45m Notre Dame tour - fast line entrance
This 45 minutes tour takes place outside Notre Dame and it starts with an introduction of its location "ile de la cité", a main historical area in Paris. Then your official tour guide will read its facade, make you understand the meaning of gothic architectural style, share the most fascinating historical events once happened in this cathedral and the importance of Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris". Before exploring ON YOUR OWN and AT YOUR OWN PACE its interior, your tour guide will show you images of the HIGHLIGHTS to not miss anything inside including the original stained glass windows, its paintings called "mays", the three relics of Jesus Christ and much more.
Options
8 am
What's included in 45m Notre Dame tour - fast line entrance
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Meet your tour guide at the equestrian statue of Charlemagne located on the right facing the cathedral. The tour guide will be holding a yellow bag. The tour starts talking about the birth of the city of Paris and its first inhabitants. Reading of its facade and explanation of its architectural style called "Gothic". Our official tour guide will show you images of the highlights inside Notre Dame for you not to miss. Listen to your certified tour guide telling you some historical events such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, crunchy stories such as Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris"and some unexpected incidents that has marked today's french history. Step inside the cathedral in order to discover ON YOUR OWN and at your own pace its gothic architectural style, its paintings, stained windows, organ and much more
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Reading of its facade and explanation of its architectural style called "Gothic".
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Our official tour guide will show IMAGES for you not to miss the highlights inside Notre Dame and ending the tour telling you some historical events such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris"and some unexpected incidents that has marked today's french history.
Inclusions
- Outside lively commentary given by a certified tour guide
- Professional art historian tour guide
- See images of the highlights you will discover once inside the cathedral for you not to miss
- Live commentary on board
- Transportation to/from attractions
- interior guiding tour
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Please be at the meeting point of the tour 10 to 15 minutes before its starting time
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- if after this tour you want to tour La Sainte Chapelle, please let us know to give you details
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tours departs at 8h30. Meet your tour guide OUTSIDE NOTRE DAME, your guide will be facing the central portal/ door of Notre Dame. She/he will be holding a 'yellow bag' for you to see her/him easily. Please arrive on time and mind the traffic.
End Points
- the tour ends inside the cathedral
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The meeting point is at the equestrian statue of Charlemagne located on the right when facing the cathedral. Please look for your tour guide will be holding a yellow bag. The tour starts on time. No sleeve tops and shorts are not allowed so bring a sweeter or scarf to cover your shoulders. Mind the traffic. ATTENTION: In case you arrive late, please find the tour guide outside the cathedral facing the central portal. ATTENTION If you want to include la sainte chapelle, you must send us a message. We need to verify first available times before confirming it and you need to pay an extra of 70 euros per person
