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Paris Notre-Dame: Interior or Exterior Early Access Tour
Notre-Dame Cathedral has stood at the heart of Paris for over 860 years — and after the 2019 fire, it has never looked more extraordinary. Freshly restored, radiant, and open to the world again. Notre-Dame’s doors are open to all. What we offer is the expert alongside you — the reason 860 years of stone begins to make sense. Join a licensed Paris expert for a walking tour around one of the world’s greatest Gothic monuments — the Portal of the Last Judgment, the gargoyles, the flying buttresses
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Overview
- ✓Notre-Dame Cathedral has stood at the heart of Paris for over 860 years — and after the 2019 fire, it has never looked more extraordinary.
- ✓Freshly restored, radiant, and open to the world again.
- ✓Notre-Dame’s doors are open to all.
- ✓What we offer is the expert alongside you — the reason 860 years of stone begins to make sense.
Notre-Dame Cathedral has stood at the heart of Paris for over 860 years — and after the 2019 fire, it has never looked more extraordinary. Freshly restored, radiant, and open to the world again. Notre-Dame’s doors are open to all. What we offer is the expert alongside you — the reason 860 years of stone begins to make sense. Join a licensed Paris expert for a walking tour around one of the world’s greatest Gothic monuments — the Portal of the Last Judgment, the gargoyles, the flying buttresses, and the restoration story told from the outside where the true scale reveals itself. Three ways to experience Notre-Dame — choose the one that fits your visit: Guided Walking Tour & Independent Cathedral Entry — walk with your expert, then enter the cathedral yourself Reserved Interior Tour with Audio Headsets (max 9) — the only option where your guide accompanies you inside Private Walking Tour & Independent Cathedral Entry — same as the first, exclusively for your group
Notre-Dame Cathedral has stood at the heart of Paris for over 860 years — and after the 2019 fire, it has never looked more extraordinary. Freshly restored, radiant, and open to the world again. Notre-Dame’s doors are open to all. What we offer is the expert alongside you — the reason 860 years of stone begins to make sense. Join a licensed Paris expert for a walking tour around one of the world’s greatest Gothic monuments — the Portal of the Last Judgment, the gargoyles, the flying buttresses, and the restoration story told from the outside where the true scale reveals itself. Three ways to experience Notre-Dame — choose the one that fits your visit: Guided Walking Tour & Independent Cathedral Entry — walk with your expert, then enter the cathedral yourself Reserved Interior Tour with Audio Headsets (max 9) — the only option where your guide accompanies you inside Private Walking Tour & Independent Cathedral Entry — same as the first, exclusively for your group
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What’s Included
- ✓Independent cathedral entry (Guided Walking & Private options)
- ✓Private expert guide, your group only (Private option)
- ✓Guided walking tour around Notre-Dame and surroundings
- ✓Reserved interior access with audio headsets (Interior Tour option only)
- ✓State-licensed guide (Interior Tour option only)
- ✓Expert Paris guide (all options)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Transport to/from meeting point
- ✗Tea and coffee
What to Bring
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- •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.
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Statue de Charlemagne, Parvis Notre-Dame — Place Jean-Paul II, Paris 75004. Your guide will be standing at the statue holding a black sign with Scenic Zest written on it
🏁 End point
Statue de Charlemagne, Parvis Notre-Dame — Place Jean-Paul II, Paris 75004. Your guide will be standing at the statue holding a black sign with Scenic Zest written on it
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Ages
- Adult 1–120
- Ticket
- Meet your guide at Statue de Charlemagne, Parvis Notre-Dame, 75004 Paris. Arrive 10 minutes early. Check in with your guide before entering the Cathedral. Entering Notre-Dame before checking in will be marked as a no-show and may void your booking. Guided Tour & Cathedral Visit: After check-in, enter Notre-Dame Cathedral yourself and explore at your own pace. Then join your expert guide outside for the historical walking tour. Interior Guided Tour: Your state-licensed guide accompanies you inside with reserved access and professional audio headsets. Max 9 guests. Private Expert Tour: After check-in, enter Notre-Dame yourself at your own pace, then join your private expert guide outside for an in-depth experience tailored entirely to your group. Dress code: shoulders covered, no shorts or skirts above the knee.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- Interior Guided Tour: English - Semi Private: Reserved access inside Notre-Dame. State-licensed guide, audio headsets included. Max 9 guests.
- Private Expert Tour: Only Your family with Guide: Notre-Dame is back. Explore the restored masterpiece with a Paris expert, then step inside yourself. Duration: 1 hour: Walking Tour outside
- Guided Tour & Cathedral Visit: Group Tour - ENGLISH (MAX 20): Notre-Dame is back. Explore the restored masterpiece with a Paris expert, then step inside yourself.
Itinerary
55 min
Option 1 — Guided Tour & Cathedral Visit (Morning, max 20) Enter Notre-Dame yourself, explore the restored nave and medieval interior at your own pace, then join your expert guide for a historical walking tour — the gargoyles, flying buttresses, and the 2019 fire story. Option 2 — Interior Guided Tour (Semi-Private, max 9) Your state-licensed expert takes you inside the restored Cathedral with reserved access and professional audio headsets — the fire, the restoration, the medieval nave, and the hidden details most visitors never find. Intimate and unhurried. Option 3 — Private Expert Tour (your group only) Enter Notre-Dame yourself at your own pace, then step outside with your private expert guide for an in-depth historical experience tailored entirely to your group. One guide, one group, no strangers.
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