Private Historical Tour of Notre Dame
The tour is a product of a very long and detailed research, conducted by a PhD scholar, that was done for the purposes of mobile app Notre Dame Fiat Lux. This research will also be published in the form of a book. Therefore, our guides who partook in this research (most of them) or have prepared the tour from it, are arguably and very likely the foremost experts on Notre Dame in Paris, France, and indeed the world. The tour is a comprehensive view on the cathedral and its many different aspects. We offer a rare synthesis of research, over ten years of guiding experience, and most importantly, honest, deep and ever expanding love for this jewel of Gothic architecture. We feel that Notre Dame is the very pinnacle of Western civilization, and we are eager to explain why that is so. Come share our passion and ever growing interest for this unique monument.
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Historical Tour to Notre Dame
What's included in Private Historical Tour of Notre Dame
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame
The underground of the cathedral and its importance not only for Notre Dame, but for history of Paris and France as well. We discuss the crypt without entering it, as it is a separate visit in its own right.
Point Zero
The historic, cultural, symbolical and overall relevance of this often overlooked yet immensely important site.
Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne
History of how France came to be and the significant role Notre Dame Cathedral had in it.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Notre-Dame Cathedral access
- Food and drinks
- Skip the line entrance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- cathedral is not accessible on the inside and visit stays on the outside.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is in front of the Charlemagne statue, a large bronze horse rider on the right hand side of the church. Your guide will be carrying a red canvas tote bag.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please let us know of the desired starting time and share an e-mail and and/or a phone number where you can be reached.
