Enjoyable morning in an iconic location. Wasn't sure it would be worth the money to go up the tower but really glad we decided to. Great fun, great views and also got to hear the bells up close. The information for the trip doesn't warn you that even small bags can't be taken up the tower but was pleased that the cloakroom for these was included in the price - unlike the toilets. Cathedral was nice to go in but as it was Sunday Morning and there was mass on, we couldn't go all the way in until later and our personal schedule meant we couldn't stick around.

Only used this ticket to visit the tower, not the cathedral. They’re pretty timely with the entry slot (don’t expect to get in early), and if you arrive a few minutes late it seems like they will still let you in. They’re very serious about the no bag policy (including purses) so make sure you drop them off before arriving. There’s a great luggage storage place nearby and they also have a cloak room you can use.

I rated this excellent because you have to have a ticket, and you have to have a selected time to climb the tower and it did that. This ticket also allowed entry to the cathedral. The instructions were clear about being there on time, not being able to bring anything with you to climb, and proper clothing. I did not see any restrictions on clothing. I was there mid August 2023. It was very crowded. I will say signage in the area is poor. The area is basically enclosed. There were no signs for where bathrooms were, or the lockers where you have to leave any bags or backpacks before you climb. They won’t tell you on-site but when you finally get to the front of the line, they will turn you back. The lockers are free BUT you cannot drop your backpack until 15 minutes before the time on your ticket, and you have to show your ticket. They don’t tell you that either.