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Notre Dame Cathedral Small Group Guided Tour with Scheduled Access

1  hour
45  mins
1-9  people
Join a 1.5-hour small-group guided visit of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, led by a licensed expert who brings its remarkable history to life. Explore the cathedral’s Gothic masterpiece up close from its legendary façade to the interior, rich in symbolism and restored beauty.
From 94.90€ / person
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Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Standard Public Entry

Immerse yourself in the living history of Notre-Dame Cathedral on a 1.5-hour guided tour led by a licensed expert.

Begin outside the monument, where your guide will reveal the stories behind the iconic façade, from its Gothic architecture and medieval craftsmanship to the symbolism hidden in its remarkable sculptures.

You'll then enter the cathedral with your group's scheduled access. Using individual headsets, your guide will continue to lead you through the cathedral, ensuring you don't miss a single story or architectural detail.

Inside, admire the soaring vaulted ceilings, magnificent stained-glass windows, and the extraordinary restoration that has brought Notre-Dame back to life following the 2019 fire.

Limited to just 9 guests, this tour offers a relaxed, personal way to discover one of Paris's greatest masterpieces, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and engage with your guide throughout the visit.

Highlights

Explore both the exterior and interior with your guide, uncovering the stories hidden in every stone.
Benefit from scheduled group access for a smooth start to your guided visit.
Discover the cathedral's Gothic masterpieces, soaring vaults, and magnificent stained-glass windows.
Learn how Notre-Dame survived the 2019 fire and witness its remarkable restoration firsthand.
Enjoy a relaxed small-group experience with just 9 guests and an expert local guide.

What's Included

1.5-hour guided tour including commentary outside and inside Notre-Dame Cathedral
Pre-booked scheduled entry to the cathedral
Licensed English-speaking professional guide
Small group limited to 9 guests maximum
Radio headsets so you can always hear your guide

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.

Accredited Local Guide

Your professional guide will bring to life the tumultuous history of this much-loved monument.

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.

Accredited expert guide

Your professional guide will bring to life the tumultuous history of this much-loved monument

Frequently Asked Questions

No — entry to Notre Dame Cathedral is free for all visitors during opening hours.  

This tour explores both inside and outside the cathedral. Highlights include:

  • The sculpted Gothic façade and iconic rose windows.
  • The soaring vaulted ceilings and vast nave.
  • Stained‑glass windows and restored artwork.

Details on the architecture, history, and symbolism from your expert guide.
You will also spend more time on specific features with deeper commentary from your guide.

We have a pre-booked entry reservation for our group with a scheduled entry time.

Your tour starts at our Paris Today shop — please don’t go straight to the cathedral. Your guide will meet you there, welcome your group, give an introduction, and walk you together to Notre Dame to begin the visit. It’s more comfortable and much less crowded than the area around the cathedral, and is just a few minutes walking distance.

Yes — the tour includes continuous guiding inside Notre Dame, so you benefit from expert commentary on the art, architecture, history, and restoration work throughout your visit.

This is a small group tour with a maximum of 9 guests. It allows for an intimate and personal visit.

Yes — Notre Dame is a place of worship and visitors are asked to dress respectfully. This generally means covering shoulders, chest, torso, stomach, and thighs. Hats should be removed inside. Avoid overly revealing or transparent clothing.

All visitors go through security screening before entry. Large bags or luggage are not permitted, and you may be asked to open bags for inspection. Cameras without flash are allowed in most areas, but selfie sticks and poles are prohibited.

Yes — non‑flash photography is generally permitted inside the cathedral in most areas. Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed, and please be respectful of worshippers during prayer times.

Once you exit the cathedral, you will need to get back into the entry line if you decide you would like to go back in. Our guided tours include a full interior visit. If you want to stay longer in the cathedral at the end of your tour you can do so.

Yes — Notre Dame welcomes visitors of all ages. However, younger children should be supervised, and the atmosphere inside is quiet and contemplative.

Yes — Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is wheelchair‑accessible and welcoming to visitors with mobility needs, with adapted routes and facilities in place. If you have specific accessibility needs, let us know in advance so we can help where possible.

Visiting Notre Dame with a knowledgeable guide transforms your experience. Your guide shares fascinating stories, explains the meaning behind the Gothic sculptures, stained glass, and architecture, and recounts the dramatic events of the 2019 fire and its restoration. Even while waiting to enter, your time is spent learning and exploring — something you can’t get on a solo visit — and you won’t miss the cathedral’s hidden details.

You can change your booking up to 24 hours before your tour departure time. If you booked directly with us, use the Manage My Booking section in the footer of our website. If you booked on one of our partner platforms, please contact them to make the change.

Need to change plans? We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. After this, all preparations are made and confirmed and we cannot provide a refund.  If you need to cancel within 24 hours we recommend that you check with your travel insurer.

We’d love to hear your feedback if you enjoyed your tour. We share all reviews with our guides, and they truly appreciate hearing that you had a great time — it means a lot to all of us. Your comments also help other travelers discover our tours and support our small local team.

If you booked through one of our partner platforms, they’ll send you a review link after your tour. You’re also welcome to leave a review on our TripAdvisor or Google pages.Thank you for taking the time to share your experience — we really appreciate it!

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