Notre Dame Tour: Expert Insights on Gothic Art

Join our expert-guided private historical tour of Notre Dame, the pinnacle of Gothic architecture. Discover the cathedral’s rich history, rare research synthesis, and deep love for this iconic monument.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame - Explore the underground of the cathedral and its significance not only to Notre Dame but also to the history of Paris and France. We will discuss the crypt without entering it, as it warrants a separate visit.
  • Point Zero - Delve into the historical, cultural, symbolic, and overall importance…
What's Included
  • Private tour
  • Professional art historian guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • No guiding is currently allowed inside the cathedral. You will enter but the guide must wait outside
Additional Information

The excursion is the outcome of meticulous and thorough inquiry undertaken by a doctoral scholar for the benefit of the mobile application, Notre Dame Fiat Lux. The findings of this investigation will also manifest into a book. Therefore, our tour guides, who have actively contributed to this research or have tailored the tour based on it, arguably have…

Location
7 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II
Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul II
The meeting point is in front of the Charlemagne statue, a large bronze horse rider on the right hand side of the church. Your guide will be carrying a red canvas tote bag.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_c
Feb 6, 2025
A must. - Wonderful historical details. Friendly guide. Arrived on time. Super knowledgeable. Ask for Mila, if you can.
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Jason_h
Jan 3, 2025
Fantastic - Fantastic tour and very informative. Enjoyed that we were able to go in and finish in 1.5hrs. Would definitely recommend.
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Andrew_p
Jan 1, 2025
Private tour with my daughter and I - Our guide had a vast historical knowledge of the politics and architecture of the cathedral. She was very adaptable to the crowds and helping us navigate and learn.
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Karl_r
Dec 26, 2024
Bella knows Notre Dame - Attended Christmas Eve mass then came back on Christmas Day to go through a tour. Bella was our guide. An amazing and knowledgeable woman that gave us so much more insight to complete our experience.
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Feet2feet
Dec 17, 2024
Illumination in the winter darkness - Boris, our guide, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and explained the architecture and history of the cathedral in terms that were accessible to my two teenagers. The depth of his knowledge was such that he could tell us how the restored cathedral differed from the before the fire damage, and why the cathedral was uniquely French and different from other cathedrals and churches in Europe. The Notre Dame Paris is truly exceptional.
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Catherinebm7164cl
Apr 18, 2024
Amazing tour! - Our guide was so knowledgeable. She was a great communicator and provided interesting historical stories. She clearly has a passion for all things Paris. Would highly recommend this private tour!
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Carrie_b
Apr 14, 2024
wonderful - We had a wonderful tour extremely enjoyable and knowledgeable. Well worth it!. The history was amazing.
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Matt
Apr 20, 2023
Fantastic Tour! - The guide was amazing! So much knowledge about the time of notre dame, the building itself, and how the building impacted the area. Fantastic and cannot wait to go back and do it again after Notre Dame reopens. 10/10.
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Barry_s
Jan 4, 2025
Great Guide, but limitations were really disappointing. - Did not receive special access, stood in long line with the guide. Guide was not allowed to speak inside of Notre Dame, which would have been nice to know before we booked. Barbara (our guide) was great, but the limitations on tour guides not being able to speak (everyone else inside were talking to each other), and having to wait in the long line with everyone else sort of defeated the purpose of paying a high fee for special treatment. Great history lesson from Barbara while we waited in line, however.
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Robin_e
Jan 26, 2025
Not worth your time or money. - The tour description was erroneous. "The tour is a product of a very long and detailed research, conducted by a PhD scholar ... Therefore, our guides ... 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." My guide was not a "foremost expert on Notre Dame" nor was the tour a "comprehensive view." My guide, the previous day, on the "Paris Top Sights Half Day Walking Tour," shared the same information about the exterior. The interior information was a very high level overview. I communicated my dissatisfaction with the tour operator and he did nothing. The guide was also late. I will be disputing the charge on my credit card.
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