Private Tour

Private Notre-Dame walking Tour w/ Optional Sainte-Chapelle Entry

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

A 2-hour walking tour covering Outside Notre Dame, the Bouquinistes, & Haussmannian architecture

Live storytelling and expert commentary in English.

Entry tickets to the Crypt or Sainte Chapelle(quick entry)/Concerigerie(Based on Option Selected)

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.

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

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

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

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

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

Reviews

5.00

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Notre Dame tour
thomasrF7533AI,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 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
5.00
SZ was simply amazing. Kind, competenti, patient with our late and very helpful for visiting the Holy Chapel very quickly. Highly recommended!
Notre Dame Tour with Shabrez is the Best!
GoBlue1968,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The experience with Shabrez was the very best we have ever had - big deal? Yes. We have done countless Viator tours in France, England, Italy, Greece and Crete. His knowledge was exceptional. His presentation is engaging and lively. He uses visual aids to make things come alive. The passion for his work is evident. Well worth 2x what we paid for his time.
Notre Dame Tour with SZ
74walkers,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
SZ tours were incredible. We learned all about Notre Dame as well as surrounding area and history. He leads tour in very interactive ways sharing information but also leading with suspense and questions to prompt you to think about the history. We very much recommend this tour to get the full history and many interesting legends of Notre Dame.
Saint Chapelle
jasonsS4996HH,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Nice experiance with Scenic Zest today. Guide was very smart and made tour intresting with good stories per tour. Loved the weather and the tour guide.
Amazing Notre Dame Tour & Fast-Track Sainte-Chapelle Entry
alazarh2025,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour was absolutely amazing! We loved how quick and easy the entry was at Sainte-Chapelle, there were no long waits; we were able to go straight in and enjoy the beauty of the place. The stories about Notre Dame were fascinating and really brought the history to life. The best surprise was that we received skip-the-line tickets to Notre Dame! We hadn't planned ahead and didn't have tickets, so this made our visit even more special.
Notre-Dame Afternoon Tour with the fam
sandio494,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Shabrez did an exceptional job. He was kind, jovial, and filled with fascinating knowledge about Notre-Dame, France, and Europe. The tour was very well organized and designed with timely trivia which kept our kids deeply engaged. Before the tour even started we were given a bonus opportunity to see the Cathedral from the inside without waiting in line. We highly recommend Shabrez and his company for any of your tour needs - you will not be disappointed.