Description
This Notre Dame guided tour starts with a short walk to the Ile de la Cité, where you stand in front of the cathedral. Your accredited guide reads the sculpted facade for you, pointing out the Gothic details and explaining what the carvings mean.
Reserved access lets you bypass the public entry line and go straight in. Inside, the high vaults, the finely worked stone and the glowing stained glass take centre stage, and the guide ties them to the cathedral's history, from its medieval beginnings through the blaze of 2019 and the restoration that continues to bring it back.
- The sculpted facade and its Gothic details
- The vaults and the stonework inside, seen close up
- The stained-glass windows
The tour is led by an accredited guide, and the group is capped at 20 guests, which keeps the visit more personal. Going inside is free. What you book is the guided experience, a separate service that adds depth to the visit.