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Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral Audio Tour, 2 hr

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  • Paris, France
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Notre-Dame de Paris at your own pace with 31 historian-narrated recordings, an offline GPS map, and landmark illustrations.

About this tour

Discover Notre-Dame de Paris through a self-guided audio tour that brings the cathedral’s architecture, art, and history into focus. Starting near the Archaeological Crypt of Île de la Cité, follow an offline GPS map around the landmark and explore at your own pace with 31 recordings narrated by a professional historian.

The route takes you inside and outside the cathedral, with illustrations to help identify notable features. Hear how Notre-Dame was built and how Gothic architecture began, learn why the cathedral once faced demolition, and uncover the stories behind its place in French history. You’ll also encounter medieval works from the 13th and 14th centuries, including stained glass, frescoes, statues, and wood carvings. The app is available for iPhone and Android, with one year of access in your preferred language.

This is an independent audio experience, not an official cathedral guide, and it does not cover every room or exhibit. Entry to the cathedral is free; tower and treasury tickets are separate. Download the app, set off from Place Jean-Paul II, and experience Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral on your own terms.

Highlights

  • Explore Notre-Dame inside and out at your own pace
  • Follow GPS-guided routes around the cathedral
  • Hear 31 recordings narrated by a professional historian
  • Spot landmarks with helpful illustrations
  • Discover medieval art, Gothic architecture, and cathedral stories

What's included

Included

  • Offline GPS map with tour routes
  • 31 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
  • Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
  • Landmark illustrations
  • One year of access in your preferred language

Not included

  • In-person guide
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Skip-the-line access
  • Cathedral entry tickets, as entry is free
  • Tickets for the towers and treasury

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Important information

  • This is a self-guided tour with no guide at the meeting point
  • Start at Place Jean-Paul II, near the Archaeological Crypt of Île de la Cité
  • Download the app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on its map
  • The app works offline after download and is available for iOS and Android
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  • The tour can be accessed at any time; the checkout date and time are estimates
  • The audio guide is not an official Notre-Dame de Paris guide
  • The tour does not cover every room or exhibit
  • Tower and treasury tickets are not included and must be purchased separately in advance
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Is this a guided tour?

No. This is a self-guided audio tour, and no in-person guide will meet you.

Where does the tour start?

Begin at Place Jean-Paul II, near the Archaeological Crypt of Île de la Cité, then follow the route in the app.

Do I need internet access?

Download the app and tour content before you start; the tour includes an offline map and can be followed without an internet connection.

Are notre-dame entry tickets included?

No ticket is included. Cathedral entry is free, while tickets for the towers and treasury must be purchased separately in advance.

When can I take the tour?

The audio guide can be accessed at any time. The date and time selected at checkout are estimates.

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