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Inside Notre Dame Tour with Optional Seine River Cruise

Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Service animals welcome

This 90-minute tour offers a detailed exploration of Notre-Dame led by an expert licensed guide. The tour begins with a guided walk around the exterior, where your guide will provide historical context for the building's magnificent architecture. They'll explain the significance of its famous gargoyles and discuss the impact and progress of the post-2019 fire restoration.

The second part of the tour is a full hour inside the cathedral. With audio headsets, you will be able to clearly hear your guide.

This guided experience inside is designed to highlight the details you might miss on your own. You'll learn about the architecture, see the scale of the stained-glass windows up close, and hear stories about the art and historical events that have unfolded within these walls.

You can also add on a scenic Seine river cruise to see Notre-Dame and many more Parisian landmarks. The boat tour is narrated in both English and French and can be taken anytime during your trip.

What's included

  • 90-minute guided tour led by an expert licensed guide
  • Audio headset inside
  • Explore the exterior and interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Maximum group size of 24 travellers
  • Optional Seine river cruise available for a unique perspective
  • Learn about the restoration process post-2019 fire

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.

    Tour available in your selected language

    English

    Additional information

    Wheelchair accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Service animals allowed

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

    Location

    Departure point

    Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes, Île de la Cité, 75004
    Meet your guide in front of the statue of Charlemagne. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says ExperienceFirst.

    End point

    Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris, Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II 6, Paris, 75004
    This tour ends outside of the Notre-Dame Cathedral

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