The Essential Notre-Dame
Paris native and top guide Ferit Onger reveals the story of Notre-Dame, Paris’s most famous cathedral, helping you discover how it was imagined, built, nearly lost, and restored. This tour takes you around the Île de la Cité, where Paris itself began, revealing the cathedral’s soaring Gothic innovations, centuries of devotion, and moments of crisis from fire to revolution. Along the way, you’ll meet the builders, bishops, and visionaries who shaped it, and uncover how stone, glass, and faith combined to create a monument that has defined the city for over 800 years.
Created by Ferit Onger
Ferit, who studied Mechanic, Transport and Logistics, and completed a bachelor in Industrial Management at the IUT of Cachan. Being from a Franco-Turkish family, his interest for language and Culture took him on a different path after he met Josephine. He decided to go back to University and Study history and history of Art in order to become a National Licensed Tour Guide.
"Such a peaceful tour. When you walk near the cathedral, you can feel the history. The bouquinistes added a nice touch! Perfect for a reflective day." - Nina P.
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What you'll walk and learn about
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Begin your tour right in front of the cathedral
A view across the Seine
Explore the southern facade of Notre-Dame
Peculiar gargoyle
Learn the practical joke behind this strange gargoyle
Notre-Dame Cathedral
Conclude the tour with Notre-Dame’s perfect imperfections
"I really enjoyed the auditorium near Notre-Dame de Paris. It has a great atmosphere and is a nice spot to take in the history of the area. It’s a great stop while walking around Paris."
"Great tour! Learned some very interesting things about Notre Dame that I never knew before and feel like I have a greater appreciation for it now. "
"This tour was fantastic! I loved how Anne-Mari explained everything, made the history come alive. Plus, the view from Île de la Cité was stunning."
"the outside of the cathedral is so detailed, I could have spent hours just looking at the sculptures. great tour overall!"