Notre Dame: Exterior Guided Tour & Unscheduled Entry
Description
Experience the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral like never before with this expert-led walking tour of its iconic exterior, followed by free entry to explore the interior at your own pace. Begin your tour with an insightful walk around the cathedral’s breathtaking façade. Admire soaring Gothic architecture, flying buttresses, legendary gargoyles, and the powerful symbolism carved into every detail. Your local guide brings centuries of history to life. After the guided portion, you'll be able to enter the cathederial in the general admission line ( this is free ), allowing you to step inside and explore independently. Be captivated by the vibrant stained-glass rose windows, sacred relics including the Crown of Thorns, and the awe-inspiring interior — all with the context and stories shared during your tour. Why Choose Us? -Expert-guided tour highlighting Notre Dame’s exterior. -Expert-led stories that bring the cathedral’s history to life. -Explore Notre Dame's Interior at your Leisure
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Step into history as you enter the awe-inspiring Notre Dame Cathedral, reborn after the devastating fire. Marvel at the breathtaking nave, radiant rose windows, and sacred relics like the revered Crown of Thorns. Gain powerful insights from your guide during the exterior tour, then explore the cathedral's interior on a self-guided journey that promises to leave you deeply moved. Feel the anticipation as you join visitors from around the world to witness the rebirth of this global icon. Entry is through the general admission line, where the wait (sometime long) becomes part of the story—a testament to the significance of this moment. With our expertly guided insights, your visit to Notre Dame will be both rich and unforgettable.
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Important Information
- 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.
- To access the cathedral, 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 queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
- * Please note that exceptional closures of Notre-Dame may occur at the last minute. We invite you to plan your visit in advance and check the official website of Notre-Dame to check if your date is likely to be affected by a closure at the following address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/. No refunds will be given in the event of the cathedral closing. If the interior is closed, an enhanced exterior tour will be offered for one hour. *
Reviews(436)
Very pleased with our experience with Rashmi. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The tour was a good length and I think a good value for the money
Kam was a wonderful guide… got lot of information regarding not ra dam
We had such a fun experience and learned so much! Thank you!!
We enjoyed our visit . It was a great tour! Our guide was very good!
Wonderful tour this evening ! We were super happy to have Rashi as our guide ! Was well packed for an hour and entertaining! She is an amazing guide and it was interesting to listen to the history when she narrates it ! Excellent Experience and I would highly recommend!
Kam did such a great job on our exterior Notre Dame tour. She was very knowledgeable and easy to understand. She was able to answer questions and she kept us engaged. I enjoyed learning about the reconstruction after the fire in 2019. And it was a nice then to be able to have a self-guided tour inside the cathedral. (The line was long but moved very quickly!)
Kam was very friendly and nice. She explained everything very well and has a great knowledge of the notre dame. Would recommend going on the tour.
Poor communication, meeting point not designated
Loved the tour with Rashmi. Very well and interestingly explained. She is amazing human being. I highly recommend her for tours.
Rashmi was amazing ! So friendly and approachable. The tour went very well and more than expected! EXCELLENT