Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Guided walk around the outside of Notre-Dame Cathedral in English
- Guided tour inside the cathedral
- Tickets (it is free to enter)
- Time-reserved tickets (you have to book these yourself on Notre Dame's website)
- Guided walk around the outside of Notre-Dame Cathedral in English
- Guided tour inside the cathedral
- Tickets (it is free to enter)
- Time-reserved tickets (you have to book these yourself on Notre Dame's website)
Discover the history and architecture of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece and symbol of Paris. Take a guided walk around the outside of the Cathedral where you’ll see the spires, gargoyles, rosettes, and its famous façade. Uncover its deep history, cultural significance, and the key events that shaped its legacy.
Begin your adventure in front of the Cathedral, where you’ll learn about its history and building. You'll take a full loop of the outside of the Cathedral to admire its different aspects and features.
Learn about the devastating fire of 2019 that ravaged this world-famous Cathedral. Your guide will show you the restored roof and spire and explain the different challenges the restoration brought. Admire the incredible result of 6 years of detailed work to restore Notre-Dame to her former glory.
If you choose the 4.30 pm tour, you can finish your visit by attending mass in the cathedral.
Once your tour is over, your guide will show you to the entrance of the cathedral. Enter yourself and take as long as you like to explore its newly-restored interior. Take in the incredibly bright vaulted ceiling, the renewed stained glass windows, and the buzz of excitement at this sacred landmark’s reopening.
- Admire the incredible result of 6 years of detailed work to restore Notre-Dame
- Learn about the history and architecture of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral
- See the spires, gargoyles, rosettes, and famous facade of the cathedral
- Take advantage of a discounted, flexible cruise ticket to sightsee at your leisure
- Take in the newly-restored interior of the cathedral at your own pace
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
Not allowed
- Flash photography
Know before you go
- Entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and unrestricted. The services offered are independent of entry to the building
- Food and drinks are not allowed inside the cathedral
- If you do not book your ticket in advance, you will need to join the general admission queue to enter the cathedral
- It does not include skip-the-line access or timed reservation tickets to Notre-Dame. Entry is through general admission and lines may be long
- Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted inside the cathedral
- Please wear comfortable shoes for walking
- The tour will run rain or shine
- This is a guided tour around the outside of the cathedral (not inside the cathedral itself)
- You can book timed reservation tickets yourself (free of charge) beforehand: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/visiter/reserver/
