Notre-Dame Cathedral Tour with Audioguide (no ticket)
Description
Embark on a self-guided tour of the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, both inside and out, with audioguide on your smartphone. The audio guide app provides a convenient GPS map of the route, illustrations and audio recordings of the cathedral's most intriguing sites. Download the Notre Dame tour to your smartphone and explore the landmark at your own pace, without the need for an internet connection. You will also have the opportunity to view rare pieces of medieval art from the 13th and 14th centuries, including stained glass, frescoes, statues and wood carvings. This is an unofficial yet equally engaging audio guide to Notre-Dame. This tour, curated by a professional historian, offers reliable stories and fascinating legends. However, it is not an academic tour and does not include tedious lists of dates and specific terms.
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Discover the historic allure of Île de la Cité, the heart of Paris and one of the city's oldest districts. Nestled in the Seine River, this enchanting island is home to iconic landmarks such as the awe-inspiring Notre-Dame Cathedral and the serene Sainte-Chapelle with its stunning stained glass windows. Wander its quaint streets and explore the historic Conciergerie, a former royal palace and prison. Île de la Cité invites you to uncover the origins of Paris while basking in the timeless beauty and rich heritage of this captivating island.
Immerse yourself in the Gothic splendor of Notre-Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of medieval architecture nestled on Île de la Cité. With its iconic twin towers, intricate sculptures, and breathtaking rose windows, this cathedral is a symbol of Parisian heritage. Climb to the top for panoramic views of the city and a close-up look at its legendary gargoyles. Despite recent renovations following the 2019 fire, Notre-Dame continues to inspire awe with its rich history and enduring beauty, making it a must-visit landmark in the heart of Paris.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building. This is not a ticket! Entrance to the cathedral is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all.
- The audio guide available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate
- This is a self-guided tour, no guide will be at the meeting point
- You will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide)
- The audio guide is provided via mobile app for iOS and Android
- Bring your own headphones, they are not included
- To access the cathedral, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
Reviews(29)
We purchased our tickets. Arrived at Norte Dame and was denied access to the tour. Never got to go in for tour. Waste of our money!
I booked a ticket for a tour of Notre Dame for today, and it turns out the Cathedral wasn't even open - no visitors! No refund!
Notre Dame does not accept Viator audio tours, so it was horrible and embarrassing and I had to do what I should have done in the first place - buy the tours on site.
I bought 2 tickets to visit Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. €15 for the 2 tickets. Upon arriving at the Cathedral, I was told that only tickets from the official cathedral website were valid. I was not given a special tour. And I spent €15 for nothing. IT'S A SCAM
Know that the audio service is only online— NOT to be found at the cathedral!!!🙁 We expected to find audio headphones when we got to the cathedral.
Notre Dame is free and the tour audio was helpful …………………:::.:::::…..:..:…………………………………………………………………..
Notre Dame visit is a must. But unfortunately we couldn’t locate the pick up point for the headsets. We enjoyed the visit anyway. We could have paid for headsets inside the cathedral.
I paid for 2 for entry on the day and was given a link to the Cathedral site which was fully booked so a waste of money. The Cathedral simply aims to stagger entries and by going early we entered easily. They do not accept the pass I had been issued with. Nor do they like the audio guide that was a download for one phone. Entry is free and the Cathedral issues their own audio guides where the money goes to the Cathedral which is what we bought. They do not want people to use Viator or similar booking sites and there is no need.
The audio tour was very informative and well executed. Trying to talk to a human at Touring Bee is impossible, they only use email, so quick answers are not a reality. I was able to get some explanations from Viator and was able to get the audio tour in time to be useful. Once you understand the methodology, things went well. Read the descriptions carefully.
The tour begins with a section on the Crypte Archéologique de l'İle de la Cité. Be aware that entry to the Crypte (13 euro when we were there) is not included in the tour cost. There was a lot of good information but sometimes I wished it was explaining the nuances of what I was actually seeing as well as the back story.
