Plan for an exterior visit: the listing says the interior is inaccessible and does not guarantee guiding inside. 4.66 from 47 reviews at €250 per person for 1h 30m.
In our comparison: #25 of 36 in Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €250 per adult.
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 43 of 47
Star breakdown of all 47 ratings
Reviewers value the historical depth and patient explanations; some expected special access that was not provided
Written by Guidekin from the 46 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 March 2022 to 23 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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The underground of the cathedral and its importance not only for Notre Dame, but for history of Paris and France as well. We discuss the crypt without entering it, as it is a separate visit in its own right.
10 min · Admission not includedThe historic, cultural, symbolical and overall relevance of this often overlooked yet immensely important site.
15 minHistory of how France came to be and the significant role Notre Dame Cathedral had in it.
15 minA detailed description of the Western Portal of the cathedral and the meaning of its statues and reliefs. The detailed explanation of their history and relevance. In this case in particular, art is never just ornamental, but deeply symbolical and instrumental.
20 minA view of the cathedral from the back, and the detailed account of the immense and breathtaking complexity of Gothic architecture.
10 minAn overview of the entire cathedral and the story of its beauty, connected to dogma, creation of Marian Catholicism, French identity and politics.
10 minThe tour is a product of a very long and detailed research, conducted by a PhD scholar, that was done for the purposes of mobile app Notre Dame Fiat Lux. This research will also be published in the form of a book. Therefore, our guides who partook in this research (most of them) or have prepared the tour from it, are arguably and very likely the foremost experts on Notre Dame in Paris, France, and indeed the world. The tour is a comprehensive view on the cathedral and its many different aspects. We offer a rare synthesis of research, over ten years of guiding experience, and most importantly, honest, deep and ever expanding love for this jewel of Gothic architecture. We feel that Notre Dame is the very pinnacle of Western civilization, and we are eager to explain why. Come share our passion and ever growing interest for this unique monument.
IMPORTANT NOTICE - while the new rule is being implemented, we cannot guarantee tour guiding inside - visiting the inside is still included.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #25 of 36 | €250 | 1h 30m | 4.66 (47) | private |
| Paris City Center Tour with Notre Dame Semi Private 12ppl Max | €55 | 2h 40m | 5.0 (214) | shared |
| 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 |
Ranked #25 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