Notre-Dame Guided Tour & Optional Seine Cruise

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Highlights

  • Discover the newly reopened interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral after its grand restoration
  • Enjoy a guided group tour led by an experienced, licensed guide
  • Learn about the cathedral’s history, architecture, legends, and spiritual significance
  • Small-group format (max. 25 participants) for a more intimate experience
  • Optional Seine River Cruise to enhance your experience

Step into the spiritual and architectural heart of Paris on this guided group tour of the newly reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral with the option to add a scenic Seine River cruise for the perfect Parisian experience. After years of careful restoration following the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame once again opens its doors to the world! Join your expert guide as they unveil the secrets of this 850-year-old Gothic masterpiece, from its soaring stained-glass windows and majestic towers to the legendary relics and tales that shaped French history. Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or a first-time visitor to Paris, this immersive tour will connect you with the stories, myths, and soul of a monument that has stood through centuries of triumphs and trials.

Step inside the newly restored Notre-Dame de Paris and discover one of the world’s most iconic cathedrals with an expert-led guided tour. Reopened after the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame once again welcomes visitors to explore its remarkable Gothic architecture, history, and spiritual heritage.

During the tour, admire the cathedral’s restored interior, famous rose windows, intricate sculptures, and soaring vaulted spaces while learning about more than 850 years of Parisian history. Your guide will share stories connected to Notre-Dame, including its role in French history, literature, coronations, and major historical events.

Ideal for first-time visitors and history lovers, this small-group experience offers a more personal and engaging way to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral.

You can also choose to add an optional Seine River cruise to enjoy panoramic views of Paris’s famous landmarks from the water and complete your Paris experience.

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Notre-Dame Cathedral: Guided Tour to The Soul of Paris

Step into the spiritual and architectural heart of Paris on this guided group tour of the newly reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral. After years of careful restoration following the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame once again opens its doors to the world!

Join your expert guide as they unveil the secrets of this 850-year-old Gothic masterpiece, from its soaring stained-glass windows and majestic towers to the legendary relics and tales that shaped French history.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or a first-time visitor to Paris, this immersive tour will connect you with the stories, myths, and soul of a monument that has stood through centuries of triumphs and trials.

Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes, Île de la Cité, France
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  • 1 Hours
  • Guided Tour
Notre-Dame Cathedral: Guided Tour to The Soul of Paris with Seine River Cruise

Step into the spiritual and architectural heart of Paris on this guided group tour of the newly reopened Notre-Dame Cathedral. After years of careful restoration following the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame once again opens its doors to the world!

Join your expert guide as they unveil the secrets of this 850-year-old Gothic masterpiece, from its soaring stained-glass windows and majestic towers to the legendary relics and tales that shaped French history.

Before or after your cathedral tour, continue your journey through Paris with a 1-hour Seine River cruise, included with your ticket. From the water, you’ll admire the city’s most iconic landmarks—like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Musée d’Orsay—while listening to engaging commentary available in multiple languages. The cruise is self-guided and can be taken at any time during the same day, offering flexibility to suit your schedule.

Whether you're a history enthusiast, an art lover, or a first-time visitor to Paris, this immersive experience will connect you with the stories, myths, and soul of a monument that has stood through centuries of triumphs and trials—and let you see the City of Light from two unforgettable angles: land and river.

Statue de Charlemagne et ses leudes, Île de la Cité, France
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  • 2 Hours
  • Guided Tour

  • Guided group tour inside Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Reserved time-slot entry to the cathedral
  • Use of individual audio headsets
  • Assistance on-site and pre-tour communication

  • Transportation to/from the meeting point
  • Access to the Towers, Crypt, or Treasury (can be booked separately)
  • Seine River cruise
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Personal expenses

  • Meet your guide at the Statue of Charlemagne located on the Île de la Cité, in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral.
  • Tours do not operate during Mass or religious ceremonies.
  • Please respect the places reserved for prayer and silence.
  • Please dress respectfully (no hats, no tank tops, shorts above the knee, etc.). Visitors who do not comply may be denied entry by cathedral staff, and in such cases, we cannot be held responsible and no refunds will be issued.
  • Children under 6 years old can enter the Cathedral free of charge without a ticket. However, all visitors aged 6 and above must have a valid ticket to enter.
  • Large bags and suitcases, knives, metal water bottles are not allowed inside.
  • It is forbidden to stand or speak in front of the reliquary of the Crown of Thorns, as well as to enter the choir or chapels clearly marked as reserved. Please ensure that you maintain silence and avoid lingering in front of these areas during your visit.
  • All visitors undergo security screening upon entry. For this reason, any priority access is NOT possible.
  • No restrooms are available inside the Cathedral; public facilities are available nearby on rue d’Arcole .
  • Admission to Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is free of charge. The services offered are independent of admission to the building.

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 Hour(s) in advance of the start date of the experience.

Rating & Reviews

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Ken
May 10, 2026

The guide was exceptional. Very knowledgeable on the history of Notre Dame and the challenges involved with the fire repairs and progress. She was very interactive with the group and looked after us very well.

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Traveler
December 14, 2025

It was the highlight of a very short trip - to see the Notre Dame again and finally Jesus’ Crown of Thorns. Our guide Aida was well spoken and engaging. She was vivacious as she shared compelling stories of the cathedral which helped us focus albeit the crowds and a bit of noise.

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Remington
November 14, 2025

Our guide was fabulous. Very knowledgeable, funny and showed additional info on a large IPad

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Traveler
October 25, 2025

Informative. Guide got us around the large crowds without difficulty. She was funny and had a very positive attitude.

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Traveler
October 24, 2025

Aida our guide was excellent. I loved her sense of humour and her knowledge about Notre Dame . The tour was very interesting! I highly recommend the tour!

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Ivory
October 22, 2025

Outstanding!!!! Don’t try Notre Dame without a guide.

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Cesidia
October 22, 2025

Very professional and engaging guide.

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Traveler
October 17, 2025

This was an excellent tour. Our guide Aida met us on time and was very friendy. She spoke very good English. She was well versed in the history of Notre Dame. She spent an extra 10 minutes inside the church with us. We learned so much about Notre Dame as a result of the tour. I would recommend this tour.

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Traveler
October 15, 2025

Aida was very knowledgeable about Notre Dame. She was also very professional and friendly. The tour was very informative and enjoyable.

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Traveler
October 13, 2025

Notre Dame was amazing. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. Would definitely recommend. Dan - New York

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