Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior & Latin Quarter River Cruise Option

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Dodo

January 11, 2026•

The view from the roof is absolutely amazing, and the idea of climbing to the top of Notre-Dame de Paris is truly special. Unfortunately, the experience was somewhat diminished by the attitude of the staff. There were no smiles, and they spoke to visitors in a very abrupt, almost commanding manner. We even witnessed an employee yelling at someone who was simply pointing out and explaining the view to their children. The way the personnel interacted with visitors felt quite rude, as if they considered working at Notre-Dame a privilege that placed them above others. 5 stars for the view, but 3 stars less because of the staffs, they should be better trained

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Rod

November 21, 2025•

Happy to once again have the views of Paris that Victor Hugo and Eugene Viollet-Le-Duc would have shared over a century ago. Tickets were available through the National Monuments website.

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Barbara

November 04, 2025•

A must do visit! Best view in town. Worth it especially if you are under 25 cause it’s free 😅

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Benjamin

October 31, 2025•

Stunning architecture but badly organized and very little time to enjoy the view. Apparently they have to adhere to a very rigid maximum number of visitors at any given time. Probably therefore we were waiting for a long time inside half way up before being able to climb to the balcony below the bells. After about ten minutes there (view towards the Southwest only) we were let up to the top. “Five minutes at the top, non-negotiable” was all. The view from the top (all directions) is nice, but you are inside a safety net which is quite tight. That interferes with both the view and photography. There are better viewpoints in Paris. Without non-negotiable five minute limits. Back half-down you continue to the space between both towers. That was the most interesting part of the tour in my opinion. Very interesting architecture, a glimpse of the famous “forest” under the outer roof, sculptures. And the mighty sound of the bells if you get the timing right (which is hard because of the strange logistics)! You get to see only the two largest bells in the South tower, not the more frequently used ones on the North tower. But those are loud enough outside, too. Overall: A unique tour with fascinating architecture, but very expensive if you mostly pay for the view from the top. And the logistics will hopefully be improved; we were there only about one month after the reopening.

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Madge

October 26, 2025•

We were excited that our trip coincided with the reopening of Notre Dame’s towers. We last climbed them 10 years ago but, this time, the route seemed safer and more logical. The new additions (store, new stairs) felt in keeping with the history. It was definitely a.lot of stairs (424 per the web) but the views on our overcast October day were well worth it. My only complaint is we didn’t get to tour on the gargoyles level. We climbed up to a holding area but were not allowed to roam outside, then up to the roof. On the way down, again could not go out to the gargoyles. Definitely recommend for anyone willing to work for the views! It was fun! So glad it’s back open.

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Tamara

June 11, 2025•

I really liked the tour as whole. Very good way to learn about Paris is to see the Latin quarter esp if it’s your first time in Paris. Our guide Benjamin was amazing, explanation was clear, ( good English), knowledgeable, professional and to the point. Plus good energy! Thank you, ( so far my most favorite tour in Paris)

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Regina

June 3, 2025•

We lucked out and got Benjamin, a fabulous guide, all to ourselves! He was informative, funny and patient with our many questions. Loved the Latin Quarter and learned so much about its history and the French educational system. A beautiful part of Paris a bit outside the hustle and bustle with plenty to offer - the Pantheon, the Genevieve Church and the Cluny Museum to name a few highlights. Well worth your time. And hope you get Benjamin!

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Colleen

May 17, 2025•

Pierre-Louis was a great guide. Was extra special because there was only our group of 3! We saw and learned a lot in two hours!

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Lesley-Anne

November 10, 2024•

We loved the tour our guide, Benjamin was excellent, extremely knowledgeable and engaging. Very lucky indeed to have Benjamin all to ourselves as we were the only people on this tour of the Latin Quarter. Highly recommend!!

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GetYourGuide

June 16, 2024•

Recommend! Miss America was a fantastic tour guide. Funny, informed, drove well - even warned to by meds at a stop if we got motion sickness. It’s a tight schedule but she was understanding when we needed more time due to bathroom lines. The tour itself was perfect, really. I sat window third row to the right with great views but I don’t think you can go wrong in any seat. It is HOT and DRY mid-June. Bring electrolytes for dehydration. I recommend sunscreen, sunhat, electric hand held fan, and umbrella (only opened in uncrowded areas). The coach was air conditioned and we were provided water and snacks. So glad we did the Hoover dam before the Grand Canyon. I had lunch at the skywalk restaurant and the steak bowl was good. Grateful to have witnessed the local First Nation peoples in full gown sharing dance (especially in that heat). Gift shop offered artwork from local First Nations artists. Joshua trees for miles. We had an impromptu visit with long horned goats in Boulder City too!