45m Notre Dame tour - fast line entrance

4.9
(29 reviews)

45 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This 45 minutes tour takes place outside Notre Dame and it starts with an introduction of its location "ile de la cité", a main historical area in Paris. Then your official tour guide will read its facade, make you understand the meaning of gothic architectural style, share the most fascinating historical events once happened in this cathedral and the importance of Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris".
Before exploring ON YOUR OWN and AT YOUR OWN PACE its interior, your tour guide will show you images of the HIGHLIGHTS to not miss anything inside including the original stained glass windows, its paintings called "mays", the three relics of Jesus Christ and much more.
ATTENTION : 8h/9h tour allows you fast entrance. No need of a reservation ticket.

What's Included

Outside lively commentary given by a certified tour guide
Professional art historian tour guide
See images of the highlights you will discover once inside the cathedral for you not to miss
Live commentary on board
Transportation to/from attractions
interior guiding tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tours departs at 8h. Meet your tour guide at the statue of Charlemagne located on the left facing Notre Dame, your guide will be holding a yellow bag. In case you arrive late, look for your guide in front of the central portal. Please arrive on time and mind the traffic.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    Meet your tour guide at the equestrian statue of Charlemagne located on the right facing the cathedral. The tour guide will be holding a yellow bag. The tour starts talking about the birth of the city of Paris and its first inhabitants. Reading of its facade and explanation of its architectural style called "Gothic". Our official tour guide will show you images of the highlights inside Notre Dame for you not to miss. Listen to your certified tour guide telling you some historical events such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, crunchy stories such as Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris"and some unexpected incidents that has marked today's french history. Step inside the cathedral in order to discover ON YOUR OWN and at your own pace its gothic architectural style, its paintings, stained windows, organ and much more

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    Reading of its facade and explanation of its architectural style called "Gothic".

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    Our official tour guide will show IMAGES for you not to miss the highlights inside Notre Dame and ending the tour telling you some historical events such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris"and some unexpected incidents that has marked today's french history.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    Discover ON YOUR OWN and at your own pace its many paintings, stained windows and if you want its small payable museum.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Paris in Tour

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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

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

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