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The 15 most popular notre-dame tours, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and who operates it. The working shortlist for building your week in Paris.
Walk the Île de la Cité sights outside Notre-Dame, then visit the Archaeological Crypt ticket included for a powerful Paris-under-your-feet view.
Most Popular“Great trip and very informative. The whole family enjoyed the experience and recommendations as well”
45-minute VR walk through Notre-Dame’s construction and restoration at La Défense, with realistic 3D sights. Tickets from $36.
“Such a neat way to experience Notre Dame. Excellent graphics and overall history of the cathedral. Well narrated. Great experience.”
A 1-hour guided Notre-Dame exterior tour, then free entry inside. Hear the façade stories, including the 2019 fire, at your pace.
“I would definitely recommend this tour. We learned so much before going in to the cathedral. Great guide! Good English and so friendly. Wonderful all around. We learned that the pope had passed that morning which was sad but made the visit that much more special.”
Ride through Paris highlights by bike in 4 hours, hitting Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and more with a small-group guide.
“Biking in a relaxing way with the whole family. We saw almost all the attractions! We learned a lot! We had fun!! Our guide Guigi was amazing!”
Small-group Notre Dame outdoor walk with optional crypt and Sainte-Chapelle entry, plus views of Île de la Cité and a stop at Shakespeare and Company.
“Nick was a brillant guide and he talk so great and made a this Tour special”
90-minute Île de la Cité walk with Notre-Dame façade clues and a self-guided Archeological Crypt visit in central Paris.
“The tour was great and our guide, Maria, was amazing!!!”
Walk Île de la Cité with an outdoor Notre-Dame story stop, then get Sainte-Chapelle entry included for stained-glass magic.
“Guide was knowledgeable and polite. Sugar was his nickname. It was very cold on the morning with snow still on the ground so Sugar kept the tour moving.”
Small-group French baking near Notre-Dame: shape baguettes, learn sourdough and croissant lamination, taste what you make, take bread home.
“The bakery and our tour guide and other attendees were nice. We expected a bit more hands on baking and the recipe was off on what we did bake. Was fun but our expectations were higher.”
One hour of English-led Notre-Dame exterior sights and restoration stories, then go inside on your own. Worth it for orientation and context.
“Katerina (sp?) offered a high quality, informative tour to a very diverse group of English-speaking tourists. In a crowd, it was occasionally hard to find and follow her through all the people. Maybe give your guides bright hats (or something???) to make it easier.”
A private, early-morning Notre-Dame tour with a licensed English guide, focused on Gothic details, stories, and a small-group feel.
“I highly recommend this tour ! You will not be disappointed ! Peter's passion for Notre-Dame is contagious, he has a wealth of knowledge about the Cathedral”
Notre-Dame exterior guide plus crypt entry and a short stop at Shakespeare and Company. Small groups, English, about 1h45.
“The guide was wonderful. He was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Made sure to answer any questions and encouraged them”
Montmartre to the Louvre with priority entry, plus Notre-Dame area, Eiffel exterior, and a Seine cruise. Small-group 8-hour tour.
“Fabienne is the best and most passionate group guide that i have ever met, and her voice are enchanting 😍 , but unfortunately France as itself may have one of the world best place to visit but most of the people are rude arrogant and not compassionate, unfriendly and proud, definitely will not come back…”
Private Notre-Dame outdoor tour with crypt entry and skip-the-line access, plus Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie tickets in English.
“Nick gave us a great tour of Notre Dame. He was funny, knowledgeable, and did a great job. Recommend.”
2-hour small-group walk from Fontaine Saint-Michel through the Latin Quarter to Notre-Dame’s exterior. Roman Baths, St.-Séverin, Panthéon.
“The tour was really good and interesting. We were guided through the area by a very knowledgeable and helpful guide, giving us a lot of background over the various places we saw.”
Travel through Notre-Dame in VR for 45 minutes, from the 13th to 21st century. Headset and mobile ticket included in English.
“Impressive technology, thoroughly enjoyable, all the family including our kids (15 and 12) loved it - don’t miss it!”
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