J
Lovely tour
Hafid was excellent and made our tour exceptional.
Operator response
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so happy you had a wonderful experience with Hafid. He’ll be thrilled to hear this!
Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Paris, France
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 14 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 24
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- ExperienceFirst
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide in front of the statue of Charlemagne. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst.
Description
This 90-minute tour offers a detailed exploration of Notre-Dame led by an expert licensed guide. The tour begins with a guided walk around the exterior, where your guide will provide historical context for the building's magnificent architecture. They'll explain the significance of its famous gargoyles and discuss the impact and progress of the post-2019 fire restoration. The second part of the tour is a full hour inside the cathedral. With audio headsets, you will be able to clearly hear your guide. This guided experience inside is designed to highlight the details you might miss on your own. You'll learn about the architecture, see the scale of the stained-glass windows up close, and hear stories about the art and historical events that have unfolded within these walls. You can also add on a scenic Seine river cruise to see Notre-Dame and many more Parisian landmarks. The boat tour is narrated in both English and French and can be taken anytime during your trip.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat
- Start times
- 9:15 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:00 AM, and 10:15 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 16
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $45
- Child (ages 4–11)
- $40
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Your tour begins outside this iconic church. Your guide will walk you around the cathedral as you discover it from different sides: the facade, flying buttresses, and many sculptures. Here, you'll gain an appreciation for the medieval engineering and design before heading inside. Enter the cathedral with your guide. Using audio headsets so you don’t miss a word, you'll explore the nave, chapels, and rose windows. Your guide will highlight architectural features and tell stories that bring the building's 850-year history to life.
What's included
Included
90-minute guided tour led by an expert licensed guide
Audio headset inside
Explore the exterior and interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Maximum group size of 24 travellers
Optional Seine river cruise available for a unique perspective
Learn about the restoration process post-2019 fire
Not included
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
14 reviews
How it compares in Paris
- Starting price $45 is 56% below the typical $102 for tours of similar length in Paris
Excurgo comparison of 4,589 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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. The ticket you purchase with us is for a guided tour. If you want to access the cathedral without a guided tour, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that lines can be long during peak times and seasons.
- The Seine river cruise is an optional add-on. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise on the Seine up to a year from the date of your tour. Make sure to arrive on time for your tour to receive your ticket — if you miss your tour, you won’t be able to pick up your cruise ticket. Reservations aren’t required for the cruise. Just show up 20 minutes early with your ticket. The boat ride is roundtrip, starting and ending near the Eiffel Tower.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise take?
Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:15 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:00 AM, and 10:15 AM.
How much does Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise cost for children?
Children aged 4–11 pay from $40, adults from $45. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meet your guide in front of the statue of Charlemagne. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(14)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Notre Dame Paris
Many thanks to our tour guide, Hafid. We enjoyed his tour and left with greater appreciation of Notre Dame Paris.
Operator response
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed your Notre Dame tour with Hafid and gained a deeper appreciation for its history and beauty. We hope to welcome you again soon!
6
Notre Dame tour
Nice experience. The guide gave us a lot off interesting stories about the Notre Dame, so we really enjoyed it.
Operator response
Thank you for sharing! We're delighted you enjoyed the stories and your time at Notre Dame.
R
Great Notre Dame Tour with Sylvia!
Great tour of Notre Dame with Sylvia! She is very knowledgeable about the building, history, fire and restoration. She was able to answer all of our questions. She made the tour interesting with antidotal stories. We highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Notre Dame tour with Sylvia. Her deep knowledge and engaging stories truly bring the history, fire, and restoration to life. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
M
Well worth visiting this incredible icon of Paris
This was a last minute ‘surprise’ tour after my original one fell through - off season possibility. Our tour guide - Adrianna was very very knowledgeable and friendly. It was beyond in my expectations. Would highly recommend.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind feedback! We're so glad Adrianna was able to make your last-minute tour such a memorable experience and exceed your expectations. We’ll be sure to share your praise with her.
H
Great tour
Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise Paris Great tour Great experience with Sara today. Loved it! A lot of information on the history.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Notre-Dame tour with Sara and appreciated all the historical insights she shared. We’ll be sure to pass along your compliments! Warm regards, The ExperienceFirst Team
J
Best guide for Notre Dame visit
Sara was an amazing guide. Her detailed explanation really helped to better understand and feel the moment at Notre Dame.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Notre-Dame tour with Sara and that her explanations helped make the experience so memorable. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with her! Warm regards, The ExperienceFirst Team
N
Amazing!
Sara was great! She explained very well and answear all our doubt and questions. Try to get the tour with her! You Will not regret!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your Notre-Dame tour with Sara and that she was able to answer all your questions. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her! Warm regards, The ExperienceFirst Team
2
Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour
Highly recommended the Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour. Tour guide was full of life with great history knowledge. The best part was walking straight into the Cathedral, no queues 💜
Operator response
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 💜 We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour and that your guide made the experience lively and informative. It’s great that you appreciated the easy access into the Cathedral too — we love making your visit as smooth as possible. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
E
Mo was amazing so informative absolutely loved it
It was so informative and we loved every minute Mo our guide was excellent she went at such a great pace. really enjoyable
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable and informative tour with Mo — she truly makes the Notre Dame experience special. Warm regards, The ExperienceFirst Team
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