Good morning!
Sorry for yet another post on Notre Dame, but we are planning a day in Paris in July 2025 and would like to have a definite slot for a tour as opposed to trying to get one two days out for the online reservation system. Any thoughts on a reputable, not too expensive, private tour in English?
Thank you!
Hi - these don't exist yet, as there is no way yet for organizers to obtain group tickets.
Honestly, I would look at that Reddit thread and figure out how to contact the woman who posted it. She is a tour guide for Notre Dame and clearly has her act together. She took great care to distill that information when she can't derive any benefit from it, so I can only imagine that she would be very good if you paid to reserve her time and expertise !
Great idea, I looked at that Reddit post and will reach out to her. I did see a couple tour operators booking ND tour for next summer, but not sure how they can guarantee entry unless there will be a special arrangement with licensed tour operators?
but not sure how they can guarantee entry
they can't.
they promise you that they will, then they hope that they can, and if they can't they cancel, often on very short notice (not specifically for ND but at attractions all over), leaving you high and dry.
Exactly what Nigel said.
Hi Marie! I'm Emily and I came across this forum and I wanted to introduce myself because I'm the author of the Reddit post that Kim mentioned in her comment. I'm glad to hear that it's been helpful!
I'm originally from Canada and I moved to Paris specifically for Notre Dame and to, quite literally, pursue a career as an expert in all things Notre Dame - or, as I like to joke, “a professional fangirl”. I'm a self-employed tour guide giving private tours that focus on the cathedral's architectural history, the restoration and its role in art, media and literature.
There's truly nothing I love doing more than sharing my love and knowledge of all things Notre Dame. I'd be more than happy to help if you have any questions about visiting Notre Dame!
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