Notre Dame Tour: Inside the Cathedral & Small Group Île de la Cité Walk

512 reviews

2.5 hours

Max 6

Why take this tour?

Highlights

  • Step inside Notre Dame, marvel at the stained glass windows, and see its powerful post-fire restoration up close.
  • Visit the very point from which all of France is measured—where the city’s story began.
  • Explore Notre-Dame at your own pace for 90 minutes after an intro from your expert guide.
  • Walk Paris' storied streets with your guide, hearing tales of King Louis IX, Marie Antoinette and more.
  • Enjoy deeper connection and conversation with your local guide in an intimate group of max 6 people.
  • Sites Visited
  • Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Île de la Cité
  • Sainte-Chapelle (exterior)
  • Conciergerie (exterior)
  • Hotel Dieu (exterior)
  • River Seine
  • Tour Includes
  • Notre-Dame entry ticket
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Small group of 6 people or fewer
  • Headset

Take in the City of Light where it all began with a Notre-Dame tour.

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Latest reviews
Excellent
Avi, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and personable as he led us through the streets and sights of lle de la Cite. We especially liked learning the history of Saint Chappell and experiencing its beauty. We would highly recommend this tour of this part of Paris!
Viator customer · Ernest · Dec 08, 2025
Excellent
Our guide was Hugo. He had incredible knowledge and willingly shared with our group! He gave us references and suggested authors and books when questions arose. This tour with Hugo made our trip to Paris worthwhile!
Viator customer · Michele · Nov 16, 2025
Excellent
Adam was a wealth of knowledge. He gave us incredible insight and information on all of the locations we visited and the history. Although many times Ive been on tours where they spit out information, he used it to tell a story and really got us intrigued in everything that he was telling us.
Tripadvisor customer · Candace · Nov 15, 2025
Excellent
Our tour guide Armand has a Masters degree in French history and he mined every bit of it as he shared his knowledge on all things medieval Paris.
Viator customer · Jay · Oct 30, 2025
Excellent
Ahmed, was a fab tour guide with à wealth of knowledge, highly recommend. Thank you so very much we really enjoyed ourselves.
Tripadvisor customer · kath · Oct 28, 2025

FAQs

Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.

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