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Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Reserved Access

1h45  hours
1-20  people
Experience Notre Dame like never before with exclusive skip-the-line access and a personal, expert guide to reveal its hidden treasures.
From 79.90€ / person
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Free cancellation
We know plans change, that's why we offer a flexible cancellation policy. Learn more!

Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Reserved Access

Begin your visit outside the cathedral, where your accredited guide will reveal the meaning behind Notre Dame’s sculpted façade, Gothic details, and architectural grandeur. With reserved access, skip the public entry line and head straight inside to admire the soaring vaults, intricate stonework, and glowing stained-glass windows. Along the way, hear the remarkable history of the cathedral—from medieval times to the 2019 fire—and discover how its ongoing restoration is reviving its former glory. With a group capped at just 20 guests, you’ll enjoy a more personal and immersive experience at one of Paris’s most treasured monuments.

Highlights

Skip the wait and head straight inside with reserved access—saving time and avoiding crowds.
Explore in depth with a licensed, passionate guide who brings the cathedral’s history and symbolism to life.
Marvel at the Gothic architecture, including the sculpted façade, soaring columns, and vaulted ceilings.
Learn about the dramatic events in Notre Dame’s past, including its survival through revolution, war, and fire.
Enjoy a more intimate experience in agroup limited to 20 guests, allowing for richer interaction and questions.

What's Included

1.5-hour guided tour (outdoor + indoor)
Reserved timed entry to Notre Dame Cathedral
Licensed English-speaking professional guide
Personal audio headsets

Free Cancellation

We know plans change, so we’re happy to offer a full refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour’s departure time.

Skip the Lines

You’ll be whisked past the long entry lines at the Sainte Chapelle with our pre-reserved, timed entrance reservations.

Accredited local guide

An expert local guide will show you the very best parts of this gorgeous island.

Skip the line

Enjoy the convenience of reserved access and bypass the public queue, saving time for a more relaxed and enjoyable experience.

Licensed expert guide

Benefit from the knowledge and passion of an accredited guide who will reveal the hidden stories and architectural marvels of Notre Dame.

In-depth historical insights

Delve into the fascinating history of Notre Dame, from its medieval origins to its extraordinary restoration after the 2019 fire, with your guide’s expert storytelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we have prebooked timed entry slots, allowing our group to enter at our allotted time without waiting in the public entry lines.

For everyone’s safety, certain items are not allowed inside Notre Dame Cathedral. Weapons of any kind, sharp objects such as knives or scissors, illegal substances, alcoholic beverages, and aerosols are strictly prohibited. Please also note that smoking, eating, drinking, and bringing animals (except for service animals) are not permitted.

Visitors are asked to dress respectfully when entering Notre Dame Cathedral, with attire suitable for a historic and cultural site. Hats should be removed inside. To maintain the peaceful atmosphere, please keep conversations quiet, silence your phone, and refrain from making calls. Non-flash photography is generally allowed, except in certain restricted areas, but selfie sticks are not permitted.

All visitors must pass through security screening before entering Notre Dame Cathedral. To ensure a smooth process, please limit personal belongings. Large luggage and suitcases are not permitted inside.

You can cancel your tour for any reason up to 24 hours before your tour departure time and receive a full refund. Within 24 hours we’ve already started preparing for your tour and won’t easily be able to fill your spot, so we won’t be able to offer a refund after that point.

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