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Paris: Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour with Crypt Entry

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Paris: Notre Dame Outdoor Walking Tour with Crypt Entry
4.3  / 5482 reviews

Discover Notre Dame's past, present, and future on this guided tour. Walk around the outside of the iconic cathedral before heading to the underground crypt to see ancient Roman ruins.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Mary – Australia

Our guide was fabulous he had so much knowledge on Notre dame. He was able to answer all the questions we asked. Only a small group which was fabulous

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Mary – Australia
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Annie – United States

My guide (Jenna?) was very welcoming. informative, humorous patient and well paced. She did not rush us through yet she did not drag it on. I really enjoyed my tour!! Would highly recommend!

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Annie – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Statue de Charlemagne et ses Leudes

  • Timeline stop icon

    Notre Dame Cathedral

    Photo stop, Sightseeing (45 minutes)

    Archaeological Crypt of Ile de la Cité

    Visit, Sightseeing (75 minutes)

    Optional

  • Arrive back at:

    Statue de Charlemagne et ses Leudes

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Look back on the history of Notre Dame from the 12th century.
  • Hear first-person accounts of the tragic 2019 fire.
  • Learn about the ongoing restoration and Notre Dame’s future.
  • Take a self-guided tour of the crypt with your included ticket.
  • Upgrade to enjoy a narrated cruise on the beautiful Seine river.

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Tour of Notre Dame's exterior
  • Entry to the archaeological crypt
  • Narrated Seine river cruise (if option selected)
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide in crypt and entry to Notre Dame
  • Tips

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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.”

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • On rare occasions, the Crypt can be closed for construction or maintenance. In this case, you will receive the outdoor guided walking tour only
  • The tour will take place rain or shine
  • This tour does not go inside Notre Dame. Nobody has been permitted to enter the cathedral since the tragic fire of 2019
  • It is a 45-minute outdoor walking tour of the cathedral area, followed by entry to the crypt beneath it for a self-guided visit

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 482 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Mary – AustraliaOctober 5, 2024  – Verified booking
Our guide was fabulous he had so much knowledge on Notre dame. He was able to answer all the questions we asked. Only a small group which was fabulous
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Annie – United StatesNovember 9, 2024  – Verified booking
My guide (Jenna?) was very welcoming. informative, humorous patient and well paced. She did not rush us through yet she did not drag it on. I really enjoyed my tour!! Would highly recommend!
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Marjorie – United StatesNovember 14, 2024  – Verified booking
Tour was great…Matt was a very energetic tour guide. We enjoyed his explanations and he kept everything light and lively keeping everyone interested. He spoke about Notre Dame, France’s history and the architecture. The weather was perfect for a walking tour in November low 50’s with some sun.
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Product ID: 411810

Activity provider:ExperienceFirst

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