Notre Dame Cathedral Small-Group Guided Tour with Standard Entry
Discover Notre Dame Cathedral with a passionate licensed guide leading your small group of 5 guests or fewer on a fully guided tour of the exterors and interiors of this magnificent landmark. Even while waiting to enter, enjoy captivating stories about the cathedral’s rich history, Gothic architecture, and remarkable renovation since the 2019 fire. A personal, authentic experience at Paris’s most iconic landmark.
Options
Standard Entry - Small Group
Entry via General Public Line: Entry via general visitor line (20–60 min wait). Group limited to 6 guests. Guide stays with you and comments throughout.
What's included in Notre Dame Cathedral Small-Group Guided Tour with Standard Entry
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Ile de la Cite
We start our tour with a short stroll across the beautiful Ile de la Cite, an island in the River Seine which is home to some of the best medieval and gothic architecture in Paris, including of course Notre Dame Cathedral.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Discover the newly renovated Notre Dame Cathedral in the company of an expert local guide! First, discover the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral with a detailed presentation by a licensed guide, exploring its iconic Gothic architecture, sculptures, and historical significance. After waiting in the general visitor line, you will enter with your guide to admire the breathtaking stained glass, soaring vaults, and the beautifully restored interiors, learning about the cathedral’s centuries-old story and its ongoing revival after the 2019 fire.
Inclusions
- Enjoy commentary about both the spectacular exteriors and interiors of Notre Dame
- Enjoy an intimate small group experience with a maximum of 5 guests
- Benefit from insights and commentary from a licensed professional guide
- Standard public entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral, accompanied by your guide
- Skip-the-line access
- Headsets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
- Security Screening is mandatory
- There may be time spent waiting in line without the possibility to sit and rest.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide inside Paris Today boutique, 2 Quai de Gesvres, 75004 Paris (Metro Hôtel de Ville). Look for the guide with an orange lanyard. Please arrive 15 min early. Dress respectfully: no shorts, sleeveless shirts, or inappropriate attire.
End Points
- Your tour will end inside Notre Dame Cathedral.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the starting time of the tour. Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral is organized through the general public line and must respect the schedule; late arrivals cannot be guaranteed. Please note that this voucher does not grant direct access to the cathedral. Your guide will manage the group entry at the site. Please present your booking voucher on your mobile phone to the guide at the meeting point — no need to print it.
