Paris · NOTRE-DAME TOURS
The cathedral is back, and the island around it holds Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie and the oldest streets in Paris. These 15 walks cover the exterior and the Île de la Cité, some with the crypt or the towers, priced and paced for a morning.
A 90-minute Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité walking tour with exterior stops and included entry to the archaeological crypt underneath.
“Our tour guide was amazing! She was very friendly, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an interesting tour of the exterior grounds of Notre Dame in Paris.”
A 45-minute VR show in La Défense recreating Notre-Dame from the 13th century to today, with history and 3D views.
“Amazing experience and definitely worth doing to understand the construction of the cathedral. After the experience, theres also a detailrf exhibition outlining how it is constructed. I had 2 hiccups with the VR Experience- one crashed due to someone knocking the cable off me and another because I was probably bowing (i.e. doing too extreme movements), but the staff was always on standby to assist.”
Guided Notre-Dame exterior tour plus free self-paced entry inside. Learn gargoyles, Gothic design, and the 2019 fire restoration.
“Amazing! Very entertaining, our guide was personable and informative.”
Small-group bike tour linking Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, the Seine and more, with helmets and local tips for value.
“Great way to get your bearings and you see so much in a short time. Lunch is half way in a small village which was a lovely surprise!”
Early access walking tour around Notre Dame and Île de la Cité, with guided highlights and interior time, plus optional Sainte-Chapelle.
“Our guide was so good! Nina was so fun and so well versed. She made the history of the cathedral come to life. She was funny and personable. The story of the cathedral came to life as she pointed out the details of the structure. She also knew so much about the history of Paris. Everyone in our group loved her and the entire tour. She made a point to include the children. Simply amazing experience!”
2-hour small-group walk on Île de la Cité, with timed entry to Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, plus an outside look at Notre-Dame.
“Our tour was fantastic. Antoine (Anthony) was an excellent guide…a wealth of information. Very engaging and he moved the tour along at a perfect pace. I would take one of his tours again if we are ever back in Paris…he was a pleasure to get to know!”
Small-group Notre-Dame walk with optional crypt and Sainte-Chapelle entry. 90 minutes, English guide, plus stops on Île de la Cité.
“It was fantastic our tour guide was amazing and knowledgeable and she was so incredibly friendly”
English guided outdoor walk on Île de la Cité, Notre-Dame photo stops, then Sainte-Chapelle timed entry with self-guided time inside.
“Really informative and interesting. Worth doing. Our guide insured everyone was engaged and listening”
90-minute Île de la Cité walk with Notre-Dame facade clues, Sainte-Chapelle views, Marché aux Fleurs, and an Archeological Crypt ticket.
“Remi was a delight and very knowledgeable about the site and surrounding areas. He knew how to bring us in to his conversation and keep us interested and entertained.”
90-minute small-group walk around Île de la Cité, outdoor Notre Dame sights, and Sainte-Chapelle entry for $75.
“Perkins was great, he was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions.”
A one-hour English guided walk for Notre-Dame’s exterior details, plus free general admission to enter on your own. Choose morning or afternoon.
“Our guide, a fellow Canadian, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and an exceptional storyteller. Her passion for the history of Notre Dame and Paris made for a great experience.”
Île de la Cité guided tour with skip-the-line Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie, Notre-Dame exterior, ending near Pont Neuf.
“Your guide never showed up. We looked all around for the guide, a group, anything and never found them. Explored the site on our own.”
Outdoor Notre-Dame area walk with Sainte-Chapelle entry included, guided in English, plus time for photos and your own stained-glass exploring.
“Our guide Yasmina was so knowledgable and very friendly! She was a great guide and provided a lot of details about the history of both Saint Chapelle and Notre Dame.”
One-hour guided Notre Dame exterior tour plus free general entry guidance, great for Gothic details and first-time Paris planning.
“Sonny, was a very pleasant and knowledgeable individual. He pointed things out that you would never know unless you had a guide.”
Walk Ile de la Cité with a local guide, see Notre Dame from outside, then use timed entry to Sainte-Chapelle for stained glass on your own pace.
“Crystal invited questions and was very informative and helpful.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
