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Paris: Notre Dame Exterior Tour with a Small Group

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Join a tour of the most visited and best-known monument in Paris with a small group. Experience an in-depth and breathtaking tour of the most astonishing place in the entire city of Paris.

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Duration 1.5 hour

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Itinerary

Out of all the tours, monuments or museums to be seen in Paris, this is the one that is not to be missed - furthermore, it is the one that should be the first on your list. The exploration of Paris starts from Notre Dame. This is the place where the city started out. It is the place where the temples of all of the societies occupying this part of the world were, and are, situated. It is the very center of Paris, and the symbolical center of France, Europe, and indeed the world. Notre Dame is a marvel of Gothic architecture - one of the greatest accomplishments of not only western European culture, but of human civilisation in general. The guides are passionate about Gothic architecture and this monument in particular - it is the topic of ongoing research that only gets more and more exciting. It is the local supplier's goal to share that passion with you and introduce you to a world of knowledge hidden in these walls, windows, and even pavements. Notre Dame is an eternal inspiration and an ongoing fascination. Take this visit and you will be surprised at just how much knowledge, wisdom, and genius went into creating this rare jewel of human endeavour, and how much of those rare qualities is communicated to the savant eye that knows where to look. The mission of this tour is to uncover this hidden knowledge and share it with you. While the cathedral is under reconstruction (since the fire in April 2019), entrance to the cathedral is not possible. The tour stays on the outside of the building. The activity provider will resume entering the cathedral as soon as it becomes possible. Important notice - while the cathedral was announced to open 8th of December 2024, the entrance is still not possible as reservations are required and are still not available. When we are able to secure the entrance, we shall include the interior into the tour - until then, the visit only includes the interior.

Highlights

Marvel at the cumulative effort that took place over nine centuries
Learn about the Notre Dame of Paris built to be the center of medieval France
Gaze in awe at the height and stature of this truly unique Gothic edifice
Discover the knowledge hidden in statues, reliefs, and stained glass windows
Admire the architectural genius that made this complex structure possible

Know before you go

• The access to the cathedral is free so skip-the-line access cannot be secured, therefore some waiting in line may occur. Not to worry as the waiting time is used to present the cathedral, so no time is lost (While the cathedral is under reconstruction, since the fire in April 2019, entrance to the cathedral is not possible). The tour stays on the outside of the building. The activity provider will resume entering the cathedral as soon as it becomes possible. • This visit is separate from the towers of Notre Dame and therefore does not include the towers

Includes


A live guide An expert, professional art historian A tour of the exterior of the cathedral

Reviews from other travelers

GetYourGuide traveler

5 /5

(Written on 2022-05-03)

Very interesting Tour. Tour was very competent and had a very deep knowledge of Paris history.

GetYourGuide traveler - Switzerland

5 /5

(Written on 2022-03-21)

Excellent tour, big thanks to the Guide for making it as interesting and informative as it can be. Loved it!

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2019-09-06)

Despite the challenges of Notre Dame being in repair, our guide did an excellent job sharing information and stories about Notre Dame.

GetYourGuide traveler

4 /5

(Written on 2022-06-07)

Boris was very friendly and explained everything.

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2022-06-05)

Boris was brilliant! Despite the heat and surrounding crowds and not even being able to enter the cathedral he painted a picture rich in history and detail all with aplomb, patience and charm. Thank y (Read More)ou, Boris for an unexpectedly lovely afternoon at church!

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2022-03-27)

Boris was an excellent guide!!!! Most informative guide ever!!!!! Again and again, despite the closed cathedral, the tour was very exciting!!!!!

GetYourGuide traveler - United States

5 /5

(Written on 2022-06-03)

Boris was a wonderful guide and communicator. Since you cannot enter the cathedral he improvised a great tour and evoked wonderful imagery and history into this 90 minutes. Highly recommend!

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