Paris: Notre-Dame Exterior Guided Tour & Big Bus 24-Hour Bus Tour

24 hours – 1.5 hours
Paris, France

About this activity

Discover Paris your way with a 24hr hop-on, hop-off bus pass and a lively 45-minute Exterior guided walking tour of Notre-Dame's exterior - history, highlights, and city views await!

Highlights

  • Explore Paris at your own pace with 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus access
  • Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top double-decker bus
  • Discover Notre-Dame Exterior on a live English-speaking guided walking tour
  • Hear fascinating stories about the cathedral's history, architecture, and restoration
  • Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral independently after your guided tour
  • Listen to engaging pre-recorded commentary in 9 languages
  • Capture unforgettable photos of Paris's most iconic landmarks

Full description

Embark on the ultimate Paris sightseeing adventure. Explore the City of Light at your own pace with a flexible 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus ticket.

Cruise past iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Champs-Élysées, and more from the comfort of an open-top bus while enjoying engaging pre-recorded commentary.

Complete your experience with an included 45-minute walking tour of Notre-Dame Exterior, led by a live English-speaking guide. Admire the cathedral's magnificent façade as you discover its history, architecture, symbolism, and the remarkable restoration following the 2019 fire.

After the guided tour, you're free to enter Notre-Dame independently and explore its interior at your own pace, or continue discovering Paris aboard the hop-on, hop-off bus. It's the perfect combination of flexible sightseeing and expert local insight.

Included / Excluded

  • 24-hour Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off ticket
  • Unlimited hop-on, hop-off access during ticket validity
  • Pre-recorded commentary in 9 languages
  • 45-minute English-guided Notre-Dame Discovery exterior walking tour
  • Free onboard Wi-Fi
  • Big Bus Tours mobile app with live bus tracking
  • Entrance tickets to paid attractions inside Notre-Dame

Important information

Know before you book

  • Guided Notre-Dame tour available in English only.
  • All buses are wheelchair accessible

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes for the Notre-Dame tour.
  • Dress for the weather—tours operate rain or shine.
  • Bring water, sunscreen, and your camera!

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Frequently asked questions

FAQs

Additional information

Tour departure times: every hour from 10am-4pm

Meeting point: 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris

Duration of tour: 45mins

Meet your guide outside Café Odette, 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris. Look for a WeExplore guide holding a green WeExplore sign.