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Notre-Dame de Paris Guided Walk and Parisian Breakfast
Experience Paris in the quiet hour before it wakes. Your guide meets you as early light touches Notre-Dame's western façade, revealing what rushed visitors miss: the carved saints along the portals, the crowned figures of the Gallery of Kings and the flying buttresses that have held the cathedral up since the Middle Ages. You'll hear the full story of the April 2019 fire and the years-long restoration that brought it back to life. Then enjoy unhurried, self-paced time inside the newly restored i
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Overview
- ✓Experience Paris in the quiet hour before it wakes.
- ✓You'll hear the full story of the April 2019 fire and the years-long restoration that brought it back to life.
- ✓Then enjoy unhurried, self-paced time inside the newly restored interior, beneath vaulted ceilings rising over thirty metres and stained glass that has filtered Parisian light for centuries.
- ✓Finish at a famous local bakery, a spot where Parisians start their own day.
- ✓Choose a hot drink, from a classic espresso to a rich hot chocolate, and pair it with a fresh-baked pastry such as a butter croissant or an almond classic.
Experience Paris in the quiet hour before it wakes. Your guide meets you as early light touches Notre-Dame's western façade, revealing what rushed visitors miss: the carved saints along the portals, the crowned figures of the Gallery of Kings and the flying buttresses that have held the cathedral up since the Middle Ages. You'll hear the full story of the April 2019 fire and the years-long restoration that brought it back to life. Then enjoy unhurried, self-paced time inside the newly restored interior, beneath vaulted ceilings rising over thirty metres and stained glass that has filtered Parisian light for centuries. Finish at a famous local bakery, a spot where Parisians start their own day. Choose a hot drink, from a classic espresso to a rich hot chocolate, and pair it with a fresh-baked pastry such as a butter croissant or an almond classic. There is no rush here, only a quiet, delicious moment that makes a trip to Paris feel complete. Start your day just like the Parisians do.
Experience Paris in the quiet hour before it wakes. Your guide meets you as early light touches Notre-Dame's western façade, revealing what rushed visitors miss: the carved saints along the portals, the crowned figures of the Gallery of Kings and the flying buttresses that have held the cathedral up since the Middle Ages. You'll hear the full story of the April 2019 fire and the years-long restoration that brought it back to life. Then enjoy unhurried, self-paced time inside the newly restored interior, beneath vaulted ceilings rising over thirty metres and stained glass that has filtered Parisian light for centuries. Finish at a famous local bakery, a spot where Parisians start their own day. Choose a hot drink, from a classic espresso to a rich hot chocolate, and pair it with a fresh-baked pastry such as a butter croissant or an almond classic. There is no rush here, only a quiet, delicious moment that makes a trip to Paris feel complete. Start your day just like the Parisians do.
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What’s Included
- ✓Visit the interior of the Notre Dame Cathedral
- ✓Guided exterior walking tour of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- ✓Insights into Notre Dame’s architecture, history, and restoration
- ✓Expert English-Speaking guide
- ✓One hot drink of your choice at the bakery
- ✓One pastry of your choice at the bakery
- ✓Stories of key figures such as Napoleon and Victor Hugo
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Ticketed entry- Entry is free and no reservation is required; you will enter with your guide.
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Entry to Notre Dame is free for all, you do not need a reserved ticket to participate on this tour. You will enter with your guide.
- •Please note that during peak seasons, entry queues may take up to 45 minutes.
- •For quick help concerning your tour, please reach us via the email and WhatsApp provided in your booking confirmation.
- •Groups of 5 or more may be split into separate groups.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Please arrive 30 minutes before your Tour time. The meeting point is at the Charlemagne statue, located in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. When facing the cathedral, the statue will be on your right. Look for our team we'll be wearing bluish-green cap for easy identification.
🏁 End point
Once the tour ends, step inside for unhurried, self-paced time in the newly restored interior. Then your guide leads you to a cherished local bakery where Parisians start their day. Choose a hot drink, from espresso to hot chocolate, with a fresh-baked pastry like a butter croissant.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Book at least
- 10 hour(s) before
- Ages
- Infant 0–2 · Child 3–10 · Youth 11–21 · Adult 22–90
- Ticket
- THIS IS NOT YOUR TICKET. DO NOT PRESENT THIS VOUCHER AT THE NOTRE DAME MONUMENT. Only your official entry ticket will be accepted for admission. If you have not yet received your ticket, please contact us right away: WhatsApp: +44 7405 956658 Email: [email protected] MEETING POINT: We meet 30 minutes before the tour start time at the Charlemagne statue, on your right as you face Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1 h
Explore both the exterior and interior of this iconic cathedral with a certified guide who brings its history to life through detailed storytelling. Begin outside as you examine the intricately sculpted façades, including the three grand portals, the Gallery of Kings, and the famous flying buttresses that define Gothic architecture.
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Pass by this legendary English-language bookshop, a beloved literary landmark frequented by famous writers for decades.
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Walk through the historic streets of Paris's oldest neighborhood, known for its lively atmosphere, narrow lanes, and academic heritage.
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View the official marker from which all distances in France are measured, set into the pavement in front of the cathedral.
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