90 Minutes Notre Dame Exterior Semi Private Tour

Paris, France

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn the little-known stories behind one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks during this guided tour of the Notre Dame Cathedral. Understand the history and legacy of the celebrated medieval-era monument through detailed explanations from a trained art historian. Groups are capped at only 20 participants, giving you plenty of time to ask questions.

An art historian-led guided tour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral
Learn about the landmark’s architectural history and the meaning behind its symbols
View the cathedral from all exterior sides
Enjoy a semi-private experience in a group limited to 20 travelers total

What's Included

Live professional art historian guide
Visit to the cathedral on the outside
A detailed presentation of the cathedral's history, symbolism and cultural importance

Tip
Notre-Dame Cathedral access and reserved time slot

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes
75004 Île de la Cité, France
The guide will be waiting for you in front of the Charlemagne (the horseman) statue, carrying a red canvas tote bag.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.4:30 pm

Itinerary

Point zero des routes de France

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Square Jean XXIII

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are 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.
We only visit the exterior.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Reviews

4.3

based on 6 reviews

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Visiting Notre Dame today

Nicole_C, Apr 2025

Tour guides are still not allowed into cathedral but tour and information about exterior is fascinating and worth the visit. Guide gave a lot of information about what could be found inside too, if you chose to visit on your own.

Notre Dame NO SHOW

NATHAN_V, Oct 2022

We arrived 15 minutes early at the statue of King Charlemaine. No guide showed up. We went to other people and asked about the semi=private tour. We had no guide and no notice from Viator that the tour had been canceled or postponed. We paid for this in advance and got robbed.

A journey to the history of Paris

Aleksandra_H, Mar 2022

Very interesting tour. The guide has a high level of knowledge, as well as a sympathetic dose of humor. The guide adapts to its audience and can answer very specific questions, as well as more general ones. I would recommend this tour to travelers who love the history and the city of Paris.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

hi there, thanks again for the kind words and a great review. I really like this tour, as I am the author of the app that took several years of research and production. This tour is a snippet of it, and is always an enjoyable topic of conversation, especially with such smart and inquisitive interlocutor. I do hope to see you again soon. Kind regards, Boris, Paris in person private tours

Magic of Notre Dame uncovered

Sonja_N, Mar 2022

The tour was excellent, Notre Dame seen through completely new eyes. Kudos to the Guide for making it such a good experience for us!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

hi there, Thanks for the kind words - it was truly a pleasure to have a guest as engaged and invested as you are. I am looking forward to seeing you again soon for some of our other tours. Kind regards, Boris, Paris in person private tours

It doesn’t get any better than this!

Philip_M, Mar 2022

🤩 Of all the serious tours we’ve done, this was the most eye opening, interesting, and expertly run. The operator also has an app that is the best resource I’ve seen for understanding Notre Dame and appreciating its art.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

hi there, Thanks for the kind words. This tour is of special importance to me as I have spent so much time studying and researching Notre Dame for the purposes of the mobile app. I truly enjoy talking about, and even more so, I enjoy talking to engaged and curious audience. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Kind regards, Boris, Paris in person private tours