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Notre-Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Access

4.8 · 299 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 95% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Epic Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
27 start times between 08:30 and 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Notre-Dame Cathedral outside and inside with the Guided Outdoor & Indoor option.

English guiding and interior access are included, though cathedral admission itself is free; shoulders and knees must be covered. 4.77 from 299 reviews at €50 per person for 1h.

In our comparison: #16 of 36 in Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €50 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Expert, English-speaking guide
  • 1 hour exterior guided tour
  • Interior guided tour ( if you picked the Guided Outdoor & Indoor option)
  • Max 25 guests for an intimate experience
  • Access to Notre-Dame Cathedral interior
  • Food & drinks
  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Tips (optional)
  • Modest dress is required for cathedral entry, covering shoulders and knees.

Children from €50 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.8
299 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 284 of 299

Star breakdown of all 299 ratings

5 stars
266 · 89%
4 stars
18 · 6%
3 stars
3 · 1%
2 stars
4 · 1%
1 star
8 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the historical explanations and easy entry; heat made some visits uncomfortable.

Praised

  • Clear explanations of the cathedral's history, fire and restoration
  • Photos help explain how the cathedral has changed since the fire
  • Friendly, enthusiastic guides who make the history engaging
  • Efficient entry that avoids the main queue

Complaints

  • Uncomfortable heat during some visits

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (30 April 2026 to 20 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please meet your guide beneath the Statue of Charlemagne, located to the right of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Look for a blue sign reading “Epic Tours.” For easy navigation, search “Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes” on Google Maps. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
27 start times between 08:30 and 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
The tour ends inside the Notre-Dame, where you’ll step inside and marvel at its breathtaking Gothic beauty.
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Epic Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

This is one of the few tours that offers access inside Notre-Dame Cathedral, guided by a passionate local expert.

You'll not only explore the famous exterior with its gargoyles and Gothic beauty but also step inside to witness the cathedral's stunning interior, recently reopened after the 2019 fire.

With rich storytelling, hidden details, and no long lines, this tour gives you a deeper, more personal connection to one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks.

Important note: Modest dress is required for cathedral entry, covering shoulders and knees.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €50 ages 4 to 12

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #16 of 36€501h4.77 (299)shared
Paris City Center Tour with Notre Dame Semi Private 12ppl Max€552h 40m5.0 (214)shared
Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame€454h4.9 (941)shared
Paris Notre-Dame Interior or Exterior Walking Tour€301h 30m4.86 (2311)shared

Ranked #16 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. Compare all 36 Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité

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