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Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour: 8 AM Priority Access (Max 5 Guests)

Small Group Notre Dame Tour Uncover The Legends Together

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Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour: 8 AM Priority Access (Max 5 Guests)

Experience Paris the smart way. We designed this tour to give you two distinct advantages: the perfect timing and a semi-private group size (max 5 guests).

We meet at 8:00 AM for a strategic start, allowing you to walk straight into Notre Dame Cathedral the moment it opens—completely free and before the long lines form. After your independent interior visit, you will rejoin your guide for an intimate, exterior walking tour full of legends and history that only a local knows.

Customize Your Day: After the walking tour, continue your adventure by choosing one of our premium add-ons:

  • Sainte-Chapelle: Priority entry to the “Jewel Box” of stained glass.
  • Paris Grand Mosque: Discover this hidden Moorish gem and its gardens.
  • Big Bus Tour (24H): Explore the entire city at your own pace with a 1-day hop-on-hop-off pass.

Highlights

Initial Introduction

Private Notre Dame Tour meeting point statue de charlemagne et ses leudes on Ile de la cite

The Journey Begins

We meet beneath the historic Statue of Charlemagne. Here, we set the stage and travel back in time before approaching the cathedral.

Notre Dame Walking Tour

Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour

The Heart of Paris

Stand before the Gothic masterpiece. We go beyond the architecture to reveal the legends, kings, and secrets hidden in the stone.

Mystery Location

Browse vintage postcards along the Seine River in Paris, capturing the essence of French culture.

The River of Ink

Discover the ‘soul of the Seine.’ We visit a historic riverside tradition—a UNESCO treasure filled with vintage art and memories.

Your Chosen Option

Parisian metro sign with classic architecture under a dramatic sky in Paris, France.

The Grand Finale

The tour ends on your terms. We either escort you to your next booking or part ways with a warm au revoir and local recommendations.

Whats Included

  • Professional, local guide with live expert commentary
  • Intimate small-group walking tour
  • Quick Entry Sainte-Chapelle or Crypt (if option is selected)
  • Guide will escort you to big bus stop or Grande Mosque (if option selected)
  • A 2-hour walking tour covering Outside Notre Dame, UNESCO treasure, & Haussmannian architecture

Excluded

  • Guided Tour Inside Notre Dame
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
  • Gratuities for your guide (optional)

Faq

Why should I choose a Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour instead of a standard group?

The main advantage of this Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour is the intimacy. We strictly limit the group to a maximum of 5 guests. This ensures you are not just a face in the crowd; you get a VIP experience where you can easily interact with your guide, ask questions, and move through the city more efficiently than a large group.

Does this Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour go inside the Cathedral?

Yes! The tour begins with a strategic 8:00 AM arrival. We escort you to the interior immediately so you can experience the cathedral peacefully before the crowds arrive.

Note: To respect the silence of the church, the interior visit is self-guided. Your guide will provide all the rich history and storytelling outside during the walking portion of the Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour.

Does this tour include “Skip-the-Line” access?

Entrance to Notre Dame is free, so there are no tickets to “skip” a line. However, the value of this Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour is our timing. By meeting at 8 AM, we effectively beat the queues that can stretch for hours later in the day, giving you immediate access without the stress.

Do we get “Skip-the-Line” access to Sainte-Chapelle?

While “Skip-the-Line” is no longer the official term used by French monuments, our tickets provide Priority Timed Entry. This means you have a reserved slot and will enter much faster than the general public queue, avoiding hours of waiting.

Can I add Sainte-Chapelle to my Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour?

Absolutely. This tour is designed to be flexible. When booking your Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour, you can select the optional add-on for Sainte-Chapelle. Your guide will hand you the priority timed-entry tickets at the end of the walking tour so you can visit the chapel at your own pace.

What happens if I am late for the 8 AM start?

Because this Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour relies on a strict 8:00 AM entry strategy to beat the lines, we cannot wait for late arrivals.

  • Grace Period: We offer a strictly limited 5-minute grace period.
  • Policy: If you arrive after 8:05 AM, the group will have moved inside. We highly recommend arriving 15 minutes early to ensure you don’t miss the start of your tour.
Is this Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour suitable for children?

Yes! Because the group size is so small (Max 5), this Semi-Private Notre Dame Tour is much more family-friendly than large bus tours. The guide can adapt the storytelling slightly to engage younger travelers, making history fun rather than a lecture.