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Notre Dame Private and Semi-Private Guided Tour

4.6 · 44 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 86% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Paris Operated by Danis Tour Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h
Group
Group size varies by option: small group from €79 · private from €99
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
12 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A Notre-Dame tour that starts with the façade so the interior makes sense when you enter, and tells the story of the fire honestly: what is original, what is restored.

Private and small semi-private formats only.

In our comparison: #151 of 167 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Semi-Private TourThe page priceSemi Tour€79
Private TourPrivate Tour€99

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • Guided Tour
  • Private transportation

Reviews

4.6
44 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

86% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 38 of 44

Star breakdown of all 44 ratings

5 stars
37 · 84%
4 stars
1 · 2%
3 stars
3 · 7%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
3 · 7%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value the guides' historical insight and personal attention, but some report exploring the interior without a guide.

Praised

  • Detailed explanations of the cathedral's history, fire damage and restoration
  • Guides highlight details visitors say they would have missed on their own
  • Small groups and individual attention make the visit feel personal
  • Several reviewers report entering without waiting in the queue

Complaints

  • Some receive commentary inside, while others are left to explore without their guide
  • Some hear clearly, while others find the guide too quiet to follow
  • Some feel the limited guiding does not justify the cost
  • Poor communication around tour cancellations

Written by Guidekin from the 52 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 May 2024 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Front of the entrance gate to the Crypte Archéologique. Please meet your guide at the entrance of the Archaeological Crypt, directly across from the front façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
12 start times between 08:30 and 16:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Danis Tour; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

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

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

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

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Ranked #151 of 167 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €52 to €955, median €183; typical length 2h. 167 of 167 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 167 Private Tours

From €79 per adult · Semi-Private Tour