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Paris Notre-Dame Interior Tour with Crypt, Macaron or Lunch
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- Paris, France
- 1 hr
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Notre-Dame’s Gothic details with an expert guide, then choose a crypt visit, Parisian macaron tasting, or local lunch.
About this tour
Discover Notre-Dame de Paris through its sculpted portals, soaring Gothic architecture, and remarkable story of restoration. On this guided exterior walk, hear about the cathedral’s history, the 2019 fire, and the people who shaped its legacy, including Napoleon and Victor Hugo. Your guide shares the key context before you enter; cathedral rules do not allow guided commentary inside, so you can take in the vaulted ceilings, stained glass, and chapels at your own pace. This Paris Notre-Dame Interior Tour also lets you choose an extra experience: visit the Archaeological Crypt, taste a macaron from a Parisian patisserie, or enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The tour includes a certified English-speaking guide and a mobile ticket. Cathedral entry is free, and no reservation is required. Meet at the Charlemagne statue 15 minutes before departure, on the right as you face the cathedral. Choose the option that suits your day and experience Paris Notre-Dame Interior Tour for a closer look at one of the city’s most storied landmarks.
Highlights
- Admire Notre-Dame’s sculpted portals, flying buttresses, and Gothic details
- Hear stories of the cathedral’s history, fire, and restoration
- Explore the cathedral interior at your own pace
- Choose an Archaeological Crypt visit, macaron tasting, or local lunch
What's included
Included
- Guided exterior walking tour of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- Insights into Notre-Dame’s architecture, history, and restoration
- Expert English-speaking certified guide
- Interior visit of Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Stories of key figures such as Napoleon and Victor Hugo
- Archaeological Crypt entry ticket with selected option
- Macaron tasting at a Parisian patisserie with selected option
- Parisian lunch at a local restaurant with selected option
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Access to the cathedral towers
- Food and drinks unless selected as part of an option
- Reserved cathedral entry ticket; entry is free and no reservation is required
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Important information
- Arrive 15 minutes before the start at the Charlemagne statue, to the right when facing the cathedral
- Look for a guide wearing a light green cap and carrying a flag marked HOST
- Guided commentary is not permitted inside the cathedral; explore the interior at your own pace
- Groups of 5 or more may be split into separate groups, and groups of any size may be split without notice
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- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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