- Gain direct access to the underground ruins.
- Get entry to the "Dans la Seine" exhibit, showcasing 150 remarkable artifacts unearthed from the iconic river.
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Notre-Dame Archeological Crypt Tickets
The Archaeological Crypt of Notre-Dame offers a fascinating journey beneath the streets of Paris, where history comes alive through preserved ruins and artifacts. Located just in front of the cathedral, the crypt reveals layers of the city’s past, showcasing remnants from ancient Roman settlements to the foundations of medieval Paris. This underground treasure trove provides visitors with a unique perspective on the evolution of the Île de la Cité, blending history, archaeology, and architecture. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about Paris’s origins, the crypt is an unmissable stop for uncovering the hidden stories beneath Notre-Dame.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an archaeology lover, or someone looking to deepen their understanding of Paris, the Crypt of Notre-Dame is a must-visit destination.
The crypt reveals Paris's transformation from the Roman city of Lutetia to the vibrant medieval and modern metropolis. You’ll walk through layers of the past, including ancient Roman ruins, medieval streets, and 19th-century foundations.
It’s a treasure trove of archeological marvels, preserved ruins, and artifacts, including Roman-era thermal baths, Remnants of ancient fortifications, and the original quays of the Seine River.
The crypt provides context for Notre-Dame Cathedral itself where it represents the historical significance and showcases the architectural evolution over centuries.
The crypt is a calm and less crowded alternative to the bustling square above. It’s perfect for history buffs or anyone looking for a thoughtful experience.
The site features modern multimedia presentations, models, and explanations that make complex historical concepts engaging and easy to grasp.
Since the 2019 fire, the crypt has also served as a place to learn about the restoration of Notre-Dame, including historical and modern preservation techniques.
Located right beneath the cathedral square, it’s easy to add to your itinerary and offers an affordable way to experience Paris’s rich history.
Today, the Crypte Archéologique de l’Île de la Cité, or Crypt of Notre-Dame, serves as an important archaeological site and museum that reveals the rich, layered history of Paris, particularly the Île de la Cité. While the crypt primarily focuses on the historical and archaeological discoveries beneath the Notre-Dame Cathedral, it also highlights the ongoing restoration of the cathedral itself.
A typical visit to the crypt lasts around 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on how much time you spend exploring the exhibits. It's a relatively compact site but offers rich historical insight.
Yes, the crypt is usually open year-round, but it may close for special events, maintenance, or unforeseen circumstances. It’s always good to check the official website or social media channels for any updates or changes to opening hours.
Entry to the Notre-Dame Cathedral is free of cost and can be entered anytime within the operating hours. A separate ticket would need to be purchased to enter the Crypt.
Our tour at Notre Dame was awesome, our tour guide, Antonio was excellent, really enjoyed the tour, would us Headout again
Notre dame de Paris as beautiful and colourful as it was in 1360.... an exceptional visit, especially thanks to our guide Anais
Ann ( i think our guides name). Was very knowledgeable about Notre Dame. Really enjoyed the tour. It was the perfect length . The crowds were enormous but Ann guided us thru expertly She gave us the history of Notre Dame plus included facts about the fire in 2019. I would definitely recommend Headout
Diana was a phenomenal guide! She was energetic, enthusiastic and well prepared to share the history of Notre Dame. The tour was a very enjoyable learning experience.
Our guide was wonderful! He made the experience interactive and had lots of knowledge to share with us. Notre Fame is now breathtakingly beautiful
Our tour guide Moe was knowledgeable and personable... great details and engaging in describing them. Highly recommended!
The relatively quick entrance to the cathedral. Unfortunately, only a guided tour in English. But all in all, the magnificently reconstructed church.
So encouraged to see the state of Notre Dame. Our guide was friendly, enthusiastic, and full of information. She was engaging and constantly smiling. We really enjoyed the tour.
I had hoped for more history of the basilica. Who built it? Why? By whom has it been used? What historic events has it witnessed? What has it meant in the life of ordinary Parisians? What role did it take during the tumult of the Revolution? How has it been affected by the seperation of Church and State? it has 800 years of history; it's not just a recent innovatin project. Too much time was spent outside, before we even approached the front doors. It was all just a bit disappointing.
Guide was kind, motivated, good. Unfortunately instead of 90 min ( as described in the offer) the tour took 45 minutes....
By choosing a guided tour as well as getting through the crowds you ultimately want to leave knowing more than you would if you went alone. This was a great example, from the guide, the content and the experience, i left conetented.
Ticketing was a breeze. Meetup location was easy to find. like small group. headsets worked seemlessly. guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about all the cathedrals in Paris.
The guide was very informative and entertaining. It was a great experience to have the tour as to standing in the long lines.
Moe was an excellent guide! Thoughtful, funny, knowledgeable, respectful and totally engaging. We would highly recommend seeing Notre Dame this way- it makes it come alive and one walks away awe inspired .
Our guide, Anthony was amazing and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed learning all the details we otherwise would not have known.
The guide was great, but it wasn't clear from the website that the tour was in English. The guide's explanations were good but in our opinion the content is not worth 50€ (no access to the treasure....)
Our guide, Diana, was friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the cathedral history and architectural/artistic points of interest. I've visited Notre Dame cathedral many times, but came away from this tour witb new insights and knowledge.
Our guide Diana was fantastic! Her stories included the perfect blend of art and French history, architecture and levity. I am so glad we signed up for this tour!
The tour included everything about Notre Dame. Diane was a great guide, her explanations were precise and she is really nice with the people.
Our guide was fabulous. She cleverly brought an I pad with her so she could show us before photos of the fire. I could hear and understand her English. English not being her first language. She's a gem.
Couldn’t have asked for a better tour! Guide was lively, stories were interesting, and skipping the line was a lifesaver. Bring a light jacket—gets chilly inside.
Cold and windy in Jan, but guide made it bearable with good stories. Wish we could get closer to the doors. Decent tour, but maybe better in warmer months.
Went with my girlfriend. The tour was interesting and our guide Bruno kept us laughing. Loved the bit about the statues with no heads!
It was ok. The guide was nice and told us interesting facts, but it was sooo crowded we could barely move. Would maybe try in early morning next time to avoid the crowds.
Our party of 5 throughly enjoyed the tour, both outside and inside. I did have to read the ticket confirmation information several times before understanding that it was not a Headout Tour. The tour guide did not know of Headout, but we did finally realize we were taking the same tour.
Dive deep into Notre-Dame’s secrets with an expert-led guided tour of the inside of the Cathedral.
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1-hour English guided tour of the inside of Notre-Dame
Reserved access to Notre-Dame Cathedral
Small group of 25 guests
Anna
Marta
Nancy
Anna (guide) was very friendly, emphatic and told us great stories. Every question was answered and listened to. Absolutely recommendable!!!
The reception didn't receive the information about my and my family's participation. We weren't on the list. After the guides, who were at the meeting point, contacted the office, we were able to take part. The guide Raphael was sensational in his explanations and kindness.
Love the Way they restored the beautiful Notre Dame. There was a messe when we arrived, What a beautiful scene.
The guide sylvia was really knowledgeable and engaging . We learnt so much. Other staff were very helpful too. The ticketing was easy
We arrived a little late due to travel delays and they waited for us and still provided an informative exterior tour. Entry was very quick and easy.
Our guide was knowledgeable and imparted historical and oftentimes complicated information in an easy to understand format that set the foundation for the group to absorb and appreciate the historical aspects on the Cathedral. I have travelled widely for the last 50 years globally and must say she is one of the best I have encountered.
It is a funny experience the walking tour through the island but its not worth the money. Notre dame is free and i thought i was gonna get a tour of the notre dame not of the island. Go to notre dame for free and save yourself money.
Took my grandma on this tour and she loved it! Guide was super patient and even slowed down for her pace. Would recommend for families.
Went with my partner and we both loved it. Our guide was so fun! Learned about the bells and the fire. Would def recommend.
Went with my partner, was our last day in Paris. Honestly, this tour was a highlight. Didn’t expect to laugh so much (the guide had jokes about the gargoyles). The construction is a bit distracting but also kinda cool to see history in the making. If you love stories, you’ll enjoy this.
SO glad we booked this! Our guide was energetic and had tons of old stories about Notre Dame. Also, shout out to the tip about the nearby bakery—best croissant ever. If you get the chance, try to go in the late afternoon for the light. Super photogenic.
Was okay. Too many people in my group, and the guide’s mic kept cutting out. Notre Dame is beautiful but wish the logistics were better.
Went on a weekday morning with my cousin. Less crowded than expected! Guide was friendly and cracked a few jokes. Learned some cool facts (the statues on the front are NOT original, who knew??). It rained halfway but we just hid under a tree and the guide kept going. Would recommend, just bring an umbrella.
Really enjoyed the tour, but there were a lot of people around, so sometimes it was hard to get a good view. Still, guide gave us lots of time to ask questions. Would recommend going early morning if you can.
Took this tour solo and ended up chatting with other travelers. The guide made everyone feel welcome. Learned so much about the fire and the rebuild.
Wasn’t sure if an outdoor tour would be that interesting but it’s honestly incredible how much you can learn just looking at the outside. Our guide had a laser pointer (lol) and pointed out tiny carvings way up high. If you’re a detail nerd, this is for you.
Busy day but still managed to enjoy the tour. Lots of construction but guide explained everything and even had a little map to show us what’s new. Good for history buffs.
Did the tour with my wife and teenage son. We all enjoyed it, especially the stories about the gargoyles. Great way to see Notre Dame!
Pretty good tour. Guide was friendly and shared some cool facts (like which gargoyle is supposed to protect the city). Only downside: too many ppl in the group.
My friends and I had a blast. The guide was upbeat and made history fun. Construction is still going, but the stories more than make up for it. 10/10.
Booked the Notre Dame walking tour for a solo trip. Group was bigger than I expected but still manageable. Guide was really passionate, maybe talked a bit too fast at times (I missed a couple stories). The outside is STUNNING, even with all the construction going on. Didn’t get to go inside, but honestly the facade is the real star. Bring water and sunscreen, gets HOT in June. Overall, solid experience.
One word: FANTASTIC. The tour was well organized, and the guide was super friendly. Loved the little alleyways he showed us. Would recommend for sure.
Notre Dame blew my mind. The tour gave me new respect for all the work going into rebuilding it. Loved seeing the before & after photos. Our guide even had a little quiz at the end. Super fun.
Went with my parents and little sister. The guide made it fun for all ages, and we learned a ton. Loved the secret photo spot behind the cathedral!
Pretty informative, guide was friendly. The only issue was some confusion at the start about where to meet. Once we got going it was fine.
Unlock Notre-Dame’s secrets with a guided tour of the exterior and direct entry to the Cathedral.
Inclusions
Direct entry to Notre-Dame
Exterior guided tour (English, French, or Spanish)
Early bird access to the Cathedral (as per option selected)
Andre
Brenda
Priya
I know it was an archeological tour. It was very interesting but then a little boring. I guess I was expecting relucs from Notre Dame also
Very interesting visit. Reading time was neither too much nor too little.
We were amazed with the entire exhibit and coll of archeological items! We thoughoughly enjoyed it all
Tickets worked unlike Notre Dame audio tickets.
the exposition is done extremely good, we got an wonderful overvue of the beginning of Paris
Nothing. The website made it seem like I could do a fast pass to the Chirch if I pitched this ticket.
Unfortunately, after my email server did not work and accordingly couldn't find the tour, I emailed to see if I could reschedule or rebook. No one answered.
Not a bad complement to Notre Dame and the virtual tour
I thought it was Notre Dame crypt it is NOT clear it was roman remains. It was too dark and not good enough to see everything. The shop is not accessible when you leave.
This was a really interesting piece of history, basically beneath Notre Dame. I was really happy to see that it has been preserved and is available for people to see. It's an easy tour and you can take as much time as you need.
We had been to Paris several times before but this was really a winner. We went mainly for Notre Dame. Well we thoroughly enjoyed that. The crypt was a highlight so cleverly exposed. Also the new cathedral was very nice weather to see the cathedral in its full glory. We enjoyed
Ticketing experience was fine...no hiccups. The site itself was unlike anything I expected...it was not as related to the actual
The tour of the history of the city of Paris is very well done. It makes you want to read everything (or almost everything).
All very nice and interesting
Friendly staff, interesting artefac
Brilliant experience with so much information to learn from. Highly recommend
Tickeintg was easy. Faascinating history.
Uncover the city's underground past by exploring the Crypt situated beneath the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
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C.j
William
Judy
We had an enjoyable tour on Dec. 12, led by Mad. He quietly took his time with everything and told a lot of nice stories. The snacks and drinks were also of good quality and we enjoyed buying these snacks in local stores, with Mad. We did expect, that we would be able to visit Notre Dame. This turned out afterwards not to be scheduled in the tour. Mad did give the advice, to try this for ourselves in the evening.
Taste authentic French delicacies while exploring one of the city's oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods.
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The attentive staff make the experience incredible. The technology allows you to interact with history with knowledge and interaction.
The audio was very discriptibe. and pointed out details I wasn't aware of it was a a good pace and the descriptions were very clear and delivered in a lovely voice.
It's simply breathtaking in its reality, its history, its graphics, its sensations... an extraordinary technical performance. Incredible, I recommend it to everyone I know.
Very realistic effects. We also learned a lot
The Visuals and the history, the service and the impressions
I never could meet the team or anyone at meeting point,no contact nothing,i would like my money back.
Never found anyone from your organization.
We went to the Notre Dane experience with 4 children aged 8 to 16. It was too long for the youngest child as there is no guided tour in German. Everyone else was thrilled. I myself had to take my glasses off several times because I was getting dizzy. The tour provides historical background in a very youth-friendly way.
Unique experience - not to be missed and good value
Criticized and authentic scenarios
Step back in time with an immersive VR recreation of Notre-Dame’s history.
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Manon
John
Adauto
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Hi Raphael was great,as I was late,he called me and waited. He's really easy going and has a lovely way about him.Knowledgable about history. A really fun tour
Our guide was punctual , informative and a safe driver. A fantastic way to experience some of Paris.
Very well organised - super guide and so very different from any other experience. 8am was a fabulous time to start!
Explore iconic Parisian landmarks in a thrilling way with this must-do experience.
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