Take a 1-hour guided tour of the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral and admire its iconic Gothic architecture. An expert guide will highlight key features such as the spires, gargoyles, rosettes, and façade, while sharing the cathedral’s construction history and cultural significance.
After the exterior tour, your guide will help you enter the cathedral for a self-guided visit. Inside, explore the vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and historic altars at your own pace, experiencing the timeless beauty and spiritual essence of Notre-Dame.
Expert Guided Experience: Discover the history and architectural brilliance of Notre-Dame with a professional guide.
Iconic Exterior: Admire the cathedral’s magnificent Gothic façade, detailed carvings, and legendary gargoyles.
Step Inside: Enjoy self-guided exploration of the breathtaking interior after the tour.
Famous Legends: Hear captivating tales, including the story of the Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
Hidden Details: Learn about the artistic features and small sculptural wonders often overlooked by visitors.
Access to Notre-Dame Cathedral
Live guide
Guided tour of the exterior
Pickup and drop-off
Access to the tower
Skip-the-line access
Guided tour inside
This is an exterior tour of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Entry to the cathedral is free, and you are welcome to join the general admission queue after the tour concludes.
Please note that this tour does not include skip-the-line access or timed reservation tickets. Lines may be long, especially within the first year of the cathedral’s reopening.
Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral may be denied to anyone not dressed appropriately hats, short skirts, sleeveless shirts, and low-cut clothing are not allowed inside the cathedral
This experience/attraction has a non-cancellable / non-changeable cancellation policy: Once booked, the ticket cannot be canceled or modified.
By Metro:
Line 4: Cité station is the closest metro station, just a few minutes' walk from the cathedral.
Line 1 or 11: You could also choose to disembark at Châtelet or Hôtel de Ville stations and walk across the Seine (5 to 7-minute walk).
Paris metro stations can be busy during rush hours (7:30am–9:30am and 5pm–7:30pm).
By Bus:
Line 47: Cité or Saint-Michel station (160m, 2-minute walk)
Line 87: Hôtel de Ville station (500m, 7-minute walk)
Line 75: Maubert-Mutualité or Cluny – La Sorbonne station (400m, 6-minute walk)
Buses are stroller-friendly and a good option for travelers with kids.
By Train:
Hop onboard RER Line B or C and get off at Saint-Michel – Notre-Dame station, which is a 2-minute walk to the cathedral (160m, 2-minute walk).
The RER trains are slightly different from the metro. Look for clear signage indicating RER routes to avoid confusion.
By Velib (Bicycle):
Station 4001: 10 rue d’Arcole (80m, 1-minute walk)
Station 4002: Place Louis Lépine (350m, 3-minute walk)
Station 4003: 1 quai aux Fleurs (300m, 3-minute walk)
Pro-tip: Vélib’ stations can be busy near major landmarks.
Consider reserving a bike in advance through the Vélib’ app.
