Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Flexible Options

About this experience

Notre-Dame Cathedral is more than a historic landmark — it stands as a powerful symbol of Paris’s heritage, faith, and resilience. This guided experience offers three distinct ways to discover it, allowing you to choose the level of depth and immersion that best suits your interests. From there, your experience continues based on the option selected: Option 1: Guided Exterior Tour with Independent Interior Visit Participate in a guided tour of the exterior with our expert guide, followed by independent access to the cathedral’s interior. Option 2: Semi Private Guided Tour with Independent Interior Visit Limited to just 12 guests for a more intimate experience. Option 3: Fully Private Tour with Independent Interior Visit Enjoy a fully private experience reserved exclusively for you and your group. With your own dedicated expert guide, you'll benefit from a more personalized, comfortable and memorable visit.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 1h

   Option 1: Guided Exterior Tour with Independent Interior Visit Participate in a guided tour of the exterior with our expert guide, followed by independent access to the cathedral’s interior. Option 2: Semi Private Guided Tour with Independent Interior Visit Limited to just 12 guests for a more intimate experience. Option 3: Fully Private Tour with Independent Interior Visit Enjoy a fully private experience reserved exclusively for you and your group. With your own dedicated expert guide, you'll benefit from a more personalized and memorable visit. Please note: Shoulders must be covered; shorts and skirts must be knee-length to enter the cathedral.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet us in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in front of statue of Charlemagne on horseback (Green Statue). Our guide will be holding a black sign saying 'Bonjour'. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour.

Meet us in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in front of statue of Charlemagne and His Paladins. Our guide will be holding a black sign saying 'Bonjour'. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour. Latecomers risk losing the experience.

Before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Shoulders must be covered; shorts and skirts must be knee-length to enter the cathedral.
• Religious services: During Mass, guiding inside the cathedral is not permitted. Please consult the official Notre-Dame schedule, as services may impact your visit.
• Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals risk missing the experience entirely.
• Exceptional closures: Notre-Dame Cathedral may close without prior notice. Please check the official website in advance. If the interior is unavailable, an extended exterior guided tour (approximately 1 hour) will be provided instead.
• The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.