Notre-Dame Tour with Access to the Cathedral
Overview
Discover the heart of Paris on a guided walking tour of Ile de la Cité, starting at historic Pont Neuf. Explore hidden gems like Place Dauphine, stroll past the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle, and hear stories of kings, revolutionaries, and medieval life. Your guide will share the history and symbolism of Notre-Dame de Paris before leading you to the cathedral. Inside the newly reopened masterpiece, admire its stained glass, soaring vaults, and centuries of history revealed through its restoration.
Depending on the option you choose:
Guided Ile de la Cité Walk + Guided Visit Inside Notre Dame
Enjoy a guided walk on Ile de la Cité, then explore Notre Dame with a certified guide who brings its art, architecture, and restoration to life.
Ile de la Cité Walk + Notre Dame Escorted Entrance (Group or Semi-Private)
Walk Ile de la Cité with your guide before receiving escorted entry to Notre Dame, where you explore the restored cathedral on your own.
What's Included
- Exterior views of Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie
- Access to the newly restored interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Group/ Semi Private option: explore the cathedral interior at your own pace
- If option is selected, you can upgrade your tour with a Guided Visit Inside Notre Dame
- Guided walking tour of Île de la Cité
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided visit inside Notre Dame Guide [When 'Group/Semi Private Guided Tour' is selected]
Meeting Location
15 Place du Pont Neuf
75001 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
6 Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul II
75004 Paris, France
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Ile de la Cite
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Seine River (pass by)
Sainte-Chapelle (pass by)
Conciergerie (pass by)
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- 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.
- Please note that Notre Dame de Paris remains an active place of worship. As such, access may be limited or the tour subject to change or cancellation without prior notice due to religious services.
- Extra measures may be implemented due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering Notre Dame Cathedram. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. Luggage and large bags are prohibited. Please note that all visitors will undergo security checks upon entry.
- The tour including the Cathedral lasts 1h30 and consists of a 1-hour guided walk followed by approximately 30 minutes of self-guided time inside the Cathedral.
- If option is selected, you can upgrade your tour with a Guided Visit Inside Notre Dame - 30 min walking tour and 1h guided tour of the Cathedral
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-3731NOTREDAME
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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).
- Exterior views of Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie.
- Access to the newly restored interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- Group/ Semi Private option: explore the cathedral interior at your own pace.
- If option is selected, you can upgrade your tour with a Guided Visit Inside Notre Dame.
- Guided walking tour of Île de la Cité.
- Expert English-speaking local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Guided visit inside Notre Dame Guide [When 'Group/Semi Private Guided Tour' is selected].
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Notre-Dame Tour with Access to the Cathedral 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 Tour with Access to the Cathedral 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
- Exterior views of Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie
- Access to the newly restored interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Group/ Semi Private option: explore the cathedral interior at your own pace
- If option is selected, you can upgrade your tour with a Guided Visit Inside Notre Dame
- Guided walking tour of Île de la Cité
- Expert English-speaking local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guided visit inside Notre Dame Guide [When 'Group/Semi Private Guided Tour' is selected]
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
- 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.
- Please note that Notre Dame de Paris remains an active place of worship. As such, access may be limited or the tour subject to change or cancellation without prior notice due to religious services.
- Extra measures may be implemented due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering Notre Dame Cathedram. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. Luggage and large bags are prohibited. Please note that all visitors will undergo security checks upon entry.
- The tour including the Cathedral lasts 1h30 and consists of a 1-hour guided walk followed by approximately 30 minutes of self-guided time inside the Cathedral.
- If option is selected, you can upgrade your tour with a Guided Visit Inside Notre Dame - 30 min walking tour and 1h guided tour of the Cathedral
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking, comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
