Notre Dame Is Back! Tragedies & Triumphs
Overview
After the great fire of 2019 that nearly obliterated Notre Dame, after a miraculous marathon renovation of a short 5 years, Notre Dame is back!
See the towers of Quasimodo, the splendid rose windows, and the medieval enclosure. Hear the stories of tragedies, fires, and even wars and triumphs that Notre Dame carries so proudly. Understand what is so special about the first Gothic masterpiece, which saw its first stone laid in 1163 and that then took 170+ years to complete. Walk right up to Notre Dame and experience its unique spiritual power.
This is the first tour to launch after the tragic fire of 2019, now that access to the church has been authorized again.
This is the tour that you won’t forget. Book your spot today and experience Notre Dame like never before! Beware: This tour will be outside the church, as the church does not permit guidance inside the building. We will walk you to the church door after the tour, so you can also go inside the church. Admission inside the church is free of charge.
Limited spots. Book your tour now!
This activity includes:
- Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris
- Notaires Quai de la Tournelle
- Exclusive outdoor exploration of Notre-Dame.
- Dramatic stories: fire, survival, and legends.
- Landmarks & hidden gems: façade, spire, “forbidden city.”
- Cultural insights: Gothic art, Last Judgment themes.
- Passionate guides with personal Notre-Dame connections.
On arrival
Meet your guide at 73 Quai de la Tournelle, rain or shine (the closest metro stops are Cité on line 4 and Maubert-Mutualité on line 10). Your guide is wearing a pink vest.
Our Notre Dame walking tour ends outside the entrance to Notre Dame, 5 minutes away from Cité (line 4) and Hotel-de-Ville (lines 1 and 11) metro stations.
Things to note
We are Discover Walks; we wear a bright pink vest, and we run our
tours rain or shine!
This is a tip-supported tour; your guide mostly relies on this income.
Bring some water and warm clothes!
How can the tour be free?
Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.
Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
