--- title: 45m Notre Dame - outside tour - fast line entrance lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/45m-notre-dame-outside-tour-fast-line-entrance/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 28 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 30 duration_minutes: 45 duration_max_minutes: 60 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 15 of 36 (Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/45m-notre-dame-outside-tour-fast-line-entrance/ --- # 45m Notre Dame - outside tour - fast line entrance **Guidekin's take:** Read Notre Dame's facade through an art historian's outdoor commentary, with images previewing details inside. Interior guiding is excluded: cathedral entry is free and independent of this service, and you explore inside on your own. 4.87 from 30 reviews at €28 per person for 45m–1h. In our comparison: #15 of 36 in Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This 45 minutes tour takes place outside Notre Dame and it starts with an introduction of its location "ile de la cité", a main historical area in Paris. Then your official tour guide will read its facade, make you understand the meaning of gothic architectural style, share the most fascinating historical events once happened in this cathedral and the importance of Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris". Before exploring ON YOUR OWN and AT YOUR OWN PACE its interior, your tour guide will show you images of the HIGHLIGHTS to not miss anything inside including the original stained glass windows, its paintings called "mays", the three relics of Jesus Christ and much more. ATTENTION : 8h/9h tour allows you fast entrance. No need of a reservation ticket. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The tours departs at 8h. - Starts 08:00, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age 5+: minimum age to join - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €28 per person for the 9h30 - Español option; other options up to €35 - Duration: 45m–1h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Paris in Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.87 from 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 30. - 5 stars: 27 (90%) - 4 stars: 2 (7%) - 3 stars: 1 (3%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 9h30 - Español | €28 / person | Spanish | - | | 8h - English Tour | €35 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Outside lively commentary given by a certified tour guide - Professional art historian tour guide - See images of the highlights you will discover once inside the cathedral for you not to miss - Live commentary on board ## Not included - Transportation to/from attractions - interior guiding tour ## Itinerary 1. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (10m) - Meet your tour guide at the equestrian statue of Charlemagne located on the right facing the cathedral. The tour guide will be holding a yellow bag. The tour starts talking about the birth of the city of Paris and its first inhabitants. Reading of its facade and explanation... 2. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (10m) - Reading of its facade and explanation of its architectural style called "Gothic". 3. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (20m) - Our official tour guide will show IMAGES for you not to miss the highlights inside Notre Dame and ending the tour telling you some historical events such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, Victor Hugo's book "Notre Dame de Paris"and some unexpected incidents that has... 4. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (5m) - Discover ON YOUR OWN and at your own pace its many paintings, stained windows and if you want its small payable museum. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point The tours departs at 8h. Meet your tour guide at the statue of Charlemagne located on the left facing Notre Dame, your guide will be holding a yellow bag. In case you arrive late, look for your guide in front of the central portal. Please arrive on time and mind the traffic. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJG6nhouFx5kcRCqyiTI7Ft1A Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building. - Please be at the meeting point of the tour 10 to 15 minutes before its starting time - A dress code is required to enter places of worship. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required - if after this tour you want to tour La Sainte Chapelle, please let us know to give you details Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 36** | €28 | 45 min–1h | 4.87 (30) | shared | | [Paris City Center Tour with Notre Dame Semi Private 12ppl Max](/france/paris/tours/paris-city-center-tour-with-notre-dame-semi-private-12ppl-max/?format=md) | €55 | 2h 40m | 5.0 (214) | shared | | [Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame](/france/paris/tours/paris-highlights-bike-tour-eiffel-tower-louvre-and-notre-dame/?format=md) | €45 | 4h | 4.9 (941) | shared | | [Paris Notre-Dame Interior or Exterior Walking Tour](/france/paris/tours/paris-notre-dame-interior-or-exterior-walking-tour/?format=md) | €30 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (2311) | shared | Ranked #15 of 36 in Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €280, median €66; typical length 1h 53m. 7 of 36 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/notre-dame-ile-de-la-cite/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/45m-notre-dame-outside-tour-fast-line-entrance/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md