Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Scheduled Entry

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Paris, France

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

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Overview

Notre-Dame draws millions of visitors, so turning up without a ticket can mean a long wait in the ticket line. This tour, with small-group option available, includes a timed-entry ticket so you head inside as soon as you arrive. Study the West Façade and its three portals from the square, then take in the rose windows, the main altar, and the candlelit side chapels inside.

Visit one of Paris’ busiest landmarks without wasting time in the ticket line
See parts of Notre-Dame you might have otherwise missed with a guide leading the way
Choose between a standard or small-group option to suit your budget
Select from multiple start times throughout the day to fit your schedule

What's Included

Expert licensed English-speaking guide
Guided tour of the cathedral's interior and exterior
Timed group entry into Notre Dame

Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Guide gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes
75004 Île de la Cité, France
Please arrive 15 minutes early. At the equestrian statue of Charlemagne et ses Leudes, on the Parvis Notre-Dame in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Look for our friendly staff in red, holding a bright red “The Tour Guy” sign!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place Jean Paul II

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 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 23 reviews

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Notre Dame guided tour with Fetah (the tour guy)

PatrickTimothy_C, Sep 2026

Fetah is an excellent guide! He was very knowledgeable, thorough and friendly. He answered all my questions. I highly recommend this small group tour.

The refurbished edifice...

RobertC_S, Jun 2026

The refurbished edifice is spectacular. The guide was knowledgeable but much of what he said was unintelligible. This tour NEEDS quiet boxes with a good microphone for the guide.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Robert. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the beautifully restored Notre Dame Cathedral and found your guide knowledgeable. We're sorry, however, that you had difficulty hearing parts of the commentary. We understand how important it is to clearly hear your guide, especially in such a remarkable setting. Your suggestion regarding the use of audio headsets is appreciated, and we've shared your feedback with our local operations team as we continually look for ways to improve the experience for our guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you on another tour in the future.

Our guide was excellent. ...

Suellen_H, May 2026

Our guide was excellent. He provided history and an accounting of the restoration following the fire.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your kind review! We're pleased to hear that your guide provided excellent historical context and meaningful insight into the restoration of Notre Dame. We appreciate you joining the tour.

Not the best

Cheryl_K, May 2026

The tour itself was interesting and informative. However the guide was impatient and in a hurry. We were supposed to be there 15 minutes before. 20 minutes before he was repeat calling and messaging. We were paying our cab. He was loudly telling me that we should’ve able to see the meeting point “right in front of me”. This was a mass of humanity we were navigating. It was rude. We were on time and the tour began ten minutes early. We did our part. He was rushed for some reason.

Response from Host, May 2026

Hi Cheryl, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad you found the tour content interesting, but we are sorry to hear the meeting process felt rushed. While our guides prioritize punctuality to ensure the group clears security checkpoints on time, we aim for a much more welcoming tone than what you described. We have shared your comments with our Paris Operations Manager to ensure our check in process remains professional even during busy times. We are committed to improving and hope to provide a smoother experience for you in the future.

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