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(325)
Without too many words Alexander was great! What an incredible experience to have his explain and explore the Notre Dame. The restoration is immaculate, and the history of the cathedral is very interesting. Thank you Alex
Amazing tour, the cathedral was absolutely beautiful and our tour guide Alexander was so amazing and spoke perfect English making it a special trip all round! Thank you Alexander!!
Alexander was incredible. I love his French accent, it really amplified the experience. He really knows his history and had information that I don’t think we would have attained otherwise. Thank you so much Alexander! You are Great!
We booked the Exterior Guided Walking tour which was supposed to last approx. 1 hr 45 mins. If it lasted 20 mins it was a lot!!!!! Diana our tour guide kept telling the 5 in our group that we were her last tour 3:30 & she was exhausted!!! She showed us the front and the right side of the cathedral only. She then showed us pictures from the fore on her multifractured IPhone that was also too small & dark to see anything!!! A few pics were shown on her IPad that also had multi cracks so pics were unclear!!!!! I can’t complain enough & STRONGLY feel we deserve a REFUND!!! I would give this tour with Diana a Zero if I could!!!!! We have used Viator several times in the past & have always been satisfied but definitely Not this time!!
Dear customer, We thank you for your feedback and we are sorry to see that you did not fully appreciate your experience with us. Diana is one of the most knowledgable tour guide we work with. She simply apologized at the beginning of the tour because she had been sick for a few days and her voice was impacted. However, the group was small and everybody could hear her. She did the full visit, not 20 minutes, which is supposed to be one hour. Then, she offered to bring you to the entrance even though this tour does not include it. We stay at your disposal if you have any questions and we hope to see you for another visit.
Salume was exceptional! Knew knowledge, passion, and humor made for a wonderful experience! Highly recommend
Worth skipping the long security lines now to get into notre dame. I’ve been before the fire and wanted to see the restoration
Enjoyed learning about the history and changes to the Cathedral over the years. Made visiting a better experience as there were many facts provided about various aspects. Diana helped us get inside quickly, moved at a great pace, and was very accommodating to the needs of the group!
DIANA was great, really nice but most of all very interresting 🙏
Diana was amazing- informative and so sweet! 11 out of 10!
We had a fantastic time, Diana got us in very quickly and shared a ton of insightful information while keeping things moving inside.
