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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris & Sainte-Chapelle: Semi-Private Guided Tour

See stained-glass windows and hear stories of famous historical events

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People walking in front of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris on a clear day, with a few buildings visible to the left.

Two people talking in front of a gothic cathedral with ornate architecture and large rose window.

People seated in a church, facing a large altar adorned with a cross and statues. Stained glass windows are visible in the background.

Interior of a cathedral with a large blue stained glass rose window, arched columns, and visitors taking photos near lit candles.

Two women with headsets look upwards in front of colorful stained glass windows inside a cathedral.

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Duration2 hrs

LocationParis

The experience

See stained-glass windows and hear stories of famous historical events

Join a guided tour of two Gothic sites in Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle. Gain insights from an expert guide. Notice the details that many visitors miss at both monuments.

Start at Sainte-Chapelle, built in the 13th century by King Louis IX. See its 15 stained glass windows that depict over 1,100 biblical stories, showcasing medieval art.

Then visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, which started in 1163 and took over 200 years to finish. View its intricate arches, carvings, and towers. Hear about Joan of Arc, Napoleon’s coronation, and the novel The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Learn about the 2019 fire and ongoing restoration work.

The tour includes a small group of up to five people for a personal experience.

What’s included

Free access to Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
Entry to the Sainte-Chapelle
Small guided tour inside the churches
2-hour walking tour

Not included

Entry to the Notre-Dame Treasury
Entry to Notre-Dame Bell Towers

Where to go

Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

3 Boulevard du Palais

View meeting point mapLocal timezone: Europe/Paris

Before you book

Important visitor information

Must know

Bring a valid ID card

Fast-track entry is not available for Notre-Dame; all visitors must pass mandatory security checks

Sainte-Chapelle may close without notice due to strikes. In this case, the tour will continue as a guided walking tour

Entry to Notre Dame Cathedral is free

Before purchase

Children aged 5 and younger are not permitted

Good to know

The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with reduced mobility

Strollers are not permitted

Modest clothing is required to enter the cathedral. Entry may be denied if dress rules are not respected

How to use

Meet the guide right outside a café named "Brasserie Les Deux Palais"

Your guide will have a signboard that says "Walks In Europe"

Show your mobile voucher to the guide, they will have your pre-reserved tickets

Arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts. Late arrivals cannot be accommodated due to timed entry

The Cathedral may occasionally have unforeseen access restrictions for groups due to liturgical celebrations. In such cases, your guide will provide explanations from outside the cathedral.

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