Private Historical Tour of Notre Dame

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, French
Private tour
Professional art historian guide

Food and drinks

Overview

The tour is a product of a very long and detailed research, conducted by a PhD scholar, that was done for the purposes of mobile app Notre Dame Fiat Lux. This research will also be published in the form of a book. Therefore, our guides who partook in this research (most of them) or have prepared the tour from it, are arguably and very likely the foremost experts on Notre Dame in Paris, France, and indeed the world. The tour is a comprehensive view on the cathedral and its many different aspects. We offer a rare synthesis of research, over ten years of guiding experience, and most importantly, honest, deep and ever expanding love for this jewel of Gothic architecture. We feel that Notre Dame is the very pinnacle of Western civilization, and we are eager to explain why that is so. Come share our passion and ever growing interest for this unique monument.

Meeting points

7 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

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The meeting point is in front of the Charlemagne statue, a large bronze horse rider on the right hand side of the church. Your guide will be carrying a red canvas tote bag.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame

The underground of the cathedral and its importance not only for Notre Dame, but for history of Paris and France as well. We discuss the crypt without entering it, as it is a separate visit in its own right.

10 minutes
Point Zero

The historic, cultural, symbolical and overall relevance of this often overlooked yet immensely important site.

15 minutes
Equestrian Statue of Charlemagne

History of how France came to be and the significant role Notre Dame Cathedral had in it.

15 minutes
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

A detailed description of the Western Portal of the cathedral and the meaning of its statues and reliefs. The detailed explanation of their history and relevance. In this case in particular, art is never just ornamental, but deeply symbolical and instrumental.

20 minutes
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The view of the cathedral from the side, as a chance to discuss its architecture, windows, gargoyles, and how it comes together both symbolically and functionally.

15 minutes
Fontaine de la Vierge

A view of the cathedral from the back, and the detailed account of the immense and breathtaking complexity of Gothic architecture.

10 minutes
Petit-Pont-Cardinal-Lustiger

An overview of the entire cathedral and the story of its beauty, connected to dogma, creation of Marian Catholicism, French identity and politics.

10 minutes

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
cathedral is not accessible on the inside and visit stays on the outside.

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Published on Jan, 2025