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⭐️ Private Notre-Dame Walking Tour (Exterior) with options SAINTE-CHAPELLE, Crypt etc. – Perfect for Families & Groups
Discover the historic heart of Paris on a private Notre-Dame walking tour, designed for travelers who want a relaxed, personal, and story-filled experience around the world-famous Notre-Dame Cathedral and Île de la Cité.
This experience is ideal for families, couples, and private groups, because the tour is reserved exclusively for your party. With a dedicated local guide, you’ll explore at your own pace, stop for photos whenever you like, and enjoy engaging storytelling about Paris’ medieval past, Gothic architecture, and Notre-Dame’s incredible history.
⚠️ Important: This is primarily an exterior guided tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral (entry inside the cathedral is not included unless you select the Interior option).
Optional entry tickets for Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, or the Archaeological Crypt of Notre-Dame are available depending on the option you choose
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: At the Charlemagne statue. You’ll find your guide wearing a black cap with the Scenic Zest Logo. Check-in will start 15 minutes before the start time.
Entry to the Crypt or Sainte Chapelle is included. The guide will not enter the Crypte/Sainte Chapelle but will accompany you to the scanning booth.
Itinerary
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1Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
We will begin our private tour by exploring the stunning exterior of this architectural marvel. At your own pace, you will delve into the secrets of its famous gargoyles, intricate portals, and impressive flying buttresses as your guide brings the history of the cathedral to life.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included -
2Les bouquinistes de paris
Next, we'll stroll along the banks of the River Seine to discover the iconic green stalls of the Bouquinistes, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. We'll learn about the centuries-old tradition of these open-air booksellers and browse their unique collections.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Shakespeare and Company
As a special addition to your private tour, time permitting and based on your interests, we can make a final stop to see the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookshop. Your guide will share the story of this famous literary haven, a former home to writers like Hemingway and Joyce.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame
Our guided walking tour of the historic Île de la Cité concludes here, in the famous square between Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Hôtel-Dieu, one of the oldest hospitals in the world. Your Monument Visit: The guided portion of the tour ends at this point, but your experience continues. Based on the option you selected during booking, your guide will now personally escort you to the entrance of either Sainte-Chapelle or the Archaeological Crypt. To ensure a smooth, hassle-free entry, your guide will accompany you through the security line and right up to the ticket scanning booth. After providing a final orientation for your self-guided visit, your guide will see you off as you begin your exploration. You are then free to enjoy the monument at your own pace.
40 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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