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Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour, 45 min

TourTruth score 4.4 out of 10

Below average

145 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Paris, France
  • 45 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Hear Notre-Dame’s stories on a guided exterior tour, then explore the cathedral interior independently at your own pace.

About this tour

Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral with an experienced guide who shares engaging stories, including tales that can keep younger visitors interested. This 45-minute experience focuses on the cathedral’s exterior, with insights into its stained glass and history. Meet your guide in front of the green Charlemagne statue and look for a sign.

After the guided portion, enter Notre-Dame independently and take your time exploring the interior. Admission to the cathedral is free, and the tour service is separate from access to the building. A guided visit inside is not included, and quick-pass tickets are not always guaranteed.

This Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral guided tour offers a concise introduction before you discover the interior at your own pace. Book your visit and experience the landmark with a guide’s perspective, then linger inside for as long as you like.

Highlights

  • Hear an experienced guide bring Notre-Dame’s history to life with stories for all ages
  • Admire the cathedral’s stained glass during an exterior guided tour
  • Explore the cathedral interior independently and stay as long as you like

What's included

Included

  • 35-minute exterior guided tour
  • Experienced guide
  • Insights into the cathedral’s stained glass
  • Free entry to the cathedral

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Guided tour inside the cathedral
  • Quick-pass tickets, which are not always guaranteed

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Important information

  • Meet your guide in front of the green Charlemagne statue; look for a sign
  • Cathedral entry is free and open to all; the tour service is independent of access to the interior
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all fitness levels
  • Public transportation is available nearby

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.21 from 145 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 4.4.

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