and its iconic gargoyles and chimera statues. Learn how these elements told biblical stories for a medieval audience, and the incredible craftsmanship behind the 13th-century construction.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass by)
Self-Guided Visit Inside Notre Dame : After the guided tour, explore the cathedral's interior at your own pace. See the nave and choir with intricate Gothic carvings, admire the North and South rose windows with vibrant stained glass artistry, and visit the altar with its notable relics, including the Crown of Thorns.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral is open to all, and is included in your tour. Please note that there is a mandatory security line at the entrance which usually takes an average of 15 minutes, but may be longer, depending on affluence. Your guide will escort you through the queue and into the church, providing historical commentary and insight into the church's history, and its cultural context. Please note that it is not possible to skip this queue.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral is a functioning place of worship, and mass goes on inside the church several times a day.To accommodate the schedule of celebrations, the rector may sometimes close the church without notice. If the Cathedral is closed unexpectedly during our tour time, our tour will take place on the exterior of the basilica. No refunds will be issued in the event of cathedral closures or other events beyond our control.
- Visitors to the interior of the cathedral must dress appropriately, covering shoulders and knees.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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