A guided walk and an unguided cathedral interior visit are included; departure requires at least two guests. 5 from 214 reviews at €55 per person for 2h 40m.
Best for: Start with Semi-Private English Tour: guided walk and unguided Notre-Dame visit at €55 per person; needs at least two guests to run. 5 from 214 reviews. Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité comparison
Trade-off: Notre-Dame interior visit is unguided.
In our comparison: #1 of 36 in Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
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.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Private English TourThe page price | Semi-Private English Tour: "Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS. | €55 |
| UPGRADE TO PRIVATE TOUR | Private Guide Just For You: PRIVATE WALKING TOUR; PROFESSIONAL TOUR GUIDE EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU; DURATION 2 - 2.5 HOURS; TOUR WILL RUN, RAIN OR SHINE | €260 for 2+ people |
Children from €10 (ages 0 to 9). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 214 of 214
Star breakdown of all 214 ratings
Reviewers praise the storytelling and introduction to Paris, though entering Notre Dame can involve queuing
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 October 2024 to 23 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Once at the meeting point, you will start your tour by exploring ile de la cite, the oldest settlement in Paris. Once known as Lutetia, this former Roman city was the predecessor of present-day Paris, from which the city grew outwards.
10 minStep inside the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral (Interior visit unguided due to regulations), the world’s most beloved church and a masterpiece of medieval Gothic architecture. Newly restored after the 2019 fire, it remains one of Paris’ most enduring symbols.
10 minLocated on the île de la Cité the Palais de Justice, once known as the Palais de la Cité contains some of the oldest surviving buildings such as:
10 min · Admission not includedA gem of Gothic style, the St Chapelle was built in seven years. It was intended to house precious Christian relics, including Christ’s crown of thorns, acquired by Saint louis.
10 min · Admission not includedThe Conciergerie is the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité, as well as at a time the most notorious prison in all of France. Over a thousand “enemies of the Revolution” were housed there, and famous figures like Marie Antoinette ended their lives there.
10 min · Admission not includedYou will then pass by the Saint-Michel fountain, a monumental fountain commissioned by Haussmann, under Napoleon III. It depicts the archangel Michael vanquishing the Devil, evoking thoughts of the battle between Good and Evil.
10 minAfterwards, we will see Place Dauphine, a beautiful historic square, combining all the beauty and romance of Paris. Tucked away on the western tip of the île de la Cité, Place Dauphine was one of the first projects commissioned by Henri IV.
10 minIn the middle of the bridge we will see the equestrian statue of King IV. Although the original statue dated from the 1600s, the one you will see today is a replica in its placed, as the original was destroyed during the French Revolution.
10 minFrom here, we will walk to the bridge, Pont Neuf, which is considered to be the oldest stone bridge in Paris. Today Pont-Neuf is part of the banks of the Seine listed as a World Heritage site by Unesco.
10 minBefore making our way to the Louvre we will see the Pont des Arts, a bridge which connects the Insitut de France and the Louvre. Built between 1801 and 1804, it was the first iron bridge in Paris.
10 minCreated by the Cardinal Richelieu in 1633, the Palais Royal and its gardens, are just a short walk from the Louvre. The Palace housed royal families up until the Palace of Versailles was built. Here you will be able to enjoy the peaceful gardens surrounded by a fantastic futuristic architecture with contemporary sculptures.
10 min · Admission not includedWe will then move towards the infamous Louvre Museum, the world’s most visited art museum with a collection that spans work from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century. During this part of the tour, we will pass through the Cour Carrée, one of the main courtyards of the Louvre Palace and see the Louvre Pyramid, the museum’s main entrance, designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei.
10 min · Admission not includedLeaving the Louvre behind us we will walk towards the Tuileries Gardens, passing through the Arc du Carrousel, a huge arc built to commemorate Napoleon’s military victories.
10 minWe will then enter the Tuileries Gardens, the oldest Park in Paris, with a history that dates back to the 17th century.
10 minDuring your stroll in the Tuileries Gardens, you will pass by the Gardens’ Bookshop, a quaint bookstore tucked away in a corner which contains a large collection of gardening and landscape design books, along with some garden themed gifts and cards.
10 minWe will end our tour at Place de la Concord, a site originally known for having been an execution site during the French Revolution, and which marks the start of the Champs Elysée.
10 minon this 2.5 hour intimate Semi-Private (12 Guest Maximum) guided tou of central Paris, Become a true flâneur – French for someone who enjoys a good stroll – Our expert guides will take show you all of the highlights including the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Tuileries Garden while ending where the guillotine once stood at the base of the world’s most famous avenue, the Champs Elysées. There will be time for a snack and restroom break during the walk.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #1 of 36 | €55 | 2h 40m | 5.0 (214) | varies by option |
| Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame | €45 | 4h | 4.9 (941) | shared |
| Paris Notre-Dame Interior or Exterior Walking Tour | €30 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (2311) | shared |
| Notre-Dame Cathedral Access and Outdoor Walking Tour | €49 | 1h 30m | 4.86 (578) | shared |
Ranked #1 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