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Paris Notre-Dame Exterior Guided Tour 1 hr
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- Paris, France
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Notre-Dame’s iconic exterior and Île de la Cité on a 60-minute guided walk through the cathedral’s history and Parisian setting.
About this tour
Discover Notre-Dame from the banks of the Seine on a guided walk around one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks. This 60-minute Paris Notre-Dame Exterior Guided Tour brings the cathedral’s distinctive design and centuries of history into focus, with an expert guide sharing stories connected to its exterior and interior masterpieces.
Meet your guide at Square de l’Île-de-France, behind Notre-Dame Cathedral, and set out to explore the cathedral’s setting on Île de la Cité. Along the way, take in views of the Seine and learn how this historic island grew from an ancient village into a cultural heart of Paris. The tour focuses on Notre-Dame’s exterior; cathedral admission is free, but an entrance ticket is not included.
Arrive 15 minutes early and look for the yellow Zeli Tours sign. Join the Paris Notre-Dame Exterior Guided Tour for a closer look at the landmark and the stories woven into its surroundings.
Highlights
- Admire Notre-Dame’s iconic exterior with an expert guide
- Hear the cathedral’s history and stories of its interior masterpieces
- Explore Île de la Cité and stroll along the Seine
What's included
Included
- Expert-led tour of Notre-Dame’s exterior
- History of Notre-Dame’s iconic design and interior masterpieces
Not included
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Cathedral entrance ticket; admission is free
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Important information
- Meet at Square de l’Île-de-France behind Notre-Dame Cathedral, 75004 Paris
- Arrive 15 minutes before the tour; look for a guide holding a yellow Zeli Tours sign
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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