Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour
Overview
Experience one of Paris' most iconic landmarks with an expert guide who brings centuries of history, Gothic architecture, and the remarkable restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral to life. Discover fascinating stories behind its magnificent façade, soaring towers, gargoyles, and world-famous rose windows while enjoying an informative and engaging walking tour. After the guided tour, continue your visit by exploring the cathedral's breathtaking interior independently at your own pace, allowing you to fully appreciate one of France's greatest architectural masterpieces.
Skip the Line Sainte-Chapelle + ND Free Entry:
Discover Notre-Dame's exterior and Sainte-Chapelle on a fully guided tour of two iconic Gothic landmarks. Enjoy expert commentary as you explore their history and stunning Gothic architecture.
What's Included
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Skip-the-Line Access to Sainte Chapelle (if option selected)
- Independent visit inside Notre-Dame Cathedral after Exterior guided tour
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line or reserved entry
- Access to Cathedral Towers
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Île de la Cité
75004 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- The cathedral is a place of worship and follows religious monument rules. Guests are required to dress modestly — no short skirts, shorts, sleeveless, low-cut tops.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals risk missing the experience entirely.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Expert English-speaking guide.
- Skip-the-Line Access to Sainte Chapelle (if option selected).
- Independent visit inside Notre-Dame Cathedral after Exterior guided tour.
- Gratuities.
- Skip-the-line or reserved entry.
- Access to Cathedral Towers.
- Transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Skip-the-Line Access to Sainte Chapelle (if option selected)
- Independent visit inside Notre-Dame Cathedral after Exterior guided tour
- Gratuities
- Skip-the-line or reserved entry
- Access to Cathedral Towers
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
- The cathedral is a place of worship and follows religious monument rules. Guests are required to dress modestly — no short skirts, shorts, sleeveless, low-cut tops.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals risk missing the experience entirely.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
