Embark on a captivating Notre Dame walking tour to uncover the history, tragedy, and bright future of this iconic cathedral. Explore the scene of the fire, admire the legendary gargoyles, and delve into the archaeological crypt below for a self-guided visit to the foundations of Île de la Cité.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Discover the intricate Gothic architecture of the cathedral, featuring its lofty spires, gargoyles, flying buttresses, and the scaffolding that marks Notre Dame’s restoration.
- Point Zero - Head to the heart of Paris and learn why it’s deemed a lucky spot.
- Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame - Explore the ancient foundations of Paris beneath Notre Dame with a self-guided tour ticket.
- Paris shuttle transportation included
- Optional upgrade for narrated Seine river cruise
- Ticket to archaeological crypt under Notre Dame
- Detailed explanations of cathedral’s façade
- Stories about 2019 fire and future plans
- Visit to geographic center of Paris
- Knowledgeable guide on Notre Dame’s history
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame is a must for any trip to Paris. Though it’s still closed for restoration after the April 2019 fire, you can still experience the amazing cathedral from the outside on our Notre Dame walking tour.
Learn how it took a century to finish, relive the night people all over the world watched the fire, and look to the future of Notre Dame’s reopening with stories and insights from your local guide.
Your guide will take you to the scene of the fire and point out the iconic features for you to admire, including the towers, gargoyles, and spires. Just steps from the cathedral, you’ll get as close as possible to Point Zero, the geographic center of Paris that’s sometimes considered a place of good luck.
Finish your walking tour at the entrance to the archaeological crypt below Notre Dame, where you’ll explore on your own this fascinating underground world, featuring exhibits and artifacts dating back to Roman times.
- PLEASE NOTE: This tour doesn’t go inside Notre Dame. Nobody has been permitted to enter the cathedral since the tragic fire of 2019. This guided experience is an outdoor walking tour of the area surrounding the cathedral, followed by entry (ticket included) to the crypt beneath it.
- Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour. Copy and paste this link in your web browser: https://www.exp1.com/paris-tours/paris-shuttle/
- It is possible that the crypt can be closed at times for construction or maintenance. In this case you will receive an hour-long guided walking tour around Notre Dame but you will not be able to enter the Crypt.
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
