Guided Tours

Paris Notre-Dame Exterior Guided Tour with Cathedral Free Entry

Name: Paris Notre-Dame Exterior Guided Tour with Cathedral Free Entry
Start: 2026-09-11T09:15:00
End: 2026-09-11T10:15:00
Location: Paris

4.4/5(479)

Thomas V

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Rafael brought the Notre Dame and its storied past alive for us. He had great knowledge and shared fascinating insights with humor, also about Paris and French history. He generously went far beyond the 1-hour tour duration to share as many insights as possible. Thank you, Rafael.

De F

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

We had a very enriching experience. Our guide, Rene, was truly very professional. He had a great sense of humor, extensive historical knowledge, and a genuine desire to share what he knew. We’d definitely do it again.

Evelyne C

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

A very enjoyable tour. Our guide, Youri, shared a lot of information and interesting stories with us. He kindly accompanied us to the line to enter the cathedral.

Schroeyers D

Group

Verified booking

Last week

Our guide, who is passionate about her job, helped us discover details of Notre Dame’s façade that we had no idea existed. The hour we spent with her was enriching and very informative, and she kept us entertained with her cheerful disposition. It was a great experience, and we’d definitely do it again to explore other monuments.

Rocchina A

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly; the passion he showed during the tour was incredible. It was a wonderful experience—we were delighted after the tour and came away with a wealth of fascinating historical and architectural information.

Fonsin J

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

It was perfect! We had a private tour—just my spouse and me with our own guide. We were able to ask any questions that came to mind, and the answers were clear and detailed. We learned a lot. Thank you, Mirvil.

Get an easy intro to Paris's island cathedral; hear its stories outside with a guide, then continue inside afterward at your own pace.

Join your expert guide for a focused walk around the façades, portals, towers, and gargoyles, with cathedral entry included after the tour.

Hear how Notre-Dame has changed over the centuries as your guide shares stories of fire and restoration, plus Île de la Cité legends and life.

Look up at the sculpted west front, Gallery of Kings, rose windows, bell towers, gargoyles, and flying buttresses as your guide points out details.

Upgrade to a small-group tour or an interior guided visit with official headsets, and choose from English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German commentary based on your ticket.

Guided tour of Notre-Dame exterior

Free entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral

Assisted entry for a self-guided interior visit [as per option selected]

Guided interior tour with headsets [as per option selected]

Professional English, Spanish, French, Italian or German-speaking guide [as per option selected]

Shared group of 15 guests or small-group [as per option selected]

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Schroeyers D
Group
Verified booking
Last week
Our guide, who is passionate about her job, helped us discover details of Notre Dame’s façade that we had no idea existed. The hour we spent with her was enriching and very informative, and she kept us entertained with her cheerful disposition. It was a great experience, and we’d definitely do it again to explore other monuments.
Rocchina A
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The guide was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly; the passion he showed during the tour was incredible. It was a wonderful experience—we were delighted after the tour and came away with a wealth of fascinating historical and architectural information.
Thomas V
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Rafael brought the Notre Dame and its storied past alive for us. He had great knowledge and shared fascinating insights with humor, also about Paris and French history. He generously went far beyond the 1-hour tour duration to share as many insights as possible. Thank you, Rafael.
Fonsin J
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It was perfect! We had a private tour—just my spouse and me with our own guide. We were able to ask any questions that came to mind, and the answers were clear and detailed. We learned a lot. Thank you, Mirvil.
De F
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
We had a very enriching experience. Our guide, Rene, was truly very professional. He had a great sense of humor, extensive historical knowledge, and a genuine desire to share what he knew. We’d definitely do it again.

Discover Notre-Dame’s Gothic exterior with a guided 60-minute tour, followed by assisted free entry for your own interior visit.

Getting started

Meet your professional guide near Notre-Dame Cathedral on the Île de la Cité and join your shared or small-group tour, depending on the option you select. After a brief introduction to the cathedral’s 850-year history and the 2019 fire and restoration, your guide leads you to the western side of the building to begin exploring the exterior details up close.

What to expect

Notre-Dame Paris Tickets

Your visit focuses first on the exterior architecture and stories of Notre-Dame, then continues with your own self-guided time inside the cathedral.

Features

Explore Notre-Dame's Gothic exterior as your guide explains its sculpted portals, rose windows, gargoyles, flying buttresses, and restoration after the 2019 fire.

Discover the cathedral's connection to medieval Paris, Victor Hugo, and, on select English-guided tours, Napoleon Bonaparte.

Follow an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German-speaking guide in a shared or small-group tour, depending on your ticket choice.

After the 60-minute exterior tour, enjoy assisted entry for a self-guided interior visit, or upgrade to an official guided interior tour with headsets.

Please note: Notre-Dame Cathedral offers free public admission. This experience includes a reserved entry slot and a guided tour, not admission to the cathedral itself.

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID for entry.

Keep your ticket with you, as you may need to show it in different areas of the cathedral.

What’s not allowed

Do not bring large bags, suitcases, or oversized luggage.

Do not bring pets, except for registered service animals.

Do not smoke, eat, or drink inside the cathedral.

Do not use flash photography, tripods, or filming equipment.

Do not make loud conversations or phone calls; please keep the atmosphere peaceful.

Accessibility

The cathedral is accessible for visitors with mobility impairments.

Wheelchairs are available on request at the entrance, subject to availability.

Accessible toilets are available within the cathedral.

Additional information

Wear modest attire to enter the cathedral; avoid short shorts, mini-skirts, sleeveless or revealing tops, and offensive imagery. Men must remove hats.

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled entry or tour start time to ensure a smooth experience.

Good to know: Notre-Dame Cathedral is free to enter. You're paying for the convenience of a reserved entry time and the added value of an expert-guided tour that brings the cathedral's history, art, and architecture to life.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.