Notre Dame Cathedral: Exterior Guided Tour & Unreserved Entry
Experience the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral like never before with this expert-led walking tour of its iconic exterior, followed by free entry to explore the interior at your own pace.
Begin your tour with an insightful walk around the cathedral’s breathtaking façade. Admire soaring Gothic architecture, flying buttresses, legendary gargoyles, and the powerful symbolism carved into every detail. Your local guide brings centuries of history to life.
After the guided portion, you'll be able to enter the cathederial in the general admission line ( this is free ), allowing you to step inside and explore independently. Be captivated by the vibrant stained-glass rose windows, sacred relics including the Crown of Thorns, and the awe-inspiring interior — all with the context and stories shared during your tour.
Why Choose Us? -Expert-guided tour highlighting Notre Dame’s exterior. -Expert-led stories that bring the cathedral’s history to life. -Explore Notre Dame's Interior at your Leisure
Options
Notre Dame Exterior Summer
Duration: 50 minutes: The guided portion of this tour is 50 minutes
What's included in Notre Dame Cathedral: Exterior Guided Tour & Unreserved Entry
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Step into history as you enter the awe-inspiring Notre Dame Cathedral, reborn after the devastating fire. Marvel at the breathtaking nave, radiant rose windows, and sacred relics like the revered Crown of Thorns. Gain powerful insights from your guide during the exterior tour, then explore the cathedral's interior on a self-guided journey that promises to leave you deeply moved. Feel the anticipation as you join visitors from around the world to witness the rebirth of this global icon. Entry is through the general admission line, where the wait (sometime long) becomes part of the story—a testament to the significance of this moment. With our expertly guided insights, your visit to Notre Dame will be both rich and unforgettable.
Inclusions
- Free Entry- Use the General Admission - There is no charge for this
- Expert Tour Guide
- Guided tour of the exterior of Notre Dame
- Private transportation
- Guided Tour inside of Notre Dame - This is self guided
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
- To access the cathedral, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet your guide on the side of Notre Dame Pharmacy, directly Infront of the small tree at 11 Rue Lagrange, 75005 Paris, France. Your Guide will be holding a red and white, One Journey sign.
End Points
- The tour concludes at the entrance of Notre Dame
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
-No Tickets are needed to Enter Notre Dame -Wait times to enter Norte Dame will vary ,your guide will share advice for the fastest way to enter the cathedral
