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The Ultimate Notre-Dame Cathedral & Île de la Cité Walking Tour

4.4(1,475)Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1475 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy LetzGo City Tours
Notre Dame - Interior

About this activity

Discover the history, beauty, and remarkable rebirth of Notre-Dame Cathedral with an expert local Paris guide on this immersive walking experience through the heart of historic Paris.

Your experience begins with a comprehensive guided walking tour around the exterior of the newly restored Notre-Dame Cathedral and the historic Île de la Cité.

Following your guided introduction, you are free to enter Notre-Dame Cathedral independently allowing you to explore the magnificent interior at your own pace and discover its beauty in a peaceful and personal way.

Unlike a traditional interior guided tour, this experience gives you the freedom to spend as much time as you wish inside the cathedral after receiving all the historical context and recommendations from your guide.

You'll also explore the enchanting streets of the Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris, discovering hidden squares, historic bridges, medieval streets, and many of the city's most iconic landmarks.

What's included

  • ✓Panoramic Views of the breathtaking Île de la Cité and the Seine River
  • ✓Notre Dame Cathedral and its breathtaking architecture
  • ✓Independent visit inside Notre-Dame Cathedral via the cathedral's individual visitor entry system
  • ✓Guided tour with first-class guide & recommendations on the highlights not to miss inside Notre-Dame
  • ✓Optional upgrade to enter the Sainte-Chapelle, a 13th-century royal chapel built by King Louis IX
  • ✓Optional Upgrade to fully guided Notre Dame visit buy selecting the upgrade option
  • ✓Fully guided exterior tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral

Not included

  • ✕Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off / Transportation / Food and Drink / Gratitude

Meeting and pickup

  • MEETING TIME: 15 minutes before the scheduled start time Or a little earlier if you want your guide to point you to the best ice cream shop of Paris MEETING PLACE: Place Louis Aragon, Quai de Bourbon, 75004 Paris MEETING POINT: Meet your guide at the benches under the trees

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
  • Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
  • Please bring: Photo ID, Comfortable shoes and water (we will be waiting in the sun), Church dress code: A scarf or jumper to cover your shoulders
  • Please be aware that due to the recent re opening of Notre Dame the Cathedral is extremely popular causing wait times to increase. This is completely out of our control.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
  • Guests who upgraded to enter to Sainte-Chappelle, please bring: Photo ID, Comfortable shoes and water (we will be waiting in the sun), Church dress code: A scarf or jumper to cover your shoulders

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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