Notre-Dame Outside Tour with Timed Entry
Overview
Meet your guide near Notre-Dame Cathedral and begin your experience with a 30-minute guided tour of the exterior in a group of up to 25 guests. During this portion, your guide will share insights into the cathedral’s history, Gothic architecture, and cultural significance, helping you better understand this iconic landmark.
After the exterior guided portion, you will benefit from skip-the-line access to enter the cathedral at a reserved time, ensuring a smooth and organized entry.
Once inside, you are free to explore the cathedral on your own at your own pace. Take time to admire the stunning stained glass, soaring arches, and sacred artworks while enjoying the flexibility to experience the interior as you wish.
Admission to Notre-Dame is free as it’s a place of worship; charges apply only for guided services.
What you’ll do
Explore the newly reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral with or without a licensed guide. Admire the soaring Gothic arches, radiant stained glass, and sacred artworks. Learn about 850 years of history, from medieval Paris to Napoleon’s coronation and Victor Hugo’s famous novel. Choose a self-guided group entry or a guided visit led by a certified professional guide (up to 25 people), officially authorized to interpret France’s historic monuments. Enjoy a smooth and organized experience via the official group rentry, allowing you to focus on history, architecture, and the spirit of this sacred space. L’entrée à la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris est libre et gratuite. Les prestations proposées sont indépendantes de l’entrée dans l’édifice. Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral is free and open to all. The services offered are independent from entrance to the site.
What’s included
- Timed Entry only with Group tours
- Exterior guided tour
Not included
- Tips
- No short skirts/shorts, sleeveless/low-cut/offensive tops.
- The cathedral is a place of worship,&really strict about dressing, guest have to be dressed modestly
Meeting point
Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes
Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul II, 75004, Paris
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- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- 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.
- Your guide will be waiting for you beside the Statue of Charlemagne, located on the right-hand side of Notre-Dame Cathedral when facing the main entrance. Look for the sign that says “Uncle Sam Tours.” You can also type “Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes” into Google Maps.
- Admission to Notre-Dame is free as it’s a place of worship; charges apply only for guided services.
From €55
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