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Notre-Dame and the Île de la Cité: 15 Tours

39 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Notre-Dame reopened in December 2024 after the fire, and entry to the cathedral itself is free. These 15 tours add the story, the crypt, the island around it and Sainte-Chapelle next door, each priced and timed.

Paris: Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt - Place Dauphine and the island’s quieter side
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Paris Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

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

This 90-minute English walking tour circles Île de la Cité, from Henri IV’s statue and Place Dauphine to Notre-Dame’s exterior. A local guide brings the island’s royal, religious, and civic history into focus. Your ticket includes a self-guided visit to the archaeological crypt; Notre-Dame entry is not included. Optional upgrades may add visits to nearby landmarks.

“Matt my tour guide was absolutely great. His energy was high and he was extremely knowledgeable about the church and the surrounding areas.”

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Paris: Eternal Notre-Dame VR Experience Ticket - How the headset and movement feel
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Paris: Eternal Notre-Dame VR Experience Ticket

2.Eternal Notre-Dame VR Experience Ticket

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

Put on a VR headset and backpack for a 45-minute, walk-through recreation of Notre-Dame, tracing the cathedral’s story from the 13th to the 21st century. The ticket includes the VR equipment, not entry to the cathedral itself. The venue is beneath the Grande Arche at La Défense, a separate trip from Notre-Dame.

“It was a fantastic experience seeing all the graphics and technology that went into this. I felt like I was transported to another world. The VR experience is very well put together and it is a must for any visitor to the city”

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Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour & Free Entrance - From the meeting point to the Île de la Cité
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Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour & Free Entrance

3.Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour & Free Entrance

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

Spend about an hour with a guide around Notre-Dame and the Île de la Cité, spotting carved details and hearing stories of the cathedral, its neighborhood, and the 2019 fire. Then you may join the free general-admission queue to explore inside on your own. Guides vary, with names including Pierre, Jade, Morgan, and Jeanette.

“Great explanation about stories in the neighbourhood of Notre Dame which were mind blowing & very detailed explanations about Notre dame itself. Very in time and nice tour guides.”

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Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame - Riding the Seine to Notre-Dame and the Louvre
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Paris Highlights Bike Tour: Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre-Dame

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

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

Cycle through central Paris with a local English-speaking guide and a group capped at 12. Over about four hours, you’ll stop for photos and short stories at landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, the Louvre and the Seine, with a break near Rue Cler. Bikes and helmets are included; food and admission fees are not.

“Great fun, well organised, excellent guide and a fantastic way to see lots of the tourist highlights in just a few hours. The pace was gentle (my 10 and 12 year old kids were fine), the stops at each site were just right - great for photos and a bit of info from our guide. We also stopped at a lovely spot for lunch with plenty of options close by. We loved this tour!”

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Early Access Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Walking Tour - Starting at Place Louis Aragon and Square Jean XXIII
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Early Access Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Walking Tour

5.Early Access Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Walking Tour

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

Walk Île de la Cité with a local guide, hear the stories behind Notre-Dame’s Gothic details, and visit the restored cathedral on your own. The two-hour route also takes in the Seine, the medieval clock tower and Pont Neuf. Sainte-Chapelle entry is an optional upgrade, and the guide may not accompany you inside Notre-Dame.

“The tour guide, Saeed, provided many fascinating facts and was warm and friendly. Beautiful tour of Notre Dame.”

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Paris: Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Notre Dame Guided Tour - Sainte-Chapelle: Read the Windows, Not Just the Colors
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Paris: Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie, Notre Dame Guided Tour

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 guide, then enter Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie with pre-reserved tickets. Expect stained-glass stories, Gothic rooms and the history of Marie-Antoinette’s imprisonment. Guides vary, with Anthony, Valerie, Marine, William and Vanina among those who lead tours.

“Our guide, Anthony, was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about our visit to Sainte-Chapelle and gave us lots of time to explore the magnificent architecture and stained glass windows. We also were able to spend good quality time at Conciergerie, where we learned about the history of the place. Anthony was very charming and always concerned about our well-being during the entire tour!”

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Paris: Notre Dame Outdoor Tour with Sainte-Chapelle / Crypt. - The crypt: a separate, self-guided visit
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Paris: Notre Dame Outdoor Tour with Sainte-Chapelle / Crypt.

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, hearing about its Gothic details, the 2019 fire and restoration. Depending on the ticket option you choose, add a self-guided visit to the archaeological crypt, Sainte-Chapelle, or Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. Guides such as Nick and June are praised for lively explanations.

“We thought what we purchased had the crypts included. It wasn’t clear upon purchase”

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Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle - Shakespeare and Company: a small extra, not the main event
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Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour and Entrance to Sainte Chapelle

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

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

Explore Île de la Cité on an English-language walk around Notre-Dame, with stories about the cathedral’s architecture and history. Then enter Sainte-Chapelle for a self-guided visit to its remarkable stained glass. Guides include June, Nick, Elizabeth, and Sagar, also known as Sugar. Notre-Dame’s interior is not included.

“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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Paris: Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt - Place Dauphine and the island’s quieter side
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Paris: Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

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

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

This 90-minute guided walk crosses Île de la Cité from Pont Neuf to Notre-Dame, with stops at Place Dauphine, the Conciergerie, Sainte-Chapelle and the flower market. Your guide explains the island’s history and Gothic architecture; afterward, explore the archaeological crypt on your own with the included ticket. Notre-Dame entry is not included.

“we brilliant all I travelled with were happy with the tour. she was very friendly and kept the information flowing.”

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Paris: Sainte-Chapelle Entry with Notre Dame Outdoor Tour - Sainte-Chapelle’s glass is the payoff
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Paris: Sainte-Chapelle Entry with Notre Dame Outdoor Tour

10.Sainte-Chapelle Entry with Notre Dame Outdoor Tour

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

Spend 90 minutes on Île de la Cité with an English-speaking guide, hearing about Notre-Dame’s fire and restoration before entering Sainte-Chapelle. Groups are limited to 20, and guides such as June, Nick, Sagar, and Yusuff have been praised for lively storytelling. Notre-Dame is viewed from outside, not toured inside.

“June, our guide, was amazing. She was so informative and friendly. It was such an enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend this tour and June!!”

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Notre Dame Cathedral: Exterior Guided Tour & Unscheduled Access - How much value do you get for $42.98?
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Notre Dame Cathedral: Exterior Guided Tour & Unscheduled Access

11.Notre Dame Cathedral: Exterior Guided Tour & Unscheduled Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

Walk around Notre-Dame with an English-speaking guide for an hour of context on its architecture, carvings, gargoyles, and restoration after the 2019 fire. The guided portion is outside; you can then enter for free on your own, subject to opening and the general admission queue. Guides have included Femi and Pierre, but assignments vary.

“Learning the details of the exterior and interior of the Notre Dame helped to understand the history. We very much enjoyed the tour!!!”

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Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie & Notre Dame Exterior Guided Tour - Inside the Conciergerie’s former prison
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Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie & Notre Dame Exterior Guided Tour

12.Sainte-Chapelle, Conciergerie & Notre Dame Exterior Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · from $86

This 2-hour-45-minute guided walk pairs the Conciergerie’s prison cells, including Marie-Antoinette’s, with skip-the-line entry to Sainte-Chapelle and its vast stained-glass windows. You’ll also see Notre-Dame’s exterior and walk the historic island with a local guide. Guide names have included Caroline, Cécile, Mathieu, Anthony, Arthur and Cristina, but your guide will depend on the departure.

“BEAUTIFUL windows and a must see. Tour guide was superb and very knowledgeable about Sainte-Chappelle. There are curved steps that could be a challenge for someone not relatively mobile, but railings to hold onto. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!”

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Outdoor Notre-Dame walking Tour with Sainte-Chapelle Entry - Saint-Séverin offers a quieter church stop
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Outdoor Notre-Dame walking Tour with Sainte-Chapelle Entry

13.Outdoor Notre-Dame walking Tour with Sainte-Chapelle Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 374 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $80

Walk from Notre-Dame’s exterior through Île de la Cité, stopping for stories at the Seine, Saint-Séverin and Shakespeare and Company. A local guide leads the 75-minute English tour, then you enter Sainte-Chapelle with a ticket included and time to explore on your own. Notre-Dame’s interior is not part of the tour.

“Very good tour, very informed on Notre Damn & areas around! St. Chappell was amazing! Only two of us.”

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Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour with Free Entry - Reading the façade, towers and bells
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Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour with Free Entry

14.Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour with Free Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 341 reviews · from $17Best value

Spend an hour with an English- or French-speaking guide outside Notre Dame, spotting flying buttresses, gargoyles, façade sculptures, the bell towers and Emmanuel Bell. You’ll hear how Victor Hugo helped save the cathedral, then get directions to the free general admission line. The inside visit is self-guided, and waiting times can reach an hour in warmer months.

“Denise was a wonderful guide. She was very informative. Perfect size group too!!!”

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Paris: Notre Dame Exterior Walking Tour with Sainte Chapelle - Saint-Séverin and the quieter church stop
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Paris: Notre Dame Exterior Walking Tour with Sainte Chapelle

15.Notre Dame Exterior Walking Tour with Sainte Chapelle

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 290 reviews · from $81

Walk Île de la Cité with a small group and a local guide, stopping at Notre Dame, Saint-Séverin, Place Dauphine and Pont Neuf. The guided walk ends at Sainte-Chapelle, where you visit at your own pace with a timed-entry ticket. Guides speak English, French, Italian or Spanish. Check your booking option carefully if you want to add the Conciergerie.

“Our guide, Laura, was wonderful! She was so informed, interesting, a great presenter overall. She spoke of grand historical themes and of smaller unknown historical tidbits as we walked. She was always open to questions, and stopped to take our photo when we asked. The group was small, that was another bonus to our time with her. She was delightful, and we would enjoy another tour with Laura any time.”

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