Notre-Dame Cathedral & Île de la Cité Walking Tour
From€59
2h 30m
Paris, France
About this activity
Join a 2.5-hour guided walking tour exploring Notre-Dame Cathedral and Île de la Cité's historic sites, led by an expert English-speaking guide.
Highlights
- Explore Notre-Dame Cathedral's stunning architecture
- Discover the rich history of Île de la Cité
- Learn about Paris's medieval past
- Admire the Seine River's picturesque views
- Experience Paris with an expert guide
Full description
Immerse yourself in Paris's rich history with a 2.5-hour guided walking tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral and Île de la Cité. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, you'll explore the cathedral's stunning architecture and delve into the island's medieval past. Stroll along the Seine River, taking in picturesque views and learning about the city's evolution. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Paris's iconic landmarks up close, providing insights and stories that bring the city's history to life. Don't miss this chance to connect with Paris's heritage in an engaging and informative way.
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit to Île de la Cité's historic sites
- Expert English-speaking tour guide
- Food and drinks
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour is conducted in English
- Photography is allowed inside the cathedral
- Tour operates rain or shine
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
- Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
- Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
- Please bring: Photo ID, Comfortable shoes and water (we will be waiting in the sun), Church dress code: A scarf or jumper to cover your shoulders
- Please be aware that due to the recent re opening of Notre Dame the Cathedral is extremely popular causing wait times to increase. This is completely out of our control.
- Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.
Traveler reviews
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Great afternoon spent
Benedicte was incredible! She explained, told and shared a lot of history and important information about notre dame and paris in general.. Great tour
lanasQ895QHAug 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Brautiful
Violate for a great job explaining the bottle dam and saint chappelle history. Thank yo!!
deborahwK8046XFAug 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing Tour with Becky!
We had such a wonderful tour with Becky! She was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, and made the whole experience fun and easy for everyone. She shared so many interesting stories and details that really brought Paris to life. We learned a lot, had a great time, and truly enjoyed spending the day with her. Highly recommend Becky to anyone visiting Paris! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
G6722WXzoezAug 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing, thoroughly enjoyable and educational
Tour was awesome and so was our guide, Nina, she was amazing
leetF8499PHAug 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Tourism
Very good tour and Nina was great
336normandAug 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
Participants should be in good health - consult first with your doctor if you have any medical condition or are not used to regular exercise.
Wheelchairs, motorised scooters or any other device to assist mobility are not recommended, as we cannot guarantee: that all footpaths/sidewalks/curbs will have suitable ramps.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Anybody under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by somebody aged 18 years or older.
Please bring: Photo ID, Comfortable shoes and water (we will be waiting in the sun), Church dress code: A scarf or jumper to cover your shoulders
Please be aware that due to the recent re opening of Notre Dame the Cathedral is extremely popular causing wait times to increase. This is completely out of our control.
Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves a fair amount of walking, including over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs.