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.
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.
- Crypte Archéologique de l’Île de la Cité - The walking tour concludes at the entrance of the Archeological Crypt. Visitors can then embark on a self-guided tour (ticket included) to explore the ancient foundations of Paris beneath Notre Dame.
- Crypte Archéologique de l’Île de la Cité - The walking tour concludes at the entrance of the Archeological Crypt. Visitors can then embark on a self-guided tour (ticket included) to explore the ancient foundations of Paris beneath Notre Dame.
- 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
- 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
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame is an essential stop on any visit to Paris. Although it remains closed for restoration following the April 2019 fire, you can still enjoy the magnificent cathedral from the outside on our Notre Dame walking tour.
Discover how it took a century to complete, relive the night when people worldwide watched the fire, and look forward to Notre…
Notre Dame is an essential stop on any visit to Paris. Although it remains closed for restoration following the April 2019 fire, you can still enjoy the magnificent cathedral from the outside on our Notre Dame walking tour.
Discover how it took a century to complete, relive the night when people worldwide watched the fire, and look forward to Notre Dame’s reopening with stories and insights from your local guide.
Your guide will lead you to the site of the fire and highlight the iconic features for you to admire, including the towers, gargoyles, and spires. Just a short distance from the cathedral, you’ll get as close as possible to Point Zero, the geographic center of Paris, often considered a place of good luck.
Conclude your walking tour at the entrance to the archaeological crypt beneath Notre Dame, where you’ll independently explore this intriguing underground world, featuring exhibits and artifacts dating back to Roman times.
- PLEASE NOTE: This tour doesn’t go inside Notre Dame. Though the cathedral has recently reopened, group tours are not yet permitted inside Notre Dame. You are welcome to try to visit on your own after the guided tour. This guided experience is an outdoor walking tour of the area surrounding the cathedral, followed by entry (ticket included) to the crypt beneath it.
- 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.
- This is a guided walking tour of the area around and outside of the Notre Dame Cathedral followed by a self-guided visit of the Archeological Crypt. There will not be a guided tour inside Notre Dame, as group visits are not yet permitted. You are welcome to enter the cathedral on your own before or after the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
