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
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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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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With the Go City Paris Pass® Plus enjoy access to many sites, art galleries and monuments, hop-on hop-off bus and sightseeing tours.
Vintage sidecar motorcycle tour of Montmartre and Latin Quarter neighborhoods
Book a vintage tour of Paris in a sidecar motorcycle and soak up the atmosphere of the capital in 1 hour and a half!
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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.
en, it, fr, es, de, +1 zh
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
With the Go City Paris Pass® Plus enjoy access to many sites, art galleries and monuments, hop-on hop-off bus and sightseeing tours.
Vintage sidecar motorcycle tour of Montmartre and Latin Quarter neighborhoods
Book a vintage tour of Paris in a sidecar motorcycle and soak up the atmosphere of the capital in 1 hour and a half!
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Medieval Quarter Tour With Sainte-Chapelle and Notre-Dame
Stroll around Ile de la Cité and visit the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie!
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Guided bike tour along the Seine
Book a guided bike tour along the river Seine and discover the major highlights of Paris! From Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Conciergerie to the Louvre...
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Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Cathedral small-group tour
Explore Paris's historic Île de la Cité and the restored Notre Dame Cathedral with a knowledgeable guide.
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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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Discover the essence of Paris with this day tour that blends iconic landmarks with hidden gems. Enjoy panoramic views from the Eiffel Tower, explore Notre Dame and more.
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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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Reviews Notre Dame Cathedral
“The tour was not helped by the heat but bearing in mind the age profile of those on a river cruise there was a large amount of walking including back to the bus from the city centre The guide had no idea how many were in the group and strode on ahead. We stuck with friends who had walking difficulty and as we caught up with her at a road crossing she actually asked "Are you with me?"”
“Steasbourg is a lovely city but we expected more. The tour was an hour shorter than advised on our booking which would have been nice to have to explore more The storks were a highlight.”
