15 Notre Dame Tours in Paris Worth the Morning

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 an English-speaking guide, tracing Henri IV, medieval royal power, the French Revolution, and Notre-Dame’s restoration. Guides such as Denise, Ellen, Matt, and Tetiana bring the stories to life. Your ticket includes the self-guided archaeological crypt, with a Sainte-Chapelle upgrade available.

“This is the way to see Notre Dame! Our guide Denise knew historical details not only of Notre Dame, but about many of the nearby chapels, municipal buildings, parks, bridges, and the island across the Siene they sit on. She was a pleasure to tour with! Highly recommend this experience!”

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2.Eternal Notre-Dame VR Experience Ticket

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

You’ll wear a VR headset and backpack at La Défense, then walk through a detailed 3D Notre-Dame from its medieval construction to the 2019 fire and restoration. The 45-minute experience is offered with support in English, French, Spanish, or Chinese. The cathedral ticket is separate.

“Once we understood the technology (we are two old people who have never experienced virtual reality), it was a fantastic experience. It is a wow and definitely worth the money. We would recommend a brief conversation with the staff to fully understand how best to take advantage of this experience about Notre Dame and the fire.”

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3.Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour & Free Entrance

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

Walk around Notre-Dame with a guide such as Pierre, Garrison, Jeanette, or Millie, hearing tales of gargoyles, Gothic design, the Hunchback, and the 2019 fire. Afterward, join the free general-admission queue and explore the cathedral interior at your own pace.

“The guide was not only incredibly knowledgeable but also exuded a warm and welcoming spirit that made the experience truly delightful!”

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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 with a local English-speaking guide such as Michael, Antoine, or Lena. This four-hour, small-group tour uses comfortable bicycles to reach the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Champs-Élysées, and other major sights, with a break on Rue Cler.

“Our guide (Tio) was very good. Very knowledgeable about all the sites we saw. Made it a very enjoyable experience.”

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5.Early Access Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Walking Tour

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

Start near the Seine with a local guide such as Maja, Nina, Abi, or Ife, then explore Île de la Cité, Notre Dame, medieval landmarks, and Pont Neuf. Notre Dame entry is included, but the cathedral interior is self-guided. Add Sainte-Chapelle separately for a 60-minute visit.

“Absolutely amazing tour with Ife, our tour guide. Walked in the cathedral and spent time around Latin quarters. Highly recommend taking this tour”

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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 guide, then enter Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie with timed tickets. Guides such as Anthony, Valerie, and Vanina bring the stained glass, medieval palace, Revolution, and Marie-Antoinette’s story to life. Notre Dame is viewed from outside only.

“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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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 crypt, Sainte-Chapelle, or Conciergerie. Guides such as Nick and June add clear detail on Gothic design, the 2019 fire, and Parisian history.

“June, our tour guide, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and proactive. She answered every question and made the experience lively, even in chilly weather. The visit to Sainte-Chapelle was self-guided, which I found great value for money. Tickets sell out quickly, so having a skip-the-queue ticket saved a lot of time and let me fully enjoy the beauty of the place.”

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

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

Walk around Notre Dame with an English-speaking guide, hear stories about Île de la Cité, make a brief Shakespeare and Company stop, then enter Sainte-Chapelle for a self-guided look at its famous stained glass. Guides include June, Nick, Elizabeth, and Sagar.

“I have used aviator for many years in many different countries and have been pleased. I have never had the difficulty I had yesterday. The meeting place was really far from the site. The meeting location changed from the first time I saw it. We were at the site outside where you go in and waited for an hour for the group. Was told she was in a red hat. Never came by. Tried to call the number and it would not work. Finally, thankfully the folks at the site let me use the email (not the actual ticket) to enter at our appointed time. However we had to pay…”

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

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

Walk Île de la Cité with an English or Spanish guide, from Henri IV and Place Dauphine to Notre-Dame and the Flower Market. Guides such as Remi, Sophie, and Paula bring the island’s stories to life, then you explore the Archaeological Crypt on your own. Notre-Dame entry is not included.

“Remi was a great guide, we talked about the construction and origin of the Notre Dame and how the fire of 2019 transpired.”

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10.Sainte-Chapelle Entry with Notre Dame Outdoor Tour

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

Join a group of up to 20 at Pont au Double for an English-language walk around Notre Dame and Île de la Cité, then enter Sainte-Chapelle. Guides such as June, Yusuff, Nick, and Sagar are known for clear storytelling, humor, and family-friendly questions.

“June was very helpful and very kind. we really enjoyed the experience.”

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11.Notre Dame Cathedral Exterior Tour with Free Entry

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

Spend one hour with an English or French guide studying Notre Dame’s Gothic façade, flying buttresses, gargoyles, bells, and Île de la Cité. Your guide then points you toward free general admission. Expect a self-guided interior visit and possible waits of 30 to 60 minutes from April through October.

“Audrey was awesome! Had some good experience and knowledge bout the cathedral”

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12.Notre Dame Exterior Walking Tour with Sainte Chapelle

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

Join a small-group guide such as Crystal or Laura for a 2.5 to 3 hour walk from Hôtel de Ville across Île de la Cité. Learn Paris history at Notre Dame, Saint-Séverin, Place Dauphine, and Pont Neuf, then use your timed Sainte-Chapelle ticket to explore the stained-glass interior at your own pace.

“Francois was so informative and did his best to keep us cool during some extreme heat. He added so much history and interesting details that otherwise we would have missed.”

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13.Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · from $26

Walk around Notre-Dame with an English-speaking guide such as Remi, Benito, or Kateryna, learning how Gothic design, revolution, fire, and six years of restoration shaped the cathedral. The tour stays outside, then points you toward the free interior entrance for self-guided exploring.

“Fantastic personality and great knowledge of the history of Notre Dame. Would definitely recommend.”

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14.Notre Dame Outside Tour and Sainte Chapelle Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 142 reviews · from $48

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide on Île de la Cité, stopping at Notre Dame, Place Dauphine, and Shakespeare and Company. Guides such as Daniel, Emma, Saeed, and Georgia bring the history to life, then you explore Sainte-Chapelle on your own with priority entry.

“Daniel was an excellent guide. His delight in providing us with a great deal of historical knowledge was clearly evident. Our tour was well thought out and Daniel provided us with his delightful personal anticdotes made our tour delightful”

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15.Notre-Dame Cathedral Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 126 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Charlemagne statue for a two-hour private tour of Notre-Dame. Expect quiet, close-up discussion of Gothic design, gargoyles, stained glass, craftsmanship, and major events. Guides such as Tamarisk, Marine, Victor, and Gabriella have led especially lively visits.

“Really interesting, always like the local knowledge that a guide can provide”

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