Notre Dame: Exterior Guided Tour & Unscheduled Entry
Overview
Experience the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral like never before with this expert-led walking tour of its iconic exterior, followed by free entry to explore the interior at your own pace.
Begin your tour with an insightful walk around the cathedral’s breathtaking façade. Admire soaring Gothic architecture, flying buttresses, legendary gargoyles, and the powerful symbolism carved into every detail. Your local guide brings centuries of history to life.
After the guided portion, you'll be able to enter the cathederial in the general admission line ( this is free ), allowing you to step inside and explore independently. Be captivated by the vibrant stained-glass rose windows, sacred relics including the Crown of Thorns, and the awe-inspiring interior — all with the context and stories shared during your tour.
Why Choose Us?
-Expert-guided tour highlighting Notre Dame’s exterior.
-Expert-led stories that bring the cathedral’s history to life.
-Explore Notre Dame's Interior at your Leisure
What's Included
- Free Entry- Use the General Admission - There is no charge for this
- Guided tour of the exterior of Notre Dame
- Expert Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Guided Tour inside of Notre Dame - This is self guided
Meeting Location
11 Rue Lagrange
75005 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Notre Dame
Paris, France
The tour concludes at the entrance of Notre Dame
What To Expect
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- To access the cathedral, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
- * Please note that exceptional closures of Notre-Dame may occur at the last minute. We invite you to plan your visit in advance and check the official website of Notre-Dame to check if your date is likely to be affected by a closure at the following address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/. No refunds will be given in the event of the cathedral closing. If the interior is closed, an enhanced exterior tour will be offered for one hour. *
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Notre Dame: Exterior Guided Tour & Unscheduled Entry?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Free Entry- Use the General Admission - There is no charge for this.
- Guided tour of the exterior of Notre Dame.
- Expert Tour Guide.
- Private transportation.
- Guided Tour inside of Notre Dame - This is self guided.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Notre Dame: Exterior Guided Tour & Unscheduled Entry is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Notre Dame: Exterior Guided Tour & Unscheduled Entry will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Free Entry- Use the General Admission - There is no charge for this
- Guided tour of the exterior of Notre Dame
- Expert Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Guided Tour inside of Notre Dame - This is self guided
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- To access the cathedral, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
- * Please note that exceptional closures of Notre-Dame may occur at the last minute. We invite you to plan your visit in advance and check the official website of Notre-Dame to check if your date is likely to be affected by a closure at the following address: https://www.notredamedeparis.fr/en/. No refunds will be given in the event of the cathedral closing. If the interior is closed, an enhanced exterior tour will be offered for one hour. *
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
