Private Tour
Private Notre-Dame walking Tour w/ Optional Sainte-Chapelle Entry
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Truly Private & Flexible: This tour is exclusively for you. We move at your pace, linger where you wish, and focus on what fascinates you. Forget rigid schedules and crowded groups; this experience is yours to shape.
The Power of Choice: Don't settle for a fixed itinerary. Choose your own grand finale: the dazzling stained-glass art of Sainte-Chapelle, or the ancient Roman foundations in the Archaeological Crypt. Art or archaeology? You decide.
A Story, Not a Lecture: As a passionate local guide, I share the living stories behind the stones. You get a real insight into the city's soul and the unique, contemporary story of Notre-Dame's survival and future.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
We will begin our private tour by exploring the stunning exterior of this architectural marvel. At your own pace, you will delve into the secrets of its famous gargoyles, intricate portals, and impressive flying buttresses as your guide brings the history of the cathedral to life.
Les bouquinistes de paris
Next, we'll stroll along the banks of the River Seine to discover the iconic green stalls of the Bouquinistes, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. We'll learn about the centuries-old tradition of these open-air booksellers and browse their unique collections.
What‘s Included
A 2-hour walking tour covering Outside Notre Dame, the Bouquinistes, & Haussmannian architecture
Live storytelling and expert commentary in English.
Self guided tour in Sainte Chapelle or Crypt based on option selected.
The flexibility to ask all your questions and go at your own pace.
Entry tickets to the Crypt or Sainte Chapelle/Concerigerie(Based on Option Selected)
An exclusive and personalized private tour for just you and your party.
A dedicated, passionate local guide.
Entrance tickets to Notre Dame Cathedral (this is an exterior-only tour)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and Drinks
Options
Notre Dame Outdoor Only
Notre Dame Outdoor Tour: Guide walks around Notre Dame and talks about its History, Architecture, Legends and its rise from Ashes after fire.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
ND outdoor & SC + Concerigerie
Sainte Chapelle + Concerigerie
ND Outdoor + Saint Chapelle
ND outdoor + Sainte Chapelle: Your guide provides outdoor tour of Notre Dame & escorts you to the quick entry of Sainte Chapelle
ND Outdoor + Crypt
ND Outdoor + Crypt: Explore Paris's Roman foundations under Notre-Dame. Your guide gives outside tour of ND & escorts you to the Crypt
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tour of Notre Dame
Inspire62489586168,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic tour on a cold day with staff membet Leo. The tour was about an hour long, and crowds were moderate. Leo taught us all about Notre Dame and parisian history, while using humor and questions to make it interesting. Despite it being cold outside for these Florida folks, he constantly found warm, sunny spots to make us more comfortable. Would highly recommend the tour and Leo!
SZ is a good guide
I7487FIeliseg,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00SZ is a great guide, he is very knowledgeable about the history of notre Dame, he is a good story teller, and was engaging. I highly recommend him.
Informative and engaging
Daydream58546985742,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative tour guide. We enjoyed the personal attention and engagement. Stories were great - on the cathedral and Paris in general. Thank you!
Super nice tour and guide
Coastal46592279695,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour and fantastic guide! We absolutely loved this experience. Our guide was incredibly kind, patient, and always smiling. He made the tour very fun with his jokes and created a relaxed, friendly atmosphere throughout. We really appreciated that he gave me the time to translate everything for my boyfriend, who doesn’t speak English, and still made sure everything was clear and easy to understand. He also took photos of us, which was such a nice touch, and the quiz was super fun and engaging. Overall, a fantastic tour from start to finish. We truly enjoyed every moment and would 100% recommend this guide!
Amazing
Y1459WOpauloh,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing! Shabrez (SZ), the guide, really know about France history. He told about a lot of misteries what let the hole visit very exciting. He also gave good tips how enjoy France even more, it was really usefull.
Fun Tour!
Odyssey30226262445,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide was very kind knowledgeable. It was a fun tour and learned a lot about the history of France. This was my first trip to Paris and he was very accommodating. I’ll gladly use their services again if I visit again in the future.
Wonderful history and fun stories
522karynm,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shabrez My guide was fantastic! He added many additional tidbits of information and suggestions for places to visit based on my interests
Excellent guide
319olivierk,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent visit with an exciting guide, a pleasure to hear him explain the mysteries of the Cathedral. His narrative in English was easy and the exchanges interactive!
Notre Dame tour
thomasrF7533AI,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The information SZ gave to us was outstanding! He is a wealth of knowledge! His style and knowledge about Paris and Notre Dame were even better than the the sites being viewed!
Great Experience!
michelecM8197JI,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00SZ was simply amazing. Kind, competenti, patient with our late and very helpful for visiting the Holy Chapel very quickly. Highly recommended!
Related Experiences
Operated by Scenic Zest