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The 15 most popular notre-dame & ile de la cite tours in Paris, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones travellers actually rate, and what each one really gets you on the day.
Experience Eternal Notre-Dame VR near La Défense: a 45-minute 3D walkthrough of Notre-Dame’s past, fire, and restoration with headset and backpack.
Most Popular“The images of the people could be more real? (By the way the experience is still realistic. My husband was terrified - he doesn't like heights).”
A guided Notre-Dame exterior tour plus free entry to explore inside at your own pace. Learn Gothic details and the 2019 fire story.
“It was excellent - Jade was very good, funny and knowledgeable. He included people using their names, which is not something that all guides do. I enjoyed it more than I expected.”
2-hour guided tour of Île de la Cité with pre-reserved tickets for Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie plus Notre-Dame exterior views.
“Anthony, our guide was the best, always providing historical reference to every detail of the two hours +. The pace of the tour was perfect.. each stop was not rushed so we had enough time to take in little details most would miss thanks to Anthony’s detailed descriptions. We highly recommend and are glad we…”
Small-group Notre Dame outdoor tour with an expert guide. Optional crypt and Sainte-Chapelle entry for stained glass and foundations.
“This Notre-Dame walking tour was absolutely wonderful! Our guide June was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the cathedral’s rich history, sharing fascinating details about its Gothic architecture, the famous gargoyles and chimeras, and the ongoing restoration efforts following the 2019 fire.”
90-minute walk on Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame façade clues, Sainte-Chapelle views, courts and markets, plus a Crypt ticket.
“The tour guide was very entertaining and informative..”
Visit the Paris Conciergerie with a self-guided ticket plus HistoPad AR of Marie Antoinette’s cell, turning a museum walk into time travel.
Small-group tour of Notre-Dame outdoors and Sainte-Chapelle entry, with story-driven guide time on Île de la Cité for €75-ish value.
“June is a really funny guide and a great storyteller. She ensures everyone is given attention and no one is left behind. She also gives good tips.”
Guided Notre-Dame exterior walk with free general admission. Learn Gothic details, find the entry line, and plan around waits.
“Denise was a wonderful guide. She was very informative. Perfect size group too!!!”
A small-group walk on Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame exterior views and timed Sainte-Chapelle entry for stained-glass magic.
“Crystal invited questions and was very informative and helpful.”
Walk Paris’ heart on an Ile de la Cité tour with skip-the-line Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie, plus Notre Dame exteriors.
“The guide was amazing you could tell she was very passionate about the history”
A guided one-hour walk around Notre-Dame’s façade and restorations, then free entry to explore inside at your own pace.
“Andrea was a lovely and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed the tour and leaned a great deal about the Notre Dame and her history.”
Guided Île de la Cité walk with Notre Dame restoration views and skip-the-line Sainte-Chapelle tickets, plus Place Dauphine and Shakespeare & Co.
“Our tour guide was knowledgeable and answered any questions that we had. There is quite a bit of walking on this tour. There is also some macabre information if you think young children might be sensitive to it. However, it is very informational and historical. There was a lot to see, and we learned a…”
A 2-hour private Notre-Dame Cathedral guided tour from the Charlemagne statue, with English experts explaining Gothic details and stories.
“The cathedral is amazing and the view either. The guide turn it in an amazing experience! She was spectacular!”
Small-group walk on Île de la Cité with guided Notre-Dame entry, restored interiors, and stories from kings to everyday Parisians.
“Violette Andre was wonderful, and the experience exceeded expectations. The wearable radio setup was perfect and made it the expense much more personal as well as capable to actually learn and feel like you were the only one on the tour.”
Montmartre streets, skip-the-line Louvre, Notre-Dame and Eiffel exteriors, plus a Seine cruise for one packed 8-hour Paris day.
“Nadia was amazing, so interesting and passionate about the French history.”
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