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Notre-Dame Cathedral Interior and Exterior Guided Tour
Walk through 850 years of history, step inside a reborn cathedral, and experience Notre Dame the way most visitors never will. Notre Dame is the soul of Paris — a monument of faith, power, revolution, and rebirth. After the devastating 2019 fire, the cathedral has reopened, its chapels restored, its stained glass luminous, its vaults glowing with new life. Simply entering Notre Dame is extraordinary — but to truly understand it, you need context, storytelling, and a guide who knows its secrets. This small-group experience offers the most complete Notre Dame tour available today: an expert-led exterior walk that decodes its Gothic architecture, followed by a guided interior visit that brings the cathedral's heart and history into focus. With groups capped at just 5 guests, it feels personal, immersive, and deeply moving — like discovering Notre Dame with your own private scholar. Whether you're searching for Notre Dame entry, a guided Notre Dame interior tour, or the best small-group cathedral experience in Paris, this is the tour you've been looking for.
$84 per adult
1 hour (30 min exterior + 30 min interior)
11 Rue La Grange, Paris France
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Tour Highlights
Includes both exterior and interior guided tour
Experience the full story of Notre Dame with your certified guide.
Small group limited to 5 people
A premium, intimate experience designed for true learning and exploration.
Learn Gothic secrets and Notre Dame's dramatic history
From flying buttresses to coronations, fires, miracles, and revolutions.
See the Rose Window, flying buttresses, and sculpted portals
Up close with the cathedral's most iconic masterpieces.
Certified English-speaking guide
Your guide is a licensed professional, trained to interpret sacred art and Gothic architecture.
Itinerary
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1. Start on the Parvis of Notre Dame
Meet beside the Notre Dame Pharmacy, next to the only tree in the area. Your guide will be holding a red-and-white One Journey sign. -
2. Exterior Masterclass — Façades, Portals & Kings
Your certified guide brings to life the great portals, the Gallery of Kings, gargoyles, saints, angels, and the symbolism carved into every corner. -
3. Flying Buttresses & Gothic Innovation
Learn how medieval engineers revolutionized European architecture — and how these buttresses helped save the cathedral. -
4. Step Inside the Reopened Interior
Walk through the restored nave under soaring ribbed vaults. Admire stained glass, chapels, sculptures, and the renewed stonework. -
5. A Storytelling Experience
From Napoleon's coronation to Victor Hugo's novel that saved the cathedral, this tour blends teaching, architecture, and emotion into one unforgettable visit.
Plan your trip
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Duration
1 hour (30 min exterior + 30 min interior).
What's included
• Certified English-speaking guide
• 30-minute exterior tour
• 30-minute interior tour
• Small group (max 5 guests)
• Insights into architecture, restoration & history
• Stories of Napoleon, Hugo, and medieval Paris
What's not included
• Access to towers
• Access to crypt
• Food & drinks
• Gratuities
• Any special or skip-the-line entry (not available; entry is free to all)
Not suitable for
Children under 10
Wheelchair users
Dress code required for entry
Shoulders covered, and shorts/skirts at knee length or longer.
Mass schedule restrictions
If your visit coincides with a religious service, guides cannot speak inside. Please consult the official Notre Dame schedule.
Closures
Notre Dame may close unexpectedly. Refunds are not offered for interior closures; a full exterior tour is provided instead.
Reviews
Aida was really friendly and explained a lot to us. Tour recommended.
— Konstantinos, Greece (Nov 29, 2025)
Francois was an excellent guide. Enjoyed the tour very much.
— Denise, United States (Nov 24, 2025)
$84 per adult
1 hour (30 min exterior + 30 min interior)
11 Rue La Grange, Paris France
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Journey meeting point
48.85220° N, 2.34841° E
11 Rue La Grange, Paris France
Finding Your Guide:
Please meet on the side of Notre Dame Pharmacy, beside the only tree in the area. Your guide will be holding a red and white One Journey sign.
