Overview
Notre Dame is a must for any trip to Paris. Though it’s still closed for restoration after the April 2019 fire, you can still experience the amazing cathedral from the outside on our Notre Dame walking tour.
Learn how it took a century to finish, relive the night people all over the world watched the fire, and look to the future of Notre Dame’s reopening with stories and insights from your local guide.
Your guide will take you to the scene of the fire and point out the iconic features for you to admire, including the towers, gargoyles, and spires. Just steps from the cathedral, you’ll get as close as possible to Point Zero, the geographic center of Paris that’s sometimes considered a place of good luck.
Finish your walking tour at the entrance to the archaeological crypt below Notre Dame, where you’ll explore on your own this fascinating underground world, featuring exhibits and artifacts dating back to Roman times.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
Ticket to the archaeological crypt underneath Notre Dame
Detailed explanations of the iconic features that make up the cathedral’s façade
First-person stories about the tragic 2019 fire and what comes next
A visit to the geographic center of Paris
A knowledgeable guide who will tell you all about Notre Dame’s history
Gratuities
Entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
If you are facing the Crypt and Notre Dame, the meeting point is on the right side, next to the Statue of Charlemagne. For easy navigation, paste the following coordinates into Google Maps: 48.85315934616719, 2.3482103769428857.
Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
30 min
Explore the ornate details of the cathedral’s Gothic exterior, including the towering spires, gargoyles, flying buttresses, and scaffolding that symbolizes Notre Dame’s rebirth.
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Point Zero
15 min
Move to the geographic center of Paris and hear why it’s considered a place of good luck.
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Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame
1 hour 15 min
Visit the foundations of Paris below Notre Dame on your own with a ticket for a self-guided tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Paris).
Additional Information
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Outdoor Walking Tour with Crypt Entry
Can I cancel Paris Notre Dame Cathedral Outdoor Walking Tour with Crypt Entry for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
If you are facing the Crypt and Notre Dame, the meeting point is on the right side, next to the Statue of Charlemagne.
What's included?
- Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
- Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
- Ticket to the archaeological crypt underneath Notre Dame
- Detailed explanations of the iconic features that make up the cathedral’s façade
- First-person stories about the tragic 2019 fire and what comes next
- A visit to the geographic center of Paris
- A knowledgeable guide who will tell you all about Notre Dame’s history
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Point Zero, Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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