Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour with Free Entry Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior Guided Tour
ID: GYG695603-1184928
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Experience a Notre Dame guided tour, exploring its stunning exterior before enjoying Notre Dame entry for free. Discover its Gothic beauty and rich history in just one hour.
Join our Notre Dame Guided Tour for an in-depth exploration of Paris’s most iconic cathedral, located on Île de la Cité. For one hour, your professional guide will reveal the awe-inspiring details of the cathedral’s exterior, from its intricate flying buttresses and gargoyles to the symbolic sculptures that adorn the West Façade. You’ll also discover how Victor Hugo’s classic novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, played a pivotal role in preserving this architectural marvel.
After your guided exterior walk, your guide will direct you to the general admission line for Notre Dame entry, which is free and does not require a timed ticket. While there’s no skip-the-line option available, any waiting period only adds to the anticipation of witnessing Notre Dame’s newly restored interior.
Once inside, stroll through the cathedral at your own pace. Stand beneath the vaulted ceilings, marvel at the crown of stained-glass rose windows, and soak up the spiritual atmosphere. Enriched by your guide’s insights, you’ll appreciate every carved detail and centuries-old relic, even more so as this sacred landmark continues its remarkable rebirth after the 2019 fire.
Highlights
- Notre Dame Entry: Enjoy general admission access after the tour (This is free)
- Expert-Led Notre Dame Exterior Tour: Explore the cathedral’s Gothic architecture
- Île de la Cité Insight: Learn why this island anchors Notre Dame
- Perfect for All: History buffs, architecture lovers, and anyone visiting Paris.
- See the Emmanuel Bell and the bell towers that survived the 2019 fire
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly. In case of rain, bring an umbrella.
• We do not provide time entry tickets into Notre Dame nor are we selling any type of entry into Notre Dame. Entry to Notre Dame is free for anyone who wishes to visit, we are providing guidance on how to enter and a historic exterior walking tour.
• The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to the historic nature of the sites.
Meet your guide outside of Cafe Panis. Please look carefully for the guide outside of the Cafe. The guide will be holding a red and white sign that reads "One Journey," making it easy to identify them in the busy area. Ensure to arrive 15 minutes early to meet your guide.
INCLUDED
- One-hour guided exterior tour of Notre Dame in English
- Notre Dame Entry (free to the general public)
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour inside Notre Dame
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional but appreciated)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
