Notre-Dame de Paris: Guided Walk, Macarons, Lunch or Breakfast
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the magic of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris through a complete guided experience that takes in both its breathtaking exterior and newly reopened interior. This tour blends the history of Île de la Cité with the cathedral's iconic façade and awe inspiring interior. Starting on the Parvis, your expert guide unpacks the stories behind the sculpted portals, the Gallery of Kings, and Gothic masterstrokes like the flying buttresses. Step inside to explore a vast interior where soaring vaulted ceilings and luminous stained glass windows bring centuries of history to life, and observe the remarkable restoration that followed the 2019 fire. Talking isn't allowed inside the cathedral, so your guide's commentary pauses until you come back out. After the tour, extend your experience with your chosen add-on: venture underground at the Crypt, savour a classic Parisian macaron tasting, relax with lunch at a local restaurant, or start your morning with breakfast at a beloved local bakery.
Inclusions
What's included
- Visit the interior of the Notre Dame Cathedral
- Guided exterior walking tour of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- Expert English-Speaking guide
- Crypt entry ticket, Macaron tasting, Breakfast, or lunch, depending on the option you pick.
- Insights into Notre Dame’s architecture, history, and restoration
- Stories of key figures such as Napoleon and Victor Hugo
What's not
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Ticketed entry- Entry is free and no reservation is required; you will enter with your guide.
Itinerary
Explore both the exterior and interior of this iconic cathedral with a certified guide who brings its history to life through detailed storytelling. Begin outside as you examine the intricately sculpted façades, including the three grand portals, the Gallery of Kings, and the famous flying buttresses that define Gothic architecture.
Pass by this legendary English-language bookshop, a beloved literary landmark frequented by famous writers for decades.
Walk through the historic streets of Paris's oldest neighborhood, known for its lively atmosphere, narrow lanes, and academic heritage.
View the official marker from which all distances in France are measured, set into the pavement in front of the cathedral.
See the small island at the heart of Paris, the historic birthplace of the city and home to Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 30 minutes before your Tour time. The meeting point is at the Charlemagne statue, located in front of Notre Dame Cathedral. When facing the cathedral, the statue will be on your right. Look for our team we'll be wearing bluish-green cap for easy identification.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 200 travellers
- Operated by
- MidCity Private Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entry to Notre Dame is free for all, you do not need a reserved ticket to participate on this tour. You will enter with your guide.
- Groups of 5 or more may be split into separate groups.
- For quick help concerning your tour, please reach us via the email and WhatsApp provided in your booking confirmation.
- Please note that during peak seasons, entry queues may take up to 45 minutes.
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 4664 experiences we list in Paris.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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