Bayeux Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Bayeux Cathedral (Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Bayeux). Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Historic Bayeux Daily Group City Tour In English 2 hours (March-Sept)
• Private Walking Guided Tour of Historic Bayeux English or French
• Private Tour to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d' Auge from Bayeux
• Private Tour to Bayeux, Honfleur and Pays d' Auge from Caen
• Private 8-hour Tour to Bayeux & Caen from Le Havre cruise port With Driver

It’s free to enter Bayeux Cathedral, but many travelers choose to visit with a guide to learn about the 11th-century cathedral, its architectural details, and its fascinating history. Guided walking tours of Bayeux start from US$21, and typically include a visit to the cathedral alongside other Bayeux highlights.

Bayeux Cathedral is open to the public every day except during religious services. Hours vary by season, but it typically opens between 8.30am and 10am and closes between 5pm and 7pm. On select days, such as Sundays in low season, the cathedral may close over lunchtime between 12.30pm and 2pm.

Yes, guided tours are organized by the Bayeux Tourist Office and include visits to the treasury and chapter house, typically closed to the public. Tours must be booked in advance and are available in French and English. You can also explore the cathedral with a Bayeux city tour.

Bayeux Cathedral is located in the city center of Bayeux and can be easily reached on foot from most central sights. Buses stop at the Hotel de Ville, just a short walk away, while the closest parking is on 10 Rue Tardif, just to the south.

Bayeux Cathedral features a mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Highlights include the two Romanesque towers adorned with Gothic-style tympanums, the Gothic choir, and the neoclassical high altar. Inside, you’ll also find magnificent stained glass windows and ornamental carvings, along with the original 11th-century crypt, notable for its striking murals.