Notre Dame Access with Audio Guide Outside Guided Tour and Cruise
After over five years of restoration following the 2019 fire, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes visitors once again. Step inside this Gothic masterpiece with timed reserved entry and explore centuries of art, architecture, and spirituality.
Use our smartphone audioguide, to enjoy a self-paced tour of the breathtaking interior—from soaring naves to dazzling stained-glass windows. A local expert will also be present to enrich your visit with historical context and little-known insights.
Continue your discovery with a guided walking tour around the cathedral’s exterior and the historic Île de la Cité. Stroll through charming medieval streets as your guide shares stories of Notre-Dame’s construction, significance, and dramatic history.
End your experience with a Seine River cruise, taking in spectacular views of Paris’s most famous landmarks—including Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre—from the water. A perfect finale to a deep and memorable cultural journey.
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English Guided
What's included in Notre Dame Access with Audio Guide Outside Guided Tour and Cruise
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
After more than 5 years of closure following the fire in 2019, discover or rediscover the legendary Gothic monument that is Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Ile de la Cite
After exploring the interior, continue your journey with a 1-hour guided walking tour around the cathedral’s exterior and the surrounding historic district. Wander through the charming streets of the Île de la Cité as your guide shares captivating tales of medieval Paris, architectural evolutions, and dramatic moments that shaped the cathedral’s long history, from its construction in the 12th century to its ongoing restoration today
To complete this cultural experience, board a Seine River cruise with Vedettes du Pont Neuf. As you glide along the water, enjoy panoramic views of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, from the majestic Notre-Dame façade to the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. This relaxing, narrated cruise offers the perfect perspective to admire the city’s beauty from the river that flows through its heart.
Inclusions
- Self-guided audio tour of the cathedral’s interior via web app, available in 10 languages
- 1-hour Seine River cruise with live commentary by Vedettes du Pont Neuf
- Time-slot Ticket to Notre-Dame Cathedral
- 1-hour guided group tour of the cathedral’s exterior and the surrounding district
- Gratuities
- Transport
- Guided visit of the interior of Notre Dame
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 is an active place of worship, and visitors are required to have their shoulders and knees covered to enter.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet the Paris City Vision representative, wearing a red jacket, outside, in front of the building door.
End Points
- After the guided tour and your visit to the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, you’ll enjoy a scenic cruise along the Seine. At the end of the cruise, you’ll return to the same charming port where your river journey began.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
The tickets for the Seine River cruise will be handed to you by our guide at the meeting point. Please make sure to arrive on time to receive them. The entrance to Notre Dame doesn't require a ticket as it is done with the group through a group entrance slot.
