Visitors sit and walk inside Notre-Dame Cathedral, facing the altar and golden cross beneath glowing chandeliers and stained-glass windows
Family of five posing in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris with the Seine River visible on cleared sky march day
Illuminated Gothic vaults and chandeliers line the central nave of Notre-Dame Cathedral, leading toward colorful stained-glass windows

Notre-Dame Cathedral & Sainte-Chapelle Tour

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Enjoy a private Notre-Dame and Sainte-Chapelle tour in Paris with a licensed guide. Discover Gothic architecture, stunning stained glass, and the historic Île de la Cité with skip-the-line access to Sainte-Chapelle.

  • 2.5 Hours
  • 100% Private
  • Tickets Included
  • Licensed Guide
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Highlights

  • Notre-Dame CathedralEnjoy the company of a licensed / passionate tour guide inside the Cathedral !
  • Sainte ChapelleStep inside a jewel-box chapel filled with soaring 13th-century stained-glass windows
  • ĂŽle de la CitĂ©Stroll the historic island where Paris was born
  • Gothic architectureLearn how to “read” a Gothic church and spot details
  • Professional guideEnjoy clear, engaging explanations with plenty of time for questions and photos
Golden chandelier and richly detailed stained-glass windows fill the upper chapel of Sainte-Chapelle with colorful light during a private tour
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What to expect from our Notre-Dame Cathedral & Sainte-Chapelle Tour?

Be Ahead of the Crowds

Long lines and packed spaces at Sainte Chapelle can quickly waste your precious time in Paris, especially during peak season when wait times can stretch from 30 minutes to over an hour for those without prepurchased tickets.

With Paris and Beyond Tours, your visit is planned to avoid that stress from the start. Thanks to fast-access timed entrance tickets to the Sainte-Chapelle, you join the dedicated timed-entry line instead of standing in the general queue, which significantly reduces your waiting time and gets you inside faster to enjoy the stained glass.

Moreover, we make sure to schedule the visit for the most favorable time of day, taking into account typical crowd patterns and security checks so you are not caught by surprise.

As a result, you spend more of your tour looking up at the glowing windows, and far less of it staring at the backs of other visitors.

A Private Tour That Truly Feels Worth the Price

Private tours are most meaningful when they feel personally guided, not scripted. With Paris and Beyond Tours, your dedicated guide is there for you only. Instead of repeating the same speech, your guide listens to your interests and shapes the visit around what you truly care about, whether that is art, history, faith, or simply soaking in the light and atmosphere.

As the tour unfolds, you are free to ask questions, pause for photos, or linger a bit longer in a favorite corner without feeling rushed. This calm rhythm, combined with warm, expert guidance, creates a private tour that feels relaxed, rich in detail, and genuinely tailored to you.

Hidden Gems Inside Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle

Our Private Notre Dame & Sainte-Chapelle Tour is designed for travelers who want more than just a normal visit.

Because we go inside both Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle with an expert, licensed guide, you don’t just stop at the famous viewpoints, but you rather discover quieter corners, stories, and angles that most visitors miss.

Your guide shows you lesser-known details and adds context and new insights so it feels fresh and special. Moreover, as this is a private tour, you can ask to see specific viewpoints or themes you’re curious about, whether it’s hidden symbolism in the stained glass, architectural tricks, or secret photo spots. In this way, you enjoy the big highlights and the little discoveries that make the visit feel unique and truly yours.

Meeting Point

Your guide will be holding a meeting sign “Paris And Beyond Tours”. For any assistance and inquiry, please call/text our team at +33 6 33 86 03 14 or email [email protected].

Address

Pl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris. (In front of the Fountain with the statue of Saint Michel.)

Uber / Bolt : Pl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris
Metro
line 4 stop : Saint Michel

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FAQ

How to count the number of participants? 

The tour is free of charge for any children under 5 years old at the tour time. The minimum charge is 2 participants.

Example : If you are a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 kids, the kids are 4/5/6, it would be a group of 4 paid participant and 1 free participant in your group.

That said, our experiences are designed to allow the highest level of interaction between family members of all ages. 

Does the visit include tickets?

Yes, the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle Tour includes entrance tickets with special access to the Sainte Chapelle, so you do not need to book anything separately.

Where is the meeting point?

Your meeting point is next to the fountain at Saint Michel Square. Address is Pl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is conducted in English. Other languages are available on request, depending on guide availability at the time of your visit.

What is the cancellation policy?

If you need to cancel your tour, here is how our cancellation policy works:
Up to 7 days before the tour: full refund of the tour price, minus the cost of tickets.
6 to 4 days before the tour: 75% refund of the tour price, minus the cost of tickets.
4 to 2 days before the tour: 50% refund of the tour price, minus the cost of tickets.
Under 48 hours before the tour and no show: no refund.

Please note that a 5% booking fee is deducted from any refund amounts.

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