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title: Notre Dame Private and Semi-Private Guided Tour
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/notre-dame-private-and-semi-private-guided-tour/
type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 79
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.58
reviews: 40
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 22 of 26 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/notre-dame-private-and-semi-private-guided-tour/
---

# Notre Dame Private and Semi-Private Guided Tour

**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.

## Overview

This is not just an entry to the cathedral — it is a guided understanding of Notre-Dame. The visit begins outside, where your guide explains the façade, sculptures, and Gothic architecture so that, once inside, you recognize what you are seeing instead of simply walking through.

You will also learn the full story of the 2019 fire: what burned, what survived, and how the cathedral was rebuilt using traditional techniques. Many visitors leave without knowing which parts are original and which are restored — this tour makes it clear.

Groups are limited or private for a comfortable experience, with time for questions and photos. When public access is open, your guide accompanies you inside and highlights the key areas, helping you avoid confusion and make the most of your visit.

## Key facts

- Price: from €79 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.58/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Danis Tour

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private Tour | €79 / person | English | Semi Tour |
| Private Tour | €99 / person | English | Private Tour |

## What's included

- Guided Tour

## Not included

- Private transportation

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14 start times between 08:30 and 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- 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

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.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## How it compares in Private Tours

Ranked **#22 of 26** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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