Discover the rich history and architectural brilliance of Notre Dame Cathedral on this engaging 60-minute walking tour. Begin your journey at the Île de la Cité, where you'll explore the cathedral's stunning exterior, including its iconic flying buttresses and intricate gargoyles. Delve into its historical significance from 1163 to the present, and enjoy a guided visit inside the cathedral with your expert art history guide, who will show you the hidden treasures and tell you the secrets of the fire, the restauration and much more.

- 60-minute guided walking tour featuring Notre Dame Cathedral and Île de la Cité

- Explore Gothic architectural elements and their cultural significance

- Visit the cathedral's interior with your expert guide

- Learn about the historical importance of Place Jean-Paul II and the bell towers

- Hear about the fire, the restauration, and the special efforts at keeping Notre Dame's legacy alive

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral is open to all, and is included in your tour. Please note that there is a mandatory security line at the entrance which usually takes an average of 15 minutes, but may be longer, depending on affluence. Your guide will escort you through the queue and into the church, providing historical commentary and insight into the church's history, and its cultural context. Please note that it is not possible to skip this queue.

Notre-Dame Cathedral is a functioning place of worship, and mass goes on inside the church several times a day.To accommodate the schedule of celebrations, the rector may sometimes close the church without notice. If the Cathedral is closed unexpectedly during our tour time, our tour will take place on the exterior of the basilica. No refunds will be issued in the event of cathedral closures or other events beyond our control.

Visitors to the interior of the cathedral must dress appropriately, covering shoulders and knees.