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Notre Dame Express Exterior Guided Tour
Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral on a 45-minute express exterior walking tour. Perfect if you are short on time but want the full story. Start at the Statue of Charlemagne and dive into 860 years of history. Admire the iconic Main Facade, the Portal of the Last Judgment, the Gallery of Kings and the stunning Rose Window. Continue to the south side for the best views of the flying buttresses, the South Rose Window and the newly rebuilt spire.Finish at the Apse from the Seine River side, the most pho
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Overview
- ✓Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral on a 45-minute express exterior walking tour.
- ✓Perfect if you are short on time but want the full story.
- ✓Start at the Statue of Charlemagne and dive into 860 years of history.
- ✓Admire the iconic Main Facade, the Portal of the Last Judgment, the Gallery of Kings and the stunning Rose Window.
- ✓Your expert guide will share hidden details, best photo spots, and how to enter the cathedral on your own after the tour.
Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral on a 45-minute express exterior walking tour. Perfect if you are short on time but want the full story. Start at the Statue of Charlemagne and dive into 860 years of history. Admire the iconic Main Facade, the Portal of the Last Judgment, the Gallery of Kings and the stunning Rose Window. Continue to the south side for the best views of the flying buttresses, the South Rose Window and the newly rebuilt spire.Finish at the Apse from the Seine River side, the most photogenic angle with the Gargoyles Garden, and hear the incredible story of the 2019 fire and the 5-year restoration that led to the 2024 reopening. Your expert guide will share hidden details, best photo spots, and how to enter the cathedral on your own after the tour. Exterior-only tour, no entry included. Fast, complete and unforgettable.
Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral on a 45-minute express exterior walking tour. Perfect if you are short on time but want the full story. Start at the Statue of Charlemagne and dive into 860 years of history. Admire the iconic Main Facade, the Portal of the Last Judgment, the Gallery of Kings and the stunning Rose Window. Continue to the south side for the best views of the flying buttresses, the South Rose Window and the newly rebuilt spire.Finish at the Apse from the Seine River side, the most photogenic angle with the Gargoyles Garden, and hear the incredible story of the 2019 fire and the 5-year restoration that led to the 2024 reopening. Your expert guide will share hidden details, best photo spots, and how to enter the cathedral on your own after the tour. Exterior-only tour, no entry included. Fast, complete and unforgettable.
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What’s Included
- ✓Licensed expert local guide
- ✓Full exterior visit of Notre-Dame Cathedral
- ✓Headsets to hear the guide clearly (if needed)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗Food and drinks
- ✗Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Look for Your guide holding a sign with Premium city tour logo.
🏁 End point
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Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Book at least
- 1 hour(s) before
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Infant 0–4 · Child 5–17 · Adult 18–99
- Ticket
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. Present your mobile voucher to our guide who will be holding a sign with our company logo Premium City tour. The tour starts on time. In case of delay, the guide must leave and no refund will be issued. We recommend arriving early.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- French Group Tour: Visite Guidée Extérieure
- English Walking Tour: English guide
- Spanish Group Tour: Spanish guide
Itinerary
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Meet your guide at the iconic bronze statue. Quick intro to the Île de la Cité and the history of Notre-Dame before we start
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Discover the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral in 35 minutes. Admire the West Facade, the Rose Windows, flying buttresses and the newly rebuilt spire from the best photo spots along the Seine. Hear the stories of Victor Hugo, the 2019 fire and the 5-year reconstruction. Exterior tour only, ideal for a quick and complete overview.
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