--- title: Inside Notre-Dame Tour with a Licensed Guide lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/inside-notre-dame-tour-with-a-licensed-guide/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.52 reviews: 231 duration_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 34 of 36 (Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/inside-notre-dame-tour-with-a-licensed-guide/ --- # Inside Notre-Dame Tour with a Licensed Guide **Guidekin's take:** Explore the nave and sacred relics inside Notre-Dame de Paris with a certified guide. The booking includes the interior visit and guiding; cathedral admission itself is free, and pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.52 from 231 reviews at €75 per person for 1h. In our comparison: #34 of 36 in Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Go beyond the facade. With an expert guide and skip-the-line access, explore Notre-Dame de Paris from the inside — its soaring nave, sacred relics, and 850 years of history revealed in a single unforgettable hour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide at the Statue de… - Group size varies by option: max 5 from €99 · private from €149 - 4 start times: between 08:30 and 13:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €65: ages 0 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person for the Guided Group Tour option; other options up to €149 - Duration: 1h - Rating: 4.52/5 from 231 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Elysiago - Group: Group size varies by option: max 5 from €99 · private from €149 - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.52 from 231 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 88% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 204 of 231. - 5 stars: 190 (82%) - 4 stars: 14 (6%) - 3 stars: 5 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 21 (9%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the historical detail when tours run; cancellations and guides failing to arrive are recurring complaints. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable explanations of the cathedral's history and architecture - Detailed accounts of the fire and restoration, supported by photos - Engaging storytelling and thorough answers to questions - Small groups with personal attention and time to take in the interior **Complaints:** - Cancellations at short notice leave some travellers unable to arrange another tour - Reports of absent guides and unanswered calls or messages - Some bypass the queue, while others join the general line despite expecting reserved entry - Some find explanations clear, while others struggle to understand the guide Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-04-28 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Guided Group Tour | €75 / person | English | - | | Premium Tour / Max 5 | €99 / person | English | - | | Exclusive Private Tour | €149 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Expert certified guide - Entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral ## Not included - Food & Drinks - Pick-up & Drop-Off ## Itinerary 1. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (1h) - Learn the fascinating history, secrets, and stories of this world-famous cathedral — from its stunning Gothic architecture and legendary gargoyles to the events that shaped France. The expert guides bring the monument to life with engaging stories, fun facts, and hidden... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide at the Statue de Charlemagne et ses Leudes, Your guide will be waiting by the Statue de Charlemagne, holding a sign that says “ElysiaGo”, so you can easily recognize them. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJAZZ_9fBx5kcRtTny2D6Vpaw Ends: The tour ends at the Archaeological Crypt on the Parvis Notre-Dame, right in front of the cathedral. You’ll finish in central Paris, near cafés and transport. Metro stations Cité (line 4) and Saint-Michel (line 4 & RER B/C) are a short walk away. ## 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. ## Compared with other Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #34 of 36** | €75 | 1h | 4.52 (231) | varies by option | | [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 #34 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/inside-notre-dame-tour-with-a-licensed-guide/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md