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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.
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Notre-Dame Crypt Tickets
Direct access to underground ruins and exclusive exhibitions.
- Step into Paris' history by exploring the hidden treasures of the Archeological Crypt of Notre-Dame, a rare chance to uncover the city's underground past.
- Your ticket also grants you access to the “Dans la Seine” exhibit, featuring 150 unique artifacts excavated from the iconic river.
- The Crypt showcases over a century of excavations, revealing architectural layers and the remains of Lutetia, the ancient Gallo-Roman city that predated modern Paris.
- Enhance your visit with a walking tour around Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité or explore the inside of the Cathedral with an optional upgrade of an audio guide in your preferred language.
Direct access to underground ruins and exclusive exhibitions.
- Step into Paris' history by exploring the hidden treasures of the Archeological Crypt of Notre-Dame, a rare chance to uncover the city's underground past.
- Your ticket also grants you access to the “Dans la Seine” exhibit, featuring 150 unique artifacts excavated from the iconic river.
- The Crypt showcases over a century of excavations, revealing architectural layers and the remains of Lutetia, the ancient Gallo-Roman city that predated modern Paris.
- Enhance your visit with a walking tour around Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité or explore the inside of the Cathedral with an optional upgrade of an audio guide in your preferred language.
Inclusions
- Entry to the Archeological Crypt
- Access to the current exhibition “Dans la Seine”
- Access to the underground ruins of Notre-Dame
- Walking Tour of Notre Dame & Île de la Cité (as per the option selected)
- Audioguide in English, Spanish, French, or Italian (as per the option selected)
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Keep in mind all types of weapons, knives, scissors, alcohol, narcotics, sharp metallic tools, or objects are not allowed in this experience.
- Smoking, eating, drinking, and bringing animals (except for medical assistance animals) are prohibited.
- Phone calls are prohibited inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided walking tour of Notre-Dame’s exterior with crypt access.
- Walk around the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral with a local guide and uncover its rich history, the night of the fire, and bright future with a local tour guide.
- Admire the reconstructed flèche (spire), restored to its original design, along with the cathedral’s breathtaking stained glass windows, intricate sculptures, and detailed stonework.
- Visit Point Zero, the geographic center of Paris and a symbol of good luck, before concluding the walking tour at the entrance to the Archaeological Crypt.
- Explore the Archeological Crypt, an underground museum tracing the history of Paris and Île de la Cité from Roman times to the present day.
Guided walking tour of Notre-Dame’s exterior with crypt access.
- Walk around the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral with a local guide and uncover its rich history, the night of the fire, and bright future with a local tour guide.
- Admire the reconstructed flèche (spire), restored to its original design, along with the cathedral’s breathtaking stained glass windows, intricate sculptures, and detailed stonework.
- Visit Point Zero, the geographic center of Paris and a symbol of good luck, before concluding the walking tour at the entrance to the Archaeological Crypt.
- Explore the Archeological Crypt, an underground museum tracing the history of Paris and Île de la Cité from Roman times to the present day.
Inclusions
- Walking tour of Notre-Dame
- Walking tour of Ile de la Cité
- English or Spanish-speaking guide (as per the option selected)
- Entry to the Archeological Crypt
- Keep in mind all types of weapons, knives, scissors, alcohol, narcotics, sharp metallic tools, or objects are not allowed in this experience.
- Smoking, eating, drinking, and bringing animals (except for medical assistance animals) are prohibited.
- Phone calls are prohibited inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Self-paced tour with an audio guide featuring 31 immersive recordings about the Cathedral.
- Use the app’s offline map to navigate inside the cathedral and its surroundings while listening to 31 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian.
- Uncover fascinating stories about Notre-Dame, including why coronations aren’t held there and the meaning behind the phrase "Paris is worth a mass."
- Discover unique medieval art from the 13th and 14th centuries, paired with engaging audio narration for a complete visual and auditory experience.
- Choose audio guides from 7 different languages with 1-year access or embark on a guided tour of the outside of Notre-Dame to gain in-depth insights.
Self-paced tour with an audio guide featuring 31 immersive recordings about the Cathedral.
- Use the app’s offline map to navigate inside the cathedral and its surroundings while listening to 31 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian.
- Uncover fascinating stories about Notre-Dame, including why coronations aren’t held there and the meaning behind the phrase "Paris is worth a mass."
- Discover unique medieval art from the 13th and 14th centuries, paired with engaging audio narration for a complete visual and auditory experience.
- Choose audio guides from 7 different languages with 1-year access or embark on a guided tour of the outside of Notre-Dame to gain in-depth insights.
Inclusions
- Audio guide app in 7 languages for iPhone and Android (as per the option selected)
- Offline map showing routes for effortless GPS navigation
- 31 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
- Illustrations of recognizable landmarks
- 1-year access to the tour in your preferred language
- Outdoor guided tour (as per the option selected)
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- In-person tour guide
- Entrance to the cathedral is free and on a first-come, first-served basis
- Keep in mind all types of weapons, knives, scissors, alcohol, narcotics, sharp metallic tools, or objects are not allowed in this experience.
- Smoking, eating, drinking, and bringing animals (except for medical assistance animals) are prohibited.
- Phone calls are prohibited inside.
- For convenience, make a free reservation on the venue website for easy access to the cathedral.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Step back in time with an immersive VR recreation of Notre-Dame’s history.
- View medieval Paris of the 13th century around the cathedral and explore hidden areas only accessible through VR with a multilingual audio track.
- Using cutting-edge VR technology, you can virtually wander through Notre-Dame's stunning interiors, view its stained glass windows, and admire its Gothic architecture in remarkable detail.
- Climb the walls or witness the first mass being held from atop the cathedral next to the stone gargoyles in this 3D recreation.
- Discover famous Parisian sights including the actual Notre-Dame Cathedral after restoration, by visiting either before or after your VR experience located in the heart of the city.
Step back in time with an immersive VR recreation of Notre-Dame’s history.
- View medieval Paris of the 13th century around the cathedral and explore hidden areas only accessible through VR with a multilingual audio track.
- Using cutting-edge VR technology, you can virtually wander through Notre-Dame's stunning interiors, view its stained glass windows, and admire its Gothic architecture in remarkable detail.
- Climb the walls or witness the first mass being held from atop the cathedral next to the stone gargoyles in this 3D recreation.
- Discover famous Parisian sights including the actual Notre-Dame Cathedral after restoration, by visiting either before or after your VR experience located in the heart of the city.
Inclusions
- Entry to Eternal Notre Dame VR experience
- Audio track in English, French, Spanish, Japanese, and traditional and simplified Chinese
- Tip: If you start to feel dizzy or uncomfortable, don't hesitate to take a short break. The experience is designed to be immersive, but your comfort is paramount.
- Safety is a priority so this experience is restricted for guests under the age of 11 years.
- This experience is not suitable for pregnant women, guests with psychiatric disorders, binocular vision abnormalities, epilepsy, heart disease, seizure disorders, or other serious illnesses, as well as guests with pacemakers and/or hearing aids.
- This venue is not pram/stroller friendly and pets are not allowed.
- Keep in mind all types of weapons, knives, scissors, alcohol, narcotics, sharp metallic tools or objects are not allowed on this experience.
- Smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited.
- Phone calls are prohibited inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, you can use them any time until 30 June, 2025.
- These tickets are valid until 30 June, 2025.
Outdoor Guided Walking Tour of Notre-Dame with Optional Sainte-Chapelle Tickets or Seine River Cruise
Explore Notre-Dame’s restoration and nearby landmarks on a guided walking tour.
- Take an hour-long guided walking tour of the outside of Notre-Dame, a fascinating fusion of architecture, history, and culture, conducted by an informed guide.
- Explore the historic Ile de la Cité, the origin of Paris itself, and wander through its elegant houses, royal gardens, and Paris’ most prestigious residences.
- The expert guide brings to life the cathedral's storied past, from its medieval origins to its role in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
- For a more enhanced experience, upgrade your tickets to include access to the renowned Gothic cathedral of Saint Chapelle or embark on a Seine River cruise.
Explore Notre-Dame’s restoration and nearby landmarks on a guided walking tour.
- Take an hour-long guided walking tour of the outside of Notre-Dame, a fascinating fusion of architecture, history, and culture, conducted by an informed guide.
- Explore the historic Ile de la Cité, the origin of Paris itself, and wander through its elegant houses, royal gardens, and Paris’ most prestigious residences.
- The expert guide brings to life the cathedral's storied past, from its medieval origins to its role in Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
- For a more enhanced experience, upgrade your tickets to include access to the renowned Gothic cathedral of Saint Chapelle or embark on a Seine River cruise.
Inclusions
- Walking tour of the exterior of Notre-Dame
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Walking tour of the Ile de la Cité (as per the option selected)
- 2-hour walking tour of Latin Quarter (as per the option selected)
- Seine River cruise (as per the option selected)
- Tickets to Saint Chappelle (as per the option selected)
- Entry to Conciergerie (as per the option selected)
- Please note that this is not a guided tour of the interior of the cathedral, but a guided tour of the Ile de la Cité and the exterior of Notre Dame.
- These tickets can't be cancelled. However, they can be rescheduled up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Explore history and savor French cuisine near Notre-Dame.
- Venture on a 3.5-hour culinary and historical escapade around Notre Dame, guided by a local expert, in an intimate group of 12.
- Enjoy a curated selection of French delicacies such as freshly baked viennoiseries, regional tarts, quiches, and paté en croute in the charming Latin Quarter.
- Wrap up your tour relishing the ‘secret dish' atop a hill, where a splendid church lies in the shadow of the Pantheon, waiting to be discovered.
- Sip fine wine and apple cider, or upgrade to premium options like Folie de l’Espinose sparkling wine and Renaissance Jurançon Sec dry white wine.
Explore history and savor French cuisine near Notre-Dame.
- Venture on a 3.5-hour culinary and historical escapade around Notre Dame, guided by a local expert, in an intimate group of 12.
- Enjoy a curated selection of French delicacies such as freshly baked viennoiseries, regional tarts, quiches, and paté en croute in the charming Latin Quarter.
- Wrap up your tour relishing the ‘secret dish' atop a hill, where a splendid church lies in the shadow of the Pantheon, waiting to be discovered.
- Sip fine wine and apple cider, or upgrade to premium options like Folie de l’Espinose sparkling wine and Renaissance Jurançon Sec dry white wine.
Inclusions
- 3.5-hour walking food tour of Notre-Dame
- English-speaking expert guide
- Viennoiseries & macarons
- Galette (savoury crêpe) from Brittany
- French savoury tarts (quiche/paté en croute) and vegetables
- Selection of cheeses
- Selection of freshly baked breads
- Pastry of season
- Secret dish
- Water and soft drinks
- Small group tour of 12
- Folie de l'Espinose & Renaissance Jurancon Sec (as per the option selected)
- Nobody likes a crowd. Each group has a maximum of 12 people.
- This experience is not accessible by street scooters, wheelchair and pram/strollers.
- The itinerary and menu are subject to change, based on availability, weather, and any other circumstances.
- Keep in mind all types of weapons, knives, scissors, alcohol, narcotics, sharp metallic tools, or objects are not allowed in this experience.
- Smoking, eating, drinking, and bringing animals (except for medical assistance animals) are prohibited.
- Phone calls are prohibited inside the Notre-Dame Cathedral.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Explore iconic Parisian landmarks in a thrilling way by way of a sidecar tour.
- Embrace a novel way to see Paris with a 40-minute sidecar tour, offering an intimate exploration of the City of Lights' iconic landmarks, ending at your hotel.
- Enjoy close encounters with key attractions such as the majestic Eiffel Tower, the historic Place de la Concorde, and the stunning Louvre, all from your vintage sidecar.
- Equipped with a helmet, gloves, and raincoat, you'll be well prepared for this thrilling ride, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the journey.
- Opt for an early morning or late evening tour to avoid heavy traffic and get the best lighting for your photographs.
Explore iconic Parisian landmarks in a thrilling way by way of a sidecar tour.
- Embrace a novel way to see Paris with a 40-minute sidecar tour, offering an intimate exploration of the City of Lights' iconic landmarks, ending at your hotel.
- Enjoy close encounters with key attractions such as the majestic Eiffel Tower, the historic Place de la Concorde, and the stunning Louvre, all from your vintage sidecar.
- Equipped with a helmet, gloves, and raincoat, you'll be well prepared for this thrilling ride, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the journey.
- Opt for an early morning or late evening tour to avoid heavy traffic and get the best lighting for your photographs.
Inclusions
- 40-minute sidecar tour of Paris
- Helmet
- Gloves
- Raincoat
- Tip: The low angle of the sidecar makes for dramatic, cinematic shots. Use wide-angle lenses or take selfies from the sidecar for fun perspectives.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Notre-Dame Crypt Tickets
Dedicated Crypt access
- Gain direct access to the underground ruins.
- Get entry to the "Dans la Seine" exhibit, showcasing 150 remarkable artifacts unearthed from the iconic river.
Recommended tickets
Notre-Dame Archeological Crypt Tickets
Outdoor walking tour
- A local expert will lead a walking tour that focuses on Notre-Dame's history, architecture, and the tale of its post-fire restoration.
- Before you explore the cathedral on your own, be sure you have all the background information you need.
Recommended tours
Notre-Dame Outdoor Guided Walking Tour with Crypt Entry
Overview of the Crypt
- Purpose: The crypt preserves archaeological remains, such as Roman foundations and medieval remnants, uncovered during excavations in the 1960s, providing insight into Paris's history from Roman times to the present.
- Location: Beneath the forecourt of Notre-Dame Cathedral (Place du Parvis).
- Opened: In 1980, the crypt was inaugurated as a museum space.
Why visit the Crypt?
Plan your visit to the crypt
Tickets
Operating hours
Location
Accessibility
Guidelines
- Standard admission: There is usually a small entry fee, though prices may vary. Discounts for children, students, and seniors are often available.
- Free entry: Entry is typically free for those under 18 years (EU residents) and EU residents under 26 years of age.
- Tuesday to Sunday: 10am to 6pm
- Last entry 30 minutes before closing
- Closed on Mondays and certain holidays like May 1 and December 25.
- The entrance is typically located on the north side of the square, near the steps leading underground. It's a short walk from Notre-Dame Cathedral and is often less crowded than the cathedral itself.
- Find on maps.
- Wheelchair access: The crypt is accessible to people with reduced mobility via ramps, though be aware that it is underground, and certain areas may have narrow or uneven pathways.
- Stairs: There may be stairs at the entrance, though they are typically accompanied by a ramp or lift for accessibility.
- The crypt contains valuable archaeological remains and artifacts. Do not touch or disturb the objects on display.
- To protect the historical artifacts and maintain cleanliness, food and drinks are generally not allowed inside the Crypt. Please consume these items in designated areas before or after your visit.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the crypt and in the immediate surrounding area for safety and health reasons.
- Touching the archaeological artifacts and displays is prohibited for the preservation of the exhibits and the safety of all visitors.
- As a space with historical and archaeological significance, maintain a respectful tone and behavior inside the Crypt.
- In general, photography is allowed in the crypt, but flash photography and tripods may be prohibited. Always check signs for any specific rules when you arrive.
The Crypt's features
History of the Archeological Crypt
Ancient era
- 1st century BCE: The Romans establish the city of Lutetia on the Île de la Cité.
- Foundations for public buildings, roads, and a port along the Seine are constructed.
- Evidence of Roman fortifications and thermal baths are later uncovered in the crypt.
Medieval period (5th–15th century)
- 5th century: Lutetia transitions into medieval Paris after the fall of the Roman Empire.
- 12th–14th century: Notre-Dame Cathedral is constructed, and the surrounding area becomes the heart of Paris. The crypt area becomes a bustling hub of medieval activity.
Modern era (18th–19th century)
- 18th century: Urban development reshapes the Île de la Cité. Medieval streets and structures are replaced by modern designs.
- 1858–1868: Under the direction of Baron Haussmann, Paris undergoes major renovations, including the redesign of the square in front of Notre-Dame. Archaeological remains beneath the square remain hidden.
20th century
- 1965–1970: Excavations conducted during the construction of an underground parking lot reveal significant archaeological finds beneath the square. The discoveries include remnants of Roman roads and fortifications and the foundations of medieval and 18th-century buildings.
- 1980: The Crypte Archéologique de l’Île de la Cité opens to the public, becoming a museum showcasing the findings.
21st century
- 2019: The crypt is temporarily closed after the Notre-Dame fire due to safety concerns and to protect the artifacts.
Frequently asked questions about the Crypt tickets
How long does the visit to the crypt take?
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.
Is the crypt open year-round?
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.
Can I enter Notre-Dame Cathedral with a Crypt ticket?
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.