Guided Tours

Paris Notre-Dame Guided Tour with Cathedral Free Entry

Name: Paris Notre-Dame Guided Tour with Cathedral Free Entry
Start: 2026-10-07T10:45:00
End: 2026-10-07T11:45:00
Location: Paris

4.4/5(535)

Patricia C

Solo

Verified booking

2 days ago

ALEX IS A PERFECTLY WONDERFUL GUIDE KNOWING MILLIOBS OF DETAILS ABOUT THE MAGNUFICENT STRUCTURE. HE is VERY PATIENT WITH QUESTIONS I ASKED AND A VERY SWEET MAN. C'est magnufique!!!

Guenter R

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

We really enjoyed it, it was a great afternoon with Yuri, who knows his stuff inside out and explains everything very well, taking his time and staying calm. Would gladly do it again anytime!!!!! Top-notch, 5 stars

Thomas V

Couple

Verified booking

Sep 2026

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.

Brian C

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

The tour of the outside of Notre Dame Cathedral with Artur was excellent. We learned a great deal about the history and recent events. Artur spent the appropriate amount of time on the details of the exterior.

Jill E

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

The guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and had a great delivery. Interesting and jokey. We particularly liked that she pointed out the upside down 'sinner' on the door arch!

Colette B

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Very interesting tour, and worth doing before entering the cathedral to understand it better. The guide was great, pleasant, smiling, and gave perfect explanations. Very beautiful tour

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.

Cathedral guided tour & free entry

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
Rosemarie K
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour of the exterior grounds of Notre-Dame was very interesting and informative. Our guide spoke very good German and was extremely friendly, competent, and engaging. The explanations were clear and varied, making the tour truly enjoyable. It was a bit disappointing that we had to line up in the long queue of endless visitors afterwards to get inside the cathedral. Overall, a highly recommended tour!
Brian C
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
The tour of the outside of Notre Dame Cathedral with Artur was excellent. We learned a great deal about the history and recent events. Artur spent the appropriate amount of time on the details of the exterior.
Jill E
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
The guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and had a great delivery. Interesting and jokey. We particularly liked that she pointed out the upside down 'sinner' on the door arch!
Colette B
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Very interesting tour, and worth doing before entering the cathedral to understand it better. The guide was great, pleasant, smiling, and gave perfect explanations. Very beautiful tour
De F
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2026
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 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 details up close.

What to expect

Notre-Dame Paris Tickets

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

Features

Explore Notre-Dame 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 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.