Paris: Notre-Dame The Restored Masterpiece Guided Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Entry into Notre-Dame Cathedral (free)
- Interior and exterior guided tour with headset (if you choose option 1)
- Qualified tour guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Skip-the-line access
- Entry into Notre-Dame Cathedral (free)
- Interior and exterior guided tour with headset (if you choose option 1)
- Qualified tour guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Skip-the-line access
Choose between two exceptional ways to experience Notre-Dame Cathedral, each offering a unique way to discover this iconic monument:
Option 1: Notre-Dame Exterior & Interior with Skip-the-Line & Headsets
Enjoy a complete guided experience of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Begin with a fascinating tour of the exterior before entering the cathedral with your guide through dedicated group access. Equipped with headsets, you'll hear every explanation clearly as your guide reveals the history, architecture, and symbolism of both the exterior and the newly restored interior.
Option 2: Exterior Only with Assisted Free Entry
Join a guided exterior tour followed by assisted free entry, allowing you to explore the cathedral’s interior independently at your own pace.
Both options begin with a guided discovery of Notre-Dame’s breathtaking Gothic façade.
As you walk around the exterior, your guide reveals the meaning behind the sculpted portals, the magnificent rose windows, the famous gargoyles, and the ingenious flying buttresses that made Notre-Dame a masterpiece of medieval engineering.
You’ll also learn how skilled artisans and restorers brought the cathedral back to life following the 2019 fire, restoring one of Paris’ most treasured landmarks.
If you select Option 1, your guide accompanies you inside the cathedral, where you'll discover its beautifully restored interior. Marvel at the soaring stone vaults, stunning stained-glass windows, peaceful chapels, and the remarkable craftsmanship revealed after the restoration. Thanks to the provided headsets, you’ll comfortably follow your guide’s commentary throughout the visit.
If you choose Option 2, you’ll continue your visit inside independently after your guided exterior tour, giving you the freedom to explore the cathedral at your own pace while benefiting from the historical and architectural context shared by your guide beforehand.
Whichever option you choose, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of Notre-Dame’s history, symbolism, and remarkable resilience—an experience that goes far beyond simply admiring its façade.
- Choose between two options (Exterior only or Exterior and Interior)
- Discover the cathedral’s Gothic symbols, sculptures, and architectural genius
- Experience the restored interior filled with light, color & spiritual atmosphere
- Learn the story of Notre-Dame with your expert guide
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
Know before you go
- Admission to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free of charge. The services offered are independent of entry to the cathedral.
- Appropriate clothing is required to enter the Notre-Dame Cathedral (shoulders and knees must be covered).
- In case of exceptional closure of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the interior visit will be replaced by a 1-hour exterior guided tour.
- The exterior tour does not include skip-the-line access. The guide accompanies guests to the cathedral entrance and assists with the entry process. Entrance waiting time depends on crowd levels and security conditions and is independent of our will.
