Notre Dame Interior and Exterior Small Group Guided Tour
Overview
Discover the magic of Notre-Dame on this one-hour small group Paris tour that blends powerful storytelling with iconic sights. Begin with a 40-minute guided walk around the cathedral’s legendary exterior. Your guide brings the Gothic design to life, from the Western facade to the soaring flying buttresses.
Then step inside for a 30-minute escorted visit of the newly reopened interior. Walk through the nave, admire sacred relics and vibrant stained glass, and gain deeper insight into the cathedral’s dramatic history and inspiring restoration.
Highlights:
- 1-hour Notre-Dame Cathedral tour
- 30-minute guided exterior walking tour
- See the Rose Window, facade, and buttresses
- 30-minute walk around the inside of the cathedral
- Explore nave, stained glass, and relics
- Ideal for first-time visitors
- Fast, meaningful way to experience Notre-Dame
What's Included
- Interior Walk - silient
- Exterior Tour Of Notre Dame
- Professional Tour Guide
- Fast Track Entry Tickets
- Shoulders must be covered; shorts and skirts must be knee-length to enter the cathedral.
- No refunds if entry is denied due to dress code—please dress respectfully for this sacred site.
- Groups of any size may be split up without notice - this in compliance with Notre Dame rules
- Groups of more than 5 will be split up into separate groups in compliance with Notre Dame rules
- Guide Gratuities
Meeting Location
11 Rue Lagrange
75005 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Notre Dame
Paris, France
The tour will conclude inside Notre Dame cathedral
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Notre-Dame is an active place of worship with a strict dress code. All visitors must dress modestly to be allowed entry. Shoulders must be covered (no sleeveless tops). Shorts and skirts must be of knee-length or longer. Entry may be refused by cathedral staff if attire is deemed inappropriate. No refunds will be issued if entry is denied due to failure to follow the dress code.
- 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.
- If your tour coincides with a scheduled religious service, please note that guides are not permitted to provide commentary inside the cathedral during the mass. It is your responsibility to consult the official Notre-Dame website for the most up-to-date mass schedule, as services may impact the guiding experience.
- Please note: Group sizes are limited to 5 guests. Larger groups may be split without prior notice, and you may not be guaranteed to remain with your booking party. This policy ensures compliance with site regulations and provides the best possible experience for all guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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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.
- Interior Walk - silient.
- Exterior Tour Of Notre Dame.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Fast Track Entry Tickets.
- Shoulders must be covered; shorts and skirts must be knee-length to enter the cathedral.
- No refunds if entry is denied due to dress code—please dress respectfully for this sacred site.
- Groups of any size may be split up without notice - this in compliance with Notre Dame rules.
- Groups of more than 5 will be split up into separate groups in compliance with Notre Dame rules.
- Guide Gratuities.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Interior and Exterior Small Group Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- 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 Interior and Exterior Small Group 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
- Interior Walk - silient
- Exterior Tour Of Notre Dame
- Professional Tour Guide
- Fast Track Entry Tickets
- Shoulders must be covered; shorts and skirts must be knee-length to enter the cathedral.
- No refunds if entry is denied due to dress code—please dress respectfully for this sacred site.
- Groups of any size may be split up without notice - this in compliance with Notre Dame rules
- Groups of more than 5 will be split up into separate groups in compliance with Notre Dame rules
- Guide Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Notre-Dame is an active place of worship with a strict dress code. All visitors must dress modestly to be allowed entry. Shoulders must be covered (no sleeveless tops). Shorts and skirts must be of knee-length or longer. Entry may be refused by cathedral staff if attire is deemed inappropriate. No refunds will be issued if entry is denied due to failure to follow the dress code.
- 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.
- If your tour coincides with a scheduled religious service, please note that guides are not permitted to provide commentary inside the cathedral during the mass. It is your responsibility to consult the official Notre-Dame website for the most up-to-date mass schedule, as services may impact the guiding experience.
- Please note: Group sizes are limited to 5 guests. Larger groups may be split without prior notice, and you may not be guaranteed to remain with your booking party. This policy ensures compliance with site regulations and provides the best possible experience for all guests.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
