Notre Dame History: Outdoor Walking Tour

Discover the rich history of Notre Dame with a guided outdoor walking tour. Customize your adventure by including optional entry tickets to the Conciergerie or the Archaeological Crypt. The guide shares fascinating stories outside and accompanies you to your selected monument, ensuring a smooth, self-guided exploration.

Duration: 2 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Statue de Charlemagne et ses Leudes - The tour commences at the historic statue of Charlemagne. Here, the guide will provide an engaging introduction to Île de la Cité, the birthplace of Paris. The discussion will cover its significant role in French history and offer an initial glimpse of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, highlighting its…
What's Included
  • Quick Entry Sainte-Chapelle (if option is selected)
  • Professional, local guide with live expert commentary
  • Combined Ticket for Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie (if option is selected)
  • Entry Ticket to the Archaeological Crypt (if option is selected)
  • Intimate small-group walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry tickets to monuments, unless the specific ticket option is selected at checkout
Location
Statue de Charlemagne et ses Leudes
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Josephtk9188bi
Feb 2, 2026
Leo. Great guide! - Leo is a wonderful guide. Book as much as possible with him. Friendly and knowledgeable and he was reliable for a rainy day!
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Tajamula2026
Jan 14, 2026
Fantastic tour guide - It was lovely and fantastic. I loved the leo, he was natural and we enjoyed the trip. I would suggest him.
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Margaretl1260
Jan 9, 2026
Great tour - Leo was a fantastic tour guide. He incorporated fun and history into his tour of Notre Dame, and he was extremely passionate about his work. Huge thanks to him!
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Pmacegan27
Oct 8, 2025
Jasmine a great guide. - Jasmine, our guide was terrific. We learned a lot of history in a succinct way. We had enough time to tour both Notre Dame and Sainte-Chappelle, as well as visit the Conciergerie which was very interesting. Because of Jasmine, we understood the contexts well. Great day. If you start in the morning, you have time for a late lunch and a water taxi ride on the seine too.
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D1881dnmb
Oct 5, 2025
The best tour we've had in Paris! - 10 out of 10 experience. SZ was very detailed and went at our own pace. All answers were very detailed. We honestly couldn't be happier with our experience
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Jasonbn5465cn
Oct 2, 2025
Good - Me and my wife loved the tour. It was so amazing. Guide was very friendly and answered all the questions. He knew about French history so much. I wish him best of luck for his studies. I highly recommend this tour with shbrez
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796mehakb
Sep 16, 2025
Loved: skip the line notre dame - What a wonderful day! Guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about sharing local history. Made every stop feel meaningful with fascinating details. Sainte-Chapelle portion was seamless and beautifully timed. Tour felt personal and well-crafted. Great value and such friendly approach. Will surely book again next visit!
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Salimh586
Sep 16, 2025
Thank you for the surprise - Absolutely delighted with this tour! Our guide had such wonderful energy and brought history to life brilliantly. Every story was captivating and informative. Sainte-Chapelle access was handled perfectly without delays. The entire experience felt thoughtfully planned and executed. Excellent customer service throughout.
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Jet62058196764
Sep 13, 2025
Great Tour! - Toured with SZ! He was excellent! We learned so much from him. I highly recommend this tour! He was very easy to understand and very professional and knowledgeable!
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Thomas_r
Oct 16, 2025
Guides are excellent, marketing title is misleading. - The guide was excellent however the tour headline is misleading as it states saint chappelle or crypt is included but it requires you to check a box somewhere? We thought one or the others was included.
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From $65
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).