Notre Dame Tours in Paris: 10 to Choose Between

1.Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,272 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Walk Île de la Cité with a local guide such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, or Tetiana, learning about Notre-Dame, the French kings, the Revolution, and the 2019 fire. The tour ends with a self-guided visit to the archaeological crypt. Notre-Dame entry is not included.

“Remi was great. He was knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. There were adjustments for the rain but it didn’t diminish the tour. We highly recommend him.”

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2.Eternal Notre-Dame VR Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,150 reviews · 45 min · from $36

At La Défense, you walk through a 45-minute VR recreation of Notre-Dame, from medieval construction to the 2019 fire and restoration. You wear a headset and backpack, move through the cathedral’s history, and see parts of the building normally out of reach. Host support is available in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.

“It was pretty amazing - so realistic - unbelievable”

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3.Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour & Free Entrance

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 1,010 reviews · from $28Best value

Spend about an hour with a guide such as Pierre, Jade, Morgan, or Jeanette, learning how Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité, and the 2019 fire shaped Paris. Afterward, join the free general-admission queue and explore the cathedral interior on your own. The tour is offered in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian.

“Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable, helpful & friendly! Would fully recommend anyone to go on this tour & visit Notre Dame!”

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4.Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Ride through central Paris for about four hours with a local English-speaking guide and a maximum of 12 people. You’ll stop at the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Elysées, Invalides and other landmarks, with time for photos and a food break on Rue Cler. Bikes and helmets are included.

“Great way to get your bearings and you see so much in a short time. Lunch is half way in a small village which was a lovely surprise!”

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5.Early Access Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $71

Walk through Île de la Cité with a local guide, see Notre Dame’s restored Gothic interior, and hear stories of Roman Paris, royal power, revolution, and the Seine. The guide leads the historical introduction and island walk, while the Notre Dame visit is generally self-guided. Add Sainte-Chapelle entry if you want to continue.

“Completely misled on what this was. 2 hr wait in line to get in where our guide was banned from going in with us? Then once we ended for ourselves in side we come out and the tour is over??? What a absolute ripoff”

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6.Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Notre Dame Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 727 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Walk Île de la Cité with an English-speaking local guide, then use timed tickets to enter Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. Expect vivid stories about Louis IX, the French Revolution, Marie-Antoinette, and Notre Dame’s fire. Groups are limited to 12, with private tours also available.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable, and these gorgeous and marvelous buildings are a must-see in Paris!”

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7.Notre Dame Outdoor Tour with Sainte-Chapelle / Crypt.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 723 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $63

Walk around Notre Dame with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 15, then choose a self-guided visit to the Archaeological Crypt, Sainte-Chapelle, or the Conciergerie. Guides such as Nick, June, Yusuff, and Sz are praised for clear stories about Gothic design, the 2019 fire, and Parisian history.

“Excellent and informative information by our tour guide Nick.”

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8.Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 625 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about an hour hearing Notre-Dame stories and seeing its exterior on Île de la Cité, with English-speaking guides such as June, Nick, and Elizabeth. Then enter Sainte-Chapelle for a self-guided look at its dazzling stained glass. The $79.81 tour lasts about two hours and groups are limited to 20.

“Our tour guide Nick was great! Lots of interesting facts and very knowledgeable. He had lots of things for every age group in our tour.”

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9.Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 614 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Spend 90 minutes walking Île de la Cité with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then explore the Archaeological Crypt on your own. You’ll see Place Dauphine, the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle, the flower market, and Notre-Dame from outside. Guides such as Rémi, Sophie, Paula, and Katie have been praised for lively storytelling.

“Nice overview of how Paris began on Ile de la Cite and how Notre Dame was built. Special attention to its history and importance in French history. Lots of info about the fire and current restoration, which is what interested us most. The guide (Sophie) was knowledgeable and engaging. I would recommend this tour for people who are seeing Notre Dame for the first time, as well as those who have seen it before!”

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10.Sainte-Chapelle Entry with Notre Dame Outdoor Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 478 reviews · 1h 30m · from $75

Walk around Notre Dame and Île de la Cité with an English-speaking guide, then enter Sainte-Chapelle to see its remarkable stained glass. Groups are limited to 20 people. Guides such as June, Yusuff, Nick, Sagar, and Perkins are praised for lively stories, clear explanations, and family-friendly humor.

“June was a really knowledgeable and friendly guide. We learned so much.”

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