Audio Guide App: Paris Notre-Dame Cathedral
Overview of the tour in Paris
Embark on a self-guided tour of the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, both inside and out, with the aid of an audio guide. The TouringBee audio guide app provides a convenient GPS map of the route, as well as illustrations and audio recordings of the cathedral's most intriguing sites. Download the Notre Dame tour to your smartphone and explore the landmark at your own pace, without the need for an internet connection. During your exploration, you will discover:
- The history of Notre Dame's construction and the origins of the Gothic style
- The reasons behind the proposed demolition of the cathedral and who rekindled public affection for it
- Why coronations cannot take place in Notre Dame
- The meaning behind the phrase "Paris is worth a mass."
You will also have the opportunity to view rare pieces of medieval art from the 13th and 14th centuries, including stained glass, frescoes, statues, and wood carvings.
This tour, curated by a professional historian, offers reliable stories and fascinating legends. However, it is not an academic tour and does not include tedious lists of dates and specific terms.
This activity includes:
- Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
- Offline map featuring routes for effortless GPS navigation
- 31 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
- Illustrations to recognize landmarks
- 1 year access to the tour in your preferred language
On arrival
- The tour begins at Place Jean-Paul II, near the Archaeological Crypt of Ile de la Cité.
- This is a self-guided tour; there will be no guide at the meeting point.
- Launch the TouringBee app, start the Notre-Dame de Paris Tour, and follow the designated route.
Things to note
- The audio guide is provided via a mobile app for iOS and Android.
- This is a self-guided tour. You will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app's map. There is no human guide provided.
- Activate & download the tour before you go. No reliable WiFi at the meeting point and the mobile signal may be weak.
- The audio guide will be available without time restrictions - you can specify approximate dates and times at checkout
- This is not a ticket! Entrance to the cathedral is free and on a first-come, first-served basis.
- This is not an official audio guide for the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral.
- The tour does not cover all rooms and exhibits of the Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral.
After your purchase, you should receive an email containing activation instructions within 8 hours.
Didn't get your activation email 8 hours after purchase? Find instructions with your booking reference https://activate.touringbee.com
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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