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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“Excellent guide very informative with many details about Paris history and the different king dynasty’s Tetania was wonderful very knowledgeable. Thanks”
45-minute VR walk through Notre-Dame’s construction and restoration at La Défense, with realistic 3D sights. Tickets from $36.
“Absolutely excellent! A must do before going in to Notre Dame! Great-history and explanation of the damage from the fire!”
A 1-hour guided Notre-Dame exterior tour, then free entry inside. Hear the façade stories, including the 2019 fire, at your pace.
“Jeanette was great! She was super informative, and gave us not only the history of the church, but also the history of the surrounding areas too! She started right on time, and gave us plenty of information throughout her whole hour with us! We were so impressed with her, and she was so kind! Highly…”
Ride through Paris highlights by bike in 4 hours, hitting Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and more with a small-group guide.
“We loved everything about it. Tibo our guide made it extra special so much knowledge and entertaining as well. The best sights seen in the best way.”
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 the best guide. Definitely worth the money. We learned so much.”
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.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable, spoke clearly and not too fast. She answered questions and even had a sense of humor. The facts she gave were fascinating. She was considerate; we were the only ones without umbrellas and it started to rain a little. She suggested we all move over under a tree. She surprised…”
Small-group French baking near Notre-Dame: shape baguettes, learn sourdough and croissant lamination, taste what you make, take bread home.
“Fun experience seeing the workings inside a bakery in France. We worked on baguettes, breads and mini cakes. The dough was all pre-prepared so not a lot of hands on kneading or mixing. We did mix the batter for small cakes and rolled pre-prepared croissants. More of an experience than a class as no recipes…”
One hour of English-led Notre-Dame exterior sights and restoration stories, then go inside on your own. Worth it for orientation and context.
“Remí was an exceptional guide and made the tour engaging and fun.”
A private, early-morning Notre-Dame tour with a licensed English guide, focused on Gothic details, stories, and a small-group feel.
“Really interesting, always like the local knowledge that a guide can provide”
Notre-Dame exterior guide plus crypt entry and a short stop at Shakespeare and Company. Small groups, English, about 1h45.
“This was a really nice tour. We enjoyed walking around the neighborhood and learning a little bit about the various sites and the exterior of Notre Dame. We also got entry to the crypt and learned a little bit about the ancient history of the area. I would recommend it to anyone who has an…”
Montmartre to the Louvre with priority entry, plus Notre-Dame area, Eiffel exterior, and a Seine cruise. Small-group 8-hour tour.
“The tour guide was absolutely amazing and went over and above to make this an enjoyable experience. There were some hiccups with the Chinese president arriving and some transport being put on hold, but the tour guide was proactive in ensuring the trip went as smoothly as possible. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about…”
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.
“Benjamin was one of the best tour guides we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge, enthusiasm and charm made our tour very memorable. Our weather was a handicap, but Benjamin never lost his passion for the subject matter.”
Travel through Notre-Dame in VR for 45 minutes, from the 13th to 21st century. Headset and mobile ticket included in English.
“Quite a journey through history. The actual tour was somewhat disconcerting if you were not used to virty reality.”
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