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Experience Notre-Dame on a budget with a local historian who provides insights through an audio guide.
Experience Notre-Dame on a budget with a local historian who provides insights through an audio guide.
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Short history hearing was interesting and flower market was very beautiful. At the venue was traffic so noisy and the tour guide spoke so quietly, so half of the information went missing. I thought, that the tour ticket also includes skip-the-line tickets, but not.
The person who accompanied us was very interesting, with lots of anecdotes to tell § OR his kindness and benevolence, he was passionate.
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It was a really good guided tour we got from Luz. Very interesting to hear about the history of Paris, in a short time we got a great insight into how Paris became what it is today.
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A lovely and witty guide. Lots of interesting historical insights.
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Our guide was excellent. We learned quite a bit in that short tour.
Our guides were knowledgeable and very pleasant and patient.
I loved the experience. The tour was very comprehensive and the guide was very friendly.
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The information she gave us. I learned a few things I didn't know sbout it.. Thsnks.
The guide was interesting and talented
The knowledge of the guide, the whole tour was great and very informative.
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Very pleasant and competent guide, top D&D
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Great guide, a lot of great stories and useful information. All the family enjoyed a lot. We recommend it!
Small comments made by the guide
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Skip the line and dive deep into Notre-Dame’s secrets with an expert-led guided tour of the inside of the Cathedral.
Skip the line and dive deep into Notre-Dame’s secrets with an expert-led guided tour of the inside of the Cathedral.
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Explore the surrounding areas of Notre-Dame with an expert guide and get reserved entry to the Cathedral.
Explore the surrounding areas of Notre-Dame with an expert guide and get reserved entry to the Cathedral.
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Bruno was charming and gave us a very interesting account of Notre Dame's rebirth, which was a pleasure to see It was also great to be able to enter directly with the ticket without having to wait
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The exterior tour and visit to Notre Damme was one of the highlights of my stay in Paris. The very friendly guide, great communication skills and in-depth knowledge of art history made the experience of the highest quality. Many thanks to Benito!
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A professional, knowledgeable guide who brings humour to history with a capital H!
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Everything was easy. No problem with the audio guide and immediate admission to the ND (only 3 people in front of us - a very long queue outside)
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Ticketing and follow up was superb. Pepe even called us to check that we would be on time. We were late. He is a historian, a story teller, and a poet. Oh, very funny. Superb guide. Been to Paris 20 times and he taught us a lot that we never knew about Ile de la Cite. Just superb.
The tour was great and competent, informative and entertaining. We were told the wrong time the day before. 3:00 pm instead of 4:00 pm. It was also not taken into account that Notre Dane closes earlier in the evening. We could no longer get in. This should have been known in advance and we should have been informed. Then I would have booked a separate time slot. The group was very annoyed about this.
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We entered the cathedral, but there were too many people both inside and outside. We didn't use the audioguide.
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I really enjoyed Tina's tour! It was especially great and informative since is an art historian as well as understanding the French political history. It was so comprehensive. It was particularly helpful to understand more of the arrangements and meanings in the Sacre Couer windows. All around great cultural tour! Don’t miss it!
The tour guide Pepe, really had a vast knowledge of Paris and its history and I loved learning about things that I didn't know about.
Punctual, easy following directions to the boarding site, go warm and also enjoy the ride, the views from the Seine River to buildings, bridges and monuments.
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Learned about the history of Notre Dame. Best thing was it included admission to the Cathedral that fitted our time constraints.
We absolutely loved our guide he was knowledgeable on the topics he shared with us during the tour and the one of the reasons I starred awesome, but it was not the tour I signed up for which was access to Notre Dame with a guided tour plus optional locations. What we received was the optional locations which were very interesting and we truly enjoyed, but then the tour ended with us standing at the Notre Dame plaza with no history of the cathedral provided. Your advertising of this particular tour is misleading as shown by your email which states the name of the tour as "Notre-Dame Cathedral & Optional Île de la Cité Guided Tour". You should change the name of this tour.
Our Guid Bruno was knowledgeble and engaging. In addition we inadvertently came for the tour a day early and Headout was able to accomodate us a day early.
There was no audio guide and it was frequently difficult to hear/understand the guide - especially when the group was moving between points of interest. This was a common view among the nine people who I know personally and who took the tour at different times during last weekend.
Really great tour. Guide Renato was very knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun! I would definitely book again and also request the same tour guide! Best Evelyn.
I misunderstood your description and thought this included skipping the lines to get into Notre Dame. What I am VERY DISSATISFIED about was our tickets to the Louvre. Our tickets were not honored there and there was a sign indicating Headout, along with several other vendors tickets were not honored. We had to purchase admission tickets there!!!
If you can't get the free tickets on line, this is an economical alternative, and these are reserved tickets. We were there on a Monday, and the reserve line was just a few minutes while the general admission line looked like it would take a very long time to get in. The outdoor guided narrative was helpful.
It was unnecessary expense. Visitors without advance reservations were being let in albeit a longer line. Your notes should say, "look for the orange visitors with reservation line to the right side of the front of cathedral
Told to meet guide Emily at fountain with flag. Finally approach an group in court yard. Guide was Andre and no flag. Andre would have been better suited to give the tour in Spanish his first language.
Laura nitre guide a été fabuleuse. Souriante, sympathique et une mine d'informations et d'anecdotes. Je recommande vivement !
We loved the cathedral and the whole experience but the audio guide wouldn't work for any of us. It kept timing out if we didn't touch the screen but if you touched the screen it jumped to the next guide. Then it wouldn't play when you went back. After like 8 tries we all gave up on it. Which sucks because the info was really good and were very interested.
Wonderful history and in Julie we had a wonderful guide who made history come alive Sje is do knowlegable and passionate about her sunject, it made it a very enjoyable experience
Download tickets and audio guide (and bring your headphones) before you leave your hotel. Signal is very weak near Notre Dame, and the download will take a lot of time. Your timed ticket has a half hour grace period--perfect for walkers who get distracted along the way to their destination. Once inside, respectfully, you should be very quite. The audio is a perfect companion and so informative.
The guide was very kind and interesting! And even though he's originally from Argentina, he made a great effort in French! Bravo for that!
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Ticketing was easy. Most important was getting the skip the line timed entry to ND. Laura the guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant. It was great to see ND but the crowds made it quite unbearable. I suspect that will be threading fora long time to come. Laura the guide did not accompany us inside.
Explore Notre Dame at your own pace with an immersive audio guide on your phone.
Explore Notre Dame at your own pace with an immersive audio guide on your phone.
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Gain context about the history and architecture of Notre-Dame from an expert guide.
Gain context about the history and architecture of Notre-Dame from an expert guide.
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Wow, we had the best day, so so much to marvel at one wouldn't know where to begin! We were contacted directly by phone on arrival and communication re tickets was excellent. The guide was super, engaging knowledgable and v pleasant! We hadn't expected to enjoy this visit so much, it felt like one of those that we will never forget. I recommend visiting the gardens also, totally stunning . We were thrilled we did include it in our visit and in my opinion, it's worth making a day of it and do both interior and exterior same day, enjoy a spot of lunch and the gift shop too! A wonderful atmosphere! ⭐️
Pepe was interesting and insightful. He made the tour inviting and informative. Having a reservation for Notre Dame was perfect.
Our guide, Pepe, was very informative on the subject matter, had a good sense of humor and projected his voice well. Time flew. He did a great job!
Pranshu was very knowledgeable, informative and funny. He did a great job explaining the history of the island and Notre Dame cathedral. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone.
When I signed up for the tour, I believed it would be of the outside of the Basilica itself. Once I found that the beginning was at Pont d Neuf, I change my expectations and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Our guide was excellent, enthusiastic, and very informative.
The guide was awesome, not boring at all. I found out a lot of interesting information about Notre Damme. I forgot her name but she is student in computer science and has indian origins. Notre Damme visit is a must do!
Our guide Raphaël was very kind, he called me to confirm the meeting and announcing a slight delay. Our family was his only audience and he was very knowledgable, attentive and kept whole family at ease and interested. Highly recommend him. Thank you Raphaël
Meeting instructions were clear. Registration with the tour rep was easy. The guide was very informative and gave us a nice introduction to the history of the neighborhood as well as about Notre Damw itself, the fire and post fire renovations and re-opening.
Fantastic tour guide. Never seen anyone like hinm before.
Pepe was a fun and knowledgeable guide
Very clear historical review of Paris around Point Neuhof and Norte dame. Highly recommend Pepe.
We had a very knowledgeable guide, informative and with a sense of humor. We enjoyed our tour very much
Youssef was a top guide , was a pleasure to take the tour .
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Ecellent very knowledgeable guide
Matt was very knowledgeable and made the tour informative and educational! Highly recommend!
It was a wonderfully informative tour. Our guide Pepe was excellent in every way.
Our guide Pepe, was amazing. He explained everything with smile and a very deep knowledge.
Pepe dus in very good! Hè knew much details and had Nice story's
Very knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Good length of tour
It was a very engagd and super good guide we had. Anastasia. We give her all the best rate - 5-10 stars.
Matt is the best guide we have ever had. Clearly well understood and explained everything well
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Uncover the city's underground past by exploring the Crypt situated beneath the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Uncover the city's underground past by exploring the Crypt situated beneath the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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I thought it was Notre Dame crypt it is NOT clear it was roman remains. It was too dark and not good enough to see everything. The shop is not accessible when you leave.
This was a really interesting piece of history, basically beneath Notre Dame. I was really happy to see that it has been preserved and is available for people to see. It's an easy tour and you can take as much time as you need.
We had been to Paris several times before but this was really a winner. We went mainly for Notre Dame. Well we thoroughly enjoyed that. The crypt was a highlight so cleverly exposed. Also the new cathedral was very nice weather to see the cathedral in its full glory. We enjoyed
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Ticketing experience was fine...no hiccups. The site itself was unlike anything I expected...it was not as related to the actual
the exposition is done extremely good, we got an wonderful overvue of the beginning of Paris
Not a bad complement to Notre Dame and the virtual tour
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The tour of the history of the city of Paris is very well done. It makes you want to read everything (or almost everything).
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All very nice and interesting
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Friendly staff, interesting artefac
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Brilliant experience with so much information to learn from. Highly recommend
Tickeintg was easy. Faascinating history.
Self-guided tour. A mobile phone is required to read the QR and get the tour description.
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Easy to book and simple at the entrance. Very comfortable.
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Taste authentic French delicacies while exploring one of the city's oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods.
Taste authentic French delicacies while exploring one of the city's oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods.
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Now reopened after a meticulous five-year restoration, Notre-Dame stands as a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture and a symbol of Paris’s enduring spirit. The roof and spire, interior elements such as the stained-glass windows and organ, and key structural repairs have given rise to the Notre-Dame Cathedral in new and inspiring light.
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The iconic flèche (spire), designed by Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, has been fully rebuilt using traditional techniques and materials. The golden rooster weathervane that crowns the spire has also been restored.
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Archaeological Crypt of the Île de la Cité:
Yes, Notre-Dame Cathedral reopened to the public on December 7, 2024, after five years of restoration following the 2019 fire. The cathedral is now fully accessible to visitors.
The restoration aimed to return Notre-Dame to its original splendor. Efforts included cleaning soot from walls and statues, repairing artworks, and reconstructing the roof and spire to match their original designs. The interior now features cleaned stone and paintings, as well as renovated or new furniture, enhancing its beauty while preserving its historical integrity.
While entry to Notre-Dame is free and does not require a reservation, to reduce waiting times, visitors have the option to book a free access slot online a few hours before their visit. This is optional and intended to streamline entry.
Currently, guided tours are not conducted inside the Cathedral to preserve the sanctity of the space and manage visitor flow. However, visitors can enhance their experience using the official mobile app, which offers tailored tours and spiritual content.
Visitors can purchase a richly illustrated visitor’s guide for €10, available in French, English, and Spanish, highlighting key aspects of Notre-Dame's history and architecture. Additionally, the official mobile app provides tailored tours and spiritual content to enrich your visit.
Notre-Dame has resumed its regular schedule of masses. Masses are held daily at 8am, 12pm, and 6pm, each lasting about one hour. Attending mass is a meaningful way to experience the cathedral's spiritual ambiance.
There is no admission fee to enter Notre-Dame Cathedral during mass or at any other time. The Church opposes entrance fees, so visiting remains free.
The Archaeological Crypt, located beneath the Notre-Dame Cathedral, houses artifacts and ruins dating back to ancient times, offering insights into Paris's history from the Roman era to the present. It's a fascinating site for those interested in archaeology and the city's origins.
As of now, the Bell Tower remains closed to visitors due to ongoing restoration work. It's advisable to check the official Notre-Dame website for updates on its reopening.
There are no specific age restrictions for visitors to Notre-Dame Cathedral. However, children should be accompanied by adults, and it's recommended to supervise them closely, especially in crowded areas.