Notre Dame Interior and Exterior Experience 6 Guests Max

4.4
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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover the story behind Paris’s most iconic cathedral in this intimate, expert-led experience.

Begin with a 30-minute guided walk around Notre-Dame’s exterior. Admire the monumental façade, legendary gargoyles, and flying buttresses as your guide reveals the secrets hidden in the stone — from medieval legends to the modern-day restoration.

Then, step inside for a 50 to 60-minute in-depth visit of the cathedral’s breathtaking interior. Explore its soaring nave, intricate stained glass, and spiritual symbolism with exclusive insight from your guide. With group sizes limited to 6 guests, this tour offers space to reflect, ask questions, and truly connect with the history and soul of Notre-Dame.

What's Included

Semi-Private Format - 6 Guests Max
Expert Licensed Guide
Custom Recommendations
Interior Visit (50–60 minutes)
Exterior Walk (30 minutes)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Aux Tours de Notre Dame

Please meet us at the corner of Rue d'Arcole, directly facing the café "Aux Tours Notre Dame" across the street. Our representative will be easy to spot—look for someone holding a sign that says "VOYAGE".

End point
Notre Dame

The visit concludes inside the cathedral of Notre-Dame, guests are welcome to stay longer if they wish or leave with their guide.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Place Jean Paul II

    The main forecourt of the cathedral, offering a grand view of the west façade, its three portals, statues of saints, and central rose window.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne

    An imposing bronze equestrian statue symbolizing the roots of European unity and the cathedral’s medieval political importance.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Rue du Cloitre Notre-Dame

    Walk along Rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame (visible on maps) to admire the cathedral’s dramatic flying buttresses, intricate gargoyles, and the South Rose Window. This quiet side street offers one of the best close-up views of Notre-Dame’s architectural innovations and sculptural details.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Square Jean XXIII

    A peaceful garden behind Notre-Dame offering views of the apse, spire reconstruction, and delicate stonework—ideal for storytelling and quiet admiration.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Notre-Dame

    Step inside the soul of Paris with an expert-led tour of Notre-Dame’s restored interior. Discover the grandeur of its Gothic arches, the symbolism in its stained-glass windows, and the serene rhythm of light and stone. The visit covers the nave, side chapels, choir area, and offers insights into the cathedral’s spiritual and architectural legacy — from its medieval foundations to its 21st-century rebirth.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Entrance to Notre-Dame is free. Rates cover the guided experience and the services of a licensed professional guide.
  • All visitors must pass through mandatory security checks at the cathedral entrance. Even during peak times, the wait is typically between 10–20 minutes.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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