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title: Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Flexible Options
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country: France
price: 29
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rating: 4.5
reviews: 1834
duration_minutes: 70
languages: [en]
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schedule_checked: 2026-09-06
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Notre Dame Cathedral Guided Tour with Flexible Options

**Guidekin's take:** A Notre-Dame visit with three formats to choose from, pairing a guided exterior walk with interior access at the depth you want. An easy way to see the restored cathedral with context instead of shuffling through on your own.

## Overview

Notre-Dame Cathedral is more than a historic landmark — it stands as a powerful symbol of Paris’s heritage, faith, and resilience. This guided experience offers three distinct ways to discover it, allowing you to choose the level of depth and immersion that best suits your interests.

From there, your experience continues based on the option selected:

Option 1: Guided Exterior Tour with Independent Interior Visit
Participate in a guided tour of the exterior with our expert guide, followed by independent access to the cathedral’s interior. 

Option 2: Semi Private Guided Tour with Independent Interior Visit
Limited to just 12 guests for a more intimate experience. 

Option 3: Fully Private Tour with 
Independent Interior Visit
Enjoy a fully private experience reserved exclusively for you and your group. With your own dedicated expert guide, you'll benefit from a more personalized, comfortable and memorable visit.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet us in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral…
- Group size varies by option: max 12 from €53 · small group from €53 · private from €107
- Starts 09:00, 13:00, 14:30: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €29 per person for the Guided Tour with Free Entry option; other options up to €107
- Duration: 1h 10m
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 1834 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Bonjour-Tours
- Group: Group size varies by option: max 12 from €53 · small group from €53 · private from €107
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 13:00, 14:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-06

## Reviews

4.5 from 1834 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
86% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1584 of 1834.

- 5 stars: 1484 (81%)
- 4 stars: 100 (5%)
- 3 stars: 62 (3%)
- 2 stars: 53 (3%)
- 1 star: 135 (7%)

## 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 Tour with Free Entry | €26 / person | English | English Tour |
| Semi Private Tour 2:30 PM | €53 / person | English | Reserved Access Max 12 Guests |
| Semi Private Tour | €53 / person | English | Semi Private with Free Entry: Limited to 12 guests for a more intimate experience. |
| Fully Private Tour | €107 / person (for 2+ people) | English | One group only: Enjoy an exclusive private tour with your own dedicated guide. |

## What's included

- Private tour option: One group only tour
- Semi Private Option: Maximum 12 guests tour for a more intimate experience
- Expert English speaking Tour Guide
- Exterior Guided Tour with exterior Option With independent Interior Visit

## Not included

- Transportation
- Food and Drinks
- Skip the line access
- Access to Cathedral Towers

## Itinerary

1. **Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris** (1h) - Option 1: Guided Exterior Tour with Independent Interior Visit Participate in a guided tour of the exterior with our expert guide, followed by independent access to the cathedral’s interior. Option 2: Semi Private Guided Tour with Independent Interior Visit Limited to just 12...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 13:00, 14:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-06
- 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 us in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in front of statue of Charlemagne on horseback (Green Statue). Our guide will be holding a black sign saying 'Bonjour'. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour.

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Shoulders must be covered; shorts and skirts must be knee-length to enter the cathedral.
- Religious services: During Mass, guiding inside the cathedral is not permitted. Please consult the official Notre-Dame schedule, as services may impact your visit.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late arrivals risk missing the experience entirely.
- Exceptional closures: Notre-Dame Cathedral may close without prior notice. Please check the official website in advance. If the interior is unavailable, an extended exterior guided tour (approximately 1 hour) will be provided instead.
- 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.

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