Notre Dame Guided Tour with Scheduled Group Access Option
Description
Explore Notre-Dame Cathedral with a guided experience tailored to your visit. Choose the reserved interior option to enter the cathedral at a scheduled time and discover its stunning Gothic architecture, chapels, and symbolic details with a licensed guide. Learn about its history, major events, and the remarkable restoration that brought this iconic monument back to life. Alternatively, select the exterior guided tour to explore Notre-Dame from the outside, taking in its impressive façade, towers, and sculptures while uncovering the stories and architectural secrets that define this legendary cathedral. Whether you step inside or explore from the parvis, this guided tour offers a rich and well-structured way to experience one of Paris’s most famous landmarks.
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Discover the heart of Paris with our Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour, an unforgettable journey through history and architecture. Begin by admiring the stunning exterior of the Notre Dame Cathedral, with its intricate Gothic details, gargoyles, and flying buttresses, while learning about its rich history and ongoing restoration. Stroll along the Seine River, crossing picturesque bridges like Pont Saint-Louis, and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Explore the historic Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris, where you'll uncover landmarks such as the Sainte-Chapelle and the flower market. Hear captivating stories of medieval Paris, Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the legends tied to this iconic site. Along the way, your guide will reveal hidden gems and charming spots for perfect photos. This leisurely outdoor tour offers a mix of history, culture, and Parisian charm, making it ideal for travelers seeking a deeper connection to this timeless city.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
Reviews(313)
We loved our guide Maise. She was interesting knowledgeable and fun to talk to! I learned a lot. She even gave us recommendations for lung and other sight tours
Salome was the best tour guide I’ve ever had! She was extremely knowledgeable upon the facts of Notre Dame and was very fun to interact with. I would recommend her to anyone going here to utilize her expertise.
Salomé was our guide and she was the best! Very enjoyable tour guide!!! Highly highly recommend
Our guide did not show, zero stars! Do not book! Others on same day also had same experience and we got zero notice from viator!
The communication before the tour was poor and it was impossible to communicate with the tour guide.
I can’t say because the tour did not happen. The tour guide did not show up and we did not see Notre Dame. I contacted both Viator and the tour company and got no response from either. Very disappointing.
Dear customer, We thank you for your feedback and we are sorry to see that you could not participate in the tour. For this visit, the guide sends us a message and the live location. We confirm that the tour has been provided. According to our cancellation policy, we cannot issue a refund when the visit is missed. We remain at your disposal if you have any questions. Kind regards
We went to the appointed meeting place and our guide never showed up. Luckily my granddaughter got us other tickets so that we could go into the Notre Dame Cathedral. We did the tour on our own. It was disappointing, as I wanted to get the extra information that we would have received with a guide.
Dear customer, We thank you for your feedback and we are sorry to see that you could not participate in the tour. For this visit, the guide sends us a message and the live location. We confirm that the tour has been provided. According to our cancellation policy, we cannot issue a refund when the visit is missed. We remain at your disposal if you have any questions. Kind regards
We did not go Plans changed. 100 character minimum, you still need to enter more letters & more letters ....
Dear customer, We thank you for your feedback. We feel sorry to receive a 1*review since you did not participate in the tour. However we hope that you will have another opportunity and we would be glad to welcome you. Kind regards
Tour guide somewhat knowledgeable, but very late meeting us; she seemed disorganized and perhaps blindsided, herself. Temp was above 90+ on Parisian holiday, huge crowds of misinformed and confused ppl, a big mistake.. Provided NO water, stood in sun for 1 1/2 hrs, then were sent to “back of the line” w/ other tour groups; if this was supposed to be a “skip the lines” exclusive tour, it DID NOT WORK! Even poor tour guide was frustrated… This was awful. After almost 2hrs in sweltering sun, we threw in the towel and walked away, forfeiting $120 that we’d paid for our “special” tickets. Not sure if this was a scam (don’t think so) or just a particularly overwhelming, unlucky day. So disappointed that we did not get to go inside Notre Dame, had really looked forward to it. Do not recommend.
Dear customer, We thank you for your feedback. We confirm that we have a reserved time ticket when you book the interior option. Sometimes, we still have to wait a little bit depending on the events of the cathedral. We remain at your disposal if you have any questions. Kind regards
At least 7 to 8 individuals, including 3 from my party, waited there at the designated time. We all waited at least 50 minutes. We approached every person that looked like a guide. But no Paris Lounge guide showed up. Several of us attempted to contact the Paris Lounge via telephone and email, also to the Viator AT THE TIME (all documented). . Vendor ultimately told Viator that they were there, which was a lie. Because of this lie, we are unable to get a refund. avoid this company if you can. All they want is your money without doing any work.
Dear customer, We thank you for your feedback and we are sorry to see that you could not participate in the tour. For this visit, the guide sends us a message and the live location. We confirm that the tour has been provided. According to our cancellation policy, we cannot issue a refund when the visit is missed. We remain at your disposal if you have any questions. Kind regards
