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Notre Dame: which ticket to pick

For Notre-Dame, the key is not to confuse the format: some offers are not for the cathedral interior but for the crypt, Île de la Cité, or nearby monuments. If you want context, choose a guided walk; if you want a self-guided, lower-cost focus on the area, look at standalone tickets and passes.

Prices verified: 20 June 2026High season

Our recommendation

If this is your first time on Île de la Cité, the clearest choice is a walking tour: it explains Notre-Dame in the context of the area rather than just showing the façade. For a short self-guided visit, the Archaeological Crypt ticket is a better fit, while a Sainte-Chapelle combo works for a fuller itinerary. A private walk makes sense if you want flexible pacing and the chance to ask questions along the way.

  • First time at Notre-DameThe walking tour helps connect the cathedral, Île de la Cité, and the historical context into one coherent route.
  • Short self-guided visitThe Archaeological Crypt ticket suits travelers who want to add one specific historical site without joining a long tour.
  • More Gothic architecture in one outingThe Sainte-Chapelle combo is better if you want to pair Notre-Dame with another major nearby monument.
  • Flexible pacingThe private walk is convenient for travelers who want more dialogue with a local and less dependence on a group.
  • Several Paris museums plannedThe Paris Museum Pass makes sense as part of a broader museum plan, not as a ticket just for Notre-Dame.

Official price and partners

Entry to the main cathedral is free. Paid offers include guided tours, access to the Archaeological Crypt (around €11), or combo tickets for nearby attractions.

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Entrance tip

Entry to the cathedral is free, but to avoid long walk-up lines, it is highly recommended to book a free timed-entry slot on the official website or app (bookings open 1-2 days in advance or on the day of your visit).

Compare options

Tiqets
from €11Mobile ticket
  • Crypt entry
  • Guided commentary
  • Private format
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Museum pass
  • Notre-Dame and Cité focus
Book via Tiqets

Viator
from €65Reserve now, pay later
  • Crypt entry
  • Guided commentary
  • Private format
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Museum pass
  • Notre-Dame and Cité focus
Book via Viator

Withlocals
from €55Local guide
  • Crypt entry
  • Guided commentary
  • Private format
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Museum pass
  • Notre-Dame and Cité focus
Book via Withlocals

Tiqets
Mobile ticket
  • Crypt entry
  • Guided commentary
  • Private format
  • Sainte-Chapelle
  • Museum pass
  • Notre-Dame and Cité focus
Book via Tiqets

Choose by your situation

Short visit near the cathedral
Archaeological Crypt of Île de la Cité ticket
Fuller Île de la Cité experience
Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame walking tour
With kids, when a clear route matters
Private Île de la Cité walk with a local
History and context, not just façade photos
Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame walking tour
Avoiding extra transport
Combo tour: Sainte-Chapelle and walk by Notre-Dame
Budget choice without a long tour
Archaeological Crypt of Île de la Cité ticket
Several Paris museums and monuments planned
Paris Museum Pass

What is often not included

  • The Notre-Dame tower climb is paid separately; do not assume it is automatically included in a walk, pass, or crypt ticket.
  • The Archaeological Crypt of Île de la Cité ticket is not a full cathedral visit ticket.
  • Tours around Notre-Dame can provide excellent context, but a walking-tour format does not mean separate entry to every part of the cathedral.
  • The Paris Museum Pass is worthwhile only with a packed museum itinerary; for Notre-Dame alone it may be unnecessary spending.
  • A Sainte-Chapelle combo broadens the itinerary but also adds another site and more time to the route.

Discounts and free entry

Вход в собор бесплатен для всех. В Археологическую крипту предусмотрен бесплатный вход для лиц до 18 лет и граждан ЕС до 26 лет при предъявлении документа.

Frequently asked questions

  • Эти предложения дают вход внутрь Собора Парижской Богоматери?

    Не обязательно. Среди вариантов есть билет в Археологическую крипту, прогулки по острову Сите и комбинированный маршрут с Сент-Шапель, поэтому перед покупкой проверяйте, какой именно объект и формат указаны в названии.

  • Подъём на башни включён в эти билеты?

    По редакционному описанию подъём на башни оплачивается отдельно. Не считайте его включённым, если это прямо не указано в конкретном предложении.

  • Что выбрать, если я хочу больше исторического контекста?

    Лучше выбрать пешеходную экскурсию по острову Сите и Нотр-Дам или частную прогулку с местным жителем. Такие форматы полезнее, чем самостоятельный билет, если вы хотите понять готику, реставрацию и роль собора в городе.

  • Нужен ли Paris Museum Pass для посещения Нотр-Дама?

    Paris Museum Pass стоит рассматривать, если вы планируете несколько музеев и памятников в Париже. Если цель — только район Нотр-Дама, отдельный билет или экскурсия обычно понятнее.

  • How far in advance can I book a free ticket for Notre-Dame?

    Free time slots only open 1 to 2 days in advance, or on the day of your visit. You cannot book weeks or months ahead, so check the official website or app shortly before you plan to go.

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