Things to do in Notre Dame Cathedral
Unfortunately, due to the recent fire that damaged its iconic spire the 850-year-old Cathédrale de Notre Dame de Paris, simply known as Notre-Dame, has been forced to temporarily close. There’s speculation it will take at least five years before it can be restored to its former splendour.
Located on a small island called the Ile de la Cite in the middle of river Seine, the cathedral is among the most significant cultural treasures of Paris and a prime example of French Gothic architecture. Started in 1163 during the reign of King Louis VII, the construction of the cathedral went on for more than 2 centuries. Throughout its history, Notre-Dame has lived through moments of both glory and decay; once coming close to being demolished, it was later saved by Napoleon, who was crowned Emperor in 1804 inside the cathedral. A great historical artefact in itself, the building of Notre-Dame serves also as a museum, where drawings, plans and engravings show the old and hidden mysteries of the church development and how the city of Paris changed through the centuries.
Our recommendations in Notre Dame Cathedral
Private tour of Notre Dame (exterior), the Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle
Book your guided tour to explore the legendary Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle in Paris!
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Explore Paris' top attractions at your own pace aboard a panoramic double-decker bus, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame.
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Book a city tour of Paris in an open-top coach, the ideal activity for first-time visitors in Paris. Several departures a day leave from our agency located near the Louvre.
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Notre-Dame de Paris exterior guided tour and interior audio tour
Explore the exterior of Notre-Dame de Paris with a guide and the interior with a mobile app. Learn about its history, architecture, and the 2019 fire.
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Private tour of Notre Dame (exterior), the Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle
Book your guided tour to explore the legendary Notre Dame, the Conciergerie and the Sainte Chapelle in Paris!
en, it, fr
Explore Paris' top attractions at your own pace aboard a panoramic double-decker bus, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe and Notre Dame.
en, it, fr, es, de, +1 pt
Book a city tour of Paris in an open-top coach, the ideal activity for first-time visitors in Paris. Several departures a day leave from our agency located near the Louvre.
en, it, fr, es, de, +5 pt, ru, ja, zh, ko
Notre-Dame de Paris exterior guided tour and interior audio tour
Explore the exterior of Notre-Dame de Paris with a guide and the interior with a mobile app. Learn about its history, architecture, and the 2019 fire.
en, es
Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral small-group tour
Explore Paris's historic Île de la Cité with a knowledgeable guide, and explore the restored Notre Dame Cathedral
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Sightseeing cruise with champagne from Notre-Dame de Paris
Book now your seat for a 1-hour Seine cruise in Paris including a glass of Champagne!
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Private Literary Tour of Paris
Discover Paris through the eyes of literary greats on a private tour. Explore iconic sites like Ile Saint-Louis, the Seine, and the Latin Quarter.
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Ghosts of Paris: Mona Lisa Murder exploration game and self-guided tour
Play a haunted city game and go on a mysterious walking tour around Paris.
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Escape Tour self-guided, interactive city challenge in Paris
Discover Paris in a unique way: find clues and complete the puzzle in an escape app-guided tour!
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Get your Go City's Explorer Pass and make the most out of your trip to Paris while saving up to 50% on admissions to 3, 4, or 5 attractions from a list of 50+.
Private tour of the Louvre, Notre-Dame and Cité & Saint-Louis Islands
Book this 6-hour private tour to discover Paris iconic sites: the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Ile-de-la-Cité.
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Explore Paris at your own pace! Enjoy an app containing over 130 points of interest, famous transport routes, sightseeing itineraries and walking tours.
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Reviews Notre Dame Cathedral
“The coach picked us up from our river cruise right by the boat. We had been warned to take our passports as this was in Germany and we crossed the border. Though you can walk for 20 minutes and take a tram into town, you will not be guided to the places you want to see. The coach trip passed the modern "European" parts of Strasbourg before parking centrally so our guide could walk with us to the cathedral and around the old city. She then gave us time to explore on our own.”
“The guide was lovely and gave us just the right amount of information without overloading us. She also walked at the right pace for some who were slower. Very enjoyable and certainly worth the money.”
“Tour guide was fantastic and the guide Juliette was out this world with her knowledge and entertainment 10/10 give her a payrise”
“An interesting tour with a fantastic guide. Saw loads by coach and on foot. Recommended”
