Experience Notre-Dame: Interior or Exterior Tour with Access
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Explore the newly reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral with or without a licensed guide. Admire Gothic arches, stained glass, and sacred artworks.
Discover 850 years of history—from medieval Paris to Napoleon’s coronation and Victor Hugo’s novel.
Choose between two options:
• An exterior tour with cathedral entry, where you explore the interior freely after an introduction.
• Or an interior guided visit, led by a certified professional officially authorized to interpret France’s national monuments.
(maximum 25 people per group for either option)
Enjoy a smooth, organized experience via the official group entry—focus on history, architecture, and the spirit of this sacred site.
Important: As Notre-Dame is an active place of worship, all visitors are expected to show respect for the sacred environment.
Please note: No weapons, food, pets, phone calls, or large bags allowed.
Modest attire is required — no short skirts or shorts, sleeveless, low-cut, or offensive tops. .
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Timed Entry only with Group tours
Radios only with Group Tours
Tips
No short skirts/shorts, sleeveless/low-cut/offensive tops.
The cathedral is a place of worship,&really strict about dressing, guest have to be dressed modestly
What To Expect
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Explore the newly reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral with or without a licensed guide. Admire the soaring Gothic arches, radiant stained glass, and sacred artworks. Learn about 850 years of history, from medieval Paris to Napoleon’s coronation and Victor Hugo’s famous novel. Choose a self-guided group entry or a guided visit led by a certified professional guide (up to 25 people), officially authorized to interpret France’s historic monuments. Enjoy a smooth and organized experience via the official group rentry, allowing you to focus on history, architecture, and the spirit of this sacred space. L’entrée à la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris est libre et gratuite. Les prestations proposées sont indépendantes de l’entrée dans l’édifice. Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral is free and open to all. The services offered are independent from entrance to the site.
Options
Notre Dame Semi Private Max 5
Semi Private: Notre Dame semi private exterior and interior tour with standard public entry.
Notre-Dame de Paris Tour with Reserved Timed Entry
Notre-Dame de Paris Tour: Exterior and Interior tour with Scheduled Reserved Entry
Outside Tour with Timed Entry
Outside Tour + Scheduled Entry: Timed entry to Notre-Dame includes a cathedral’s exterior walking tour. Inside you will be exploring on your own.
Reviews
215 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Notre Dame Disappointment
James H,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
1.00Of all the Viator experiences we purchased, this was the only one that was extremely disappointing. Visiting Notre Dame was one of the primary reasons that we decided to visit Paris. We had purchased a 10:30AM tour and arrived at the Charlamagne statue at 9:15AM just to be sure we would be on time. Upon arriving we saw a fellow holding a "United States Tours" sign. He told us we'd have to wait for the next tour, which we assumed he meant our planned 10:30AM tour. He wandered away but as 10:30 approached he didn't return. Long story short, as other tour groups came and went, no "U.S Tours" guide returned so by 11:30 we just decided to take the free unguided tour on our own. Afterwards I called the helpline number provided when our purchase was confirmed. Twice that was unsuccessful. first time there was no answer at all. The second time the recorded response was in French but was no help since I don't speak French. Our other Viator experiences were as promised in your informational material. Thank You, Jim and Rosie Horan San Francisco, CA. USA
Great
Kornelia A,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well worth the. Money. It was very informative and made the tour fun. The tour guy was great and spoke very clearly.
An afternoon well spent
Rodney C,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide did a wonderful job of explaining the exterior of ND. She was great at navigating the crowds to get us in position to see the art, chapels and sculptures while she described it in detail
Loved it!
Anne H,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed the tour. He answered all our questions.
Great tour.
Sandra R,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
4.00Having a tour guide, definitely made this experience better. We got a lot of history about the recent fire as well as of the facility itself. Our guide, Hisham, was knowledgeable and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
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