Notre-Dame Cathedral Access and Outdoor Walking Tour
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Paris, France
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about the history and Gothic architecture of the Notre-Dame de Paris with help from a local guide on this small-group outdoor tour. Listen as your guide explains the cultural significance of this iconic piece of the Paris skyline, and learn more about the vital renovation efforts to restore it.
- A great Paris experience for history and architecture buffs
- Hear more about what happened during the 2019 fire
- Get a better understanding of Notre-Dame’s past and present
- Enjoy a more intimate experience in a group of 15 tops
What's Included
- Guide service
- Notre Dame Cathedral entry.
- Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 21 Quai de Montebello, 75005 Paris, France
Meeting Point: Join us opposite Café Panis, at the corner of the bridge on 21 Quai de Montebello, 75005 Paris. Our guide will be wearing a reg cap with the perfect vacation logo. We look forward to welcoming you there! Nearest Train : RER B
End point
- Crypte Archéologique de l'İle de la Cité7 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Shoulders must be covered; shorts and skirts must reach the knee to enter the cathedral. No refunds if entry is denied due to dress code.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 503 reviews
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Amy_K, Jul 2026
Beware of this tour. It is a scam. We paid and showed up and there was a man who told us that our tour started in an hour. Not the time it had originally stated. They were not ready to refund or cancel until I pressed them.
Wendi_B, Jun 2026
Notre dame inside is okay. But I can to say I dud it . The guide Rita, outside was amazing. Thank you
Dena_M, May 2026
Despite the cold, windy, and a rainy day. Elizabeth was lovely. She took her time with our tour and even walked us to a cafe she recommended for brunch.
Ronald_P, May 2026
This was an amazingly helpful experience. The Guide gave us a very proficient and nicely humorous chat about the circumstances surrounding the Notre Dame fire. This was preceded by a very thorough verbal presentation at the front of the cathedral with reference to historical features of Notre Dame development.
Craig_B, May 2026
Guide was great, friendly and knowledgeable. She took the time to answer all questions! Time well spent!
John_K, May 2026
Our tour operator and guide were excellent, and provided great insight on the Cathedral both pre and post fire as well as throughout history.
Greg_T, May 2026
We met the Viator tour guide on the corner, away from the church. She explained that we were to go inside on our own, for FREE, and use their FREE app or devices to tour the cathedral. Following that, we were to meet the guide AWAY from the church, outside, and she would explain the exterior features. The reason the meeting places were away from the church is that the church will apparently not allow outside guides on their premises. Punt this! Go inside the church, ask for info, and enjoy your FREE tour.
Doug_C, May 2026
Faun tour with knowledgeable guide that is fun learned history and impact from the fire of 2019 you will enjoy
Deborah_L, May 2026
Our Tour Guide was in inspiring fashion, designer, and gave a fresh, young twist to explaining thousands of years of history with this amazing cathedral. It was so nice to see it restored after countless hours of hands-on restoration done by true craftsmen. Loved it!
Barbara_M, Apr 2026
Rita was wonderful! Very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We would definitely recommend this tour and Rita.
Barbara_K, Apr 2026
Elizabeth was fantastic! Her knowledge was superb and her energy was exhilarating!
We very much enjoyed her performance!
William_A, Apr 2026
My reason for booking the tour was to avoid the long lines for entry. As it turned out, when I booked for Sunday morning there was no line. Communication was good, and no problems finding the meeting spot. Our guide , Rita was very knowledgeable and made the walking tour worth the expense. She’s a very charming guide.
Nelson_R, Apr 2026
Elizabeth was great, patient, and very informative. My husband and I loved her tour and learned a lot from her.
Natalie_M, Mar 2026
Very knowledgeable guide points out details and fascinating facts that are not in the usual guide books and articles. Very engaging. Well worth the money and the time, leaving lots of food for thought and facts for discussion for a long time afterwards!
Ove_J, Mar 2026
Very good experience with our guide Rita. Interesting to learn much more about this beatuful cathedral. Highly recommended.
MariaPia_M, Mar 2026
Our guide, Elizabeth spoke clearly and loud and gave us lots of information about the history of Notre Dame. It was well worth taking the interesting tour.
Jamelia_M, Mar 2026
This is a very informative tour and very engaging. Elizabeth is a friendly and knowledgeable host. She made us feel welcomed and comfortable. I learned a lot about Notre Dame that I did not know before. The tour is just the right amount of time to see the church and then learn some history. Highly recommend!
Shana_G, Mar 2026
Fantastic tour! So informative. The cathedral is beautiful. This a must do tour! Highly recommend!!!
Vladimir_G, Jan 2026
Very limited knowledge about the cathedral and the history of Paris. Mistakes about years and centuries in history.
David_H, Jan 2026
Stunning visit
Easy access
Informative
Tour host on time
Very helpful
Allowed us to visit on our own
Nikki_M, Jan 2026
Elizabeth was an amazing tour guide. She explained the Notre Dame in a special way that really painted the picture of the history of this amazing church. I would recommend this tour, especially if you get Elizabeth as your guide!
Pratima_G, Jan 2026
Great host! Detailed history. Her heart was in it.
You could tell it wasn’t just a job ❤️
It was super cold that day in January but she made it fun.
Rob_J, Dec 2025
The only reason i booked this tour was to get access to the cathedral. But as Anna K said in her Oct 25th review Notre Dame is FREE to enter. They simply had someone meet us who was not a “guide” who just walked us through the normal line (no special entry) with everyone else. There was no special entry. we could have done everything ourselves. Now once we did a self guided walk around inside the guide then met us outside for an outdoor tour. She was actually very good and knowledgeable. But to sell the tour as cathedral access plus a walking tour is a case of misselling. It was a walking tour alone. Just be aware before you buy the tickets.
SHANNON_W, Dec 2025
Nick was a great toue guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. We enjoyed our time at the cathedral and learning all of the history.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
"Thank you so much! We're thrilled to hear Nick was a fantastic tour guide – knowledgeable and funny! Glad you enjoyed your time at the cathedral and learned about its rich history."
Joanie_B, Dec 2025
We were given 45 minutes to walk through the interior of the cathedral. I liked that a lot. I had been to the cathedral several times before, but the renovated cathedral interior left me speechless.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
"Thank you so much! We're glad you enjoyed the extra time inside the cathedral and that the renovated interior impressed you, even after previous visits. Appreciate your feedback!"
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Jasmina_V, Nov 2025
Great tour to enter Notre Dame early in the morning.
June was so knowledgable, and shared with us interesting stories.
Thank you June
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for the great review.
Elisa_A, Nov 2025
The guide, June, was very informative. June was very knowledgeable and funny also. We learnt a lot about Notre Dame. It was very interesting.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
"Glad you enjoyed June's tour! She's definitely a wealth of knowledge and her humor made the experience even better - thanks for the review.
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Pamela_K, Nov 2025
I would have liked to have a better more informed guide. He talked about Jesus washing the LEGS of someone in a painting. It was a good way to get in, but that was about it.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
It sounds like the guide's information might not have been entirely accurate. Jesus washing the feet of someone is a well-known biblical story, perhaps that was what was being referenced? Either way, sorry the experience wasn't up to par.
Richard_A, Nov 2025
The guide was waiting at the appointed location on time and was very polite, he kept the perfect pace for the group and really provided get insight,
Response from Host, Nov 2025
"Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear the guide was punctual, polite, and kept a great pace, providing valuable insights about Notre-Dame Cathedral with The Perfect Vacation."
FangFang_L, Nov 2025
Absolutely wonderful. June was so lovely, welcoming and informative. We learnt so much. The cathedral is stunning and it was so well worth it having a guided walking tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
"A huge thank you for your amazing review! We're delighted to hear that June was lovely and informative, and that you had a wonderful time exploring Notre-Dame Cathedral with our guided tour. We appreciate your kind words!"
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