Notre Dame Exterior Professional Guided Tour
Overview
Discover the magic of Notre Dame Cathedral with a tour blending expert guidance and the freedom to explore.
Your Experience
Begin with a guided tour of Notre Dame’s breathtaking exterior. From its iconic gargoyles and flying buttresses to the grand west facade, your guide will bring its Gothic beauty to life. Learn about its history, cultural legacy, and how Victor Hugo’s novel helped save this masterpiece.
After the guided portion, transition seamlessly to the general admission line for interior access. Inside, marvel at the soaring nave, vibrant rose windows, and sacred relics like the Crown of Thorns. With your guide’s insights, explore at your own pace and savor the beauty of this architectural treasure.
Why Choose This Tour?
Expert Exterior Tour: Uncover the stories behind the architecture.
Smooth Experience: Enjoy a seamless transition to your self-guided visit.
Memorable Journey: Immerse yourself in Notre Dame’s timeless splendor.
Book now for an unforgettable experience!
What's Included
- The Best Professional and Knowledgeable Guides
- All About Notre Dame’s Architecture and Interior Artworks
- Guided Visit to Notre Dame’s Exterior
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Scheduled Entry Ticket
- Notre-Dame Cathedral access and reserved time slot
- Guided Tour inside of Notre Dame. This part of the tour is self-guided.
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
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 954 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-366458P8
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- The Best Professional and Knowledgeable Guides.
- All About Notre Dame’s Architecture and Interior Artworks.
- Guided Visit to Notre Dame’s Exterior.
- Lunch.
- Bottled water.
- Private transportation.
- Scheduled Entry Ticket.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral access and reserved time slot.
- Guided Tour inside of Notre Dame. This part of the tour is self-guided.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Exterior Professional Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Exterior Professional 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
- The Best Professional and Knowledgeable Guides
- All About Notre Dame’s Architecture and Interior Artworks
- Guided Visit to Notre Dame’s Exterior
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Scheduled Entry Ticket
- Notre-Dame Cathedral access and reserved time slot
- Guided Tour inside of Notre Dame. This part of the tour is self-guided.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 954 travelers
