No expiration date
Easy refund
Free exchange
Easy booking

Notre-Dame Exterior Private Tour & Sainte-Chapelle/Crypt entry

Location Paris, ÃŽle-de-France, France, Europe
$155.14
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Truly Private & Flexible: This tour is exclusively for you. We move at your pace, linger where you wish, and focus on what fascinates you. Forget rigid schedules and crowded groups; this experience is yours to shape.

The Power of Choice: Don't settle for a fixed itinerary. Choose your own grand finale: the dazzling stained-glass art of Sainte-Chapelle, or the ancient Roman foundations in the Archaeological Crypt. Art or archaeology? You decide.

A Story, Not a Lecture: As a passionate local guide, I share the living stories behind the stones. You get a real insight into the city's soul and the unique, contemporary story of Notre-Dame's survival and future.
—

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

ND Outdoor + Crypt
ND Outdoor + Crypt: Explore Paris's Roman foundations under Notre-Dame. Your guide gives an intro & escorts you to the entry point.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • A dedicated, passionate local guide.
  • Entry tickets to the Crypt
  • An exclusive and personalized private tour for just you and your party.
  • The flexibility to ask all your questions and go at your own pace.
  • Live storytelling and expert commentary in English.
  • A 2-hour walking tour covering Outside Notre Dame, the Bouquinistes, & Haussmannian architecture
  • Food and Drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • The guide does not enter Crypt.
  • Entrance tickets to Notre Dame Cathedral (this is an exterior-only tour)

Meeting point
Meeting Point: At the Charlemagne statue. You’ll find your guide wearing a black cap with the Scenic Zest Logo. Check-in will start 15 minutes before the start time.
Return details
Entry to the Crypt or Sainte Chapelle is included. The guide will not enter the Crypte/Sainte Chapelle but will accompany you to the scanning booth.

  • Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
    We will begin our private tour by exploring the stunning exterior of this architectural marvel. At your own pace, you will delve into the secrets of its famous gargoyles, intricate portals, and impressive flying buttresses as your guide brings the history of the cathedral to life.
  • Les bouquinistes de paris
    Next, we'll stroll along the banks of the River Seine to discover the iconic green stalls of the Bouquinistes, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. We'll learn about the centuries-old tradition of these open-air booksellers and browse their unique collections.
  • Shakespeare and Company
    As a special addition to your private tour, time permitting and based on your interests, we can make a final stop to see the legendary Shakespeare and Company bookshop. Your guide will share the story of this famous literary haven, a former home to writers like Hemingway and Joyce.
  • Archeological Crypt of the Parvis of Notre-Dame
    Our guided walking tour of the historic Île de la Cité concludes here, in the famous square between Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Hôtel-Dieu, one of the oldest hospitals in the world. Your Monument Visit: The guided portion of the tour ends at this point, but your experience continues. Based on the option you selected during booking, your guide will now personally escort you to the entrance of either Sainte-Chapelle or the Archaeological Crypt. To ensure a smooth, hassle-free entry, your guide will accompany you through the security line and right up to the ticket scanning booth. After providing a final orientation for your self-guided visit, your guide will see you off as you begin your exploration. You are then free to enjoy the monument at your own pace.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

    Notre-Dame Exterior Private Tour & Sainte-Chapelle/Crypt entry

    Location Paris, ÃŽle-de-France, France, Europe
    $155.14
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
    Delivery options
    eVoucher
    • Free
    • Instant delivery
    • Environmentally friendly
    Physical Gift Box
    • $10.00 fee
    • 2-5 business days
    • Shipping Worldwide

    No expiration date
    Easy refund
    Free exchange
    Easy booking
    Planet friendly
    Global availability
    As seen on