Notre-Dame to Panthéon Tour with Panthéon Ticket
Highlights
- Enjoy entry to the Panthéon and explore its grand dome and crypt, where figures like Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie are laid to rest.
- Walk through the Latin Quarter with an expert guide, uncovering stories of medieval scholars, writers, and revolutionaries who shaped Paris.
- Pause on a Seine bridge for sweeping views of the Île de la Cité and hear how it became a symbol of Parisian love.
- Discover the history and symbolism of Notre Dame Cathedral’s façade, flying buttresses, and gargoyles during an in-depth exterior tour.
- Did you know? The Panthéon was originally built as a church dedicated to Saint Geneviève. During the French Revolution, it was transformed into a secular mausoleum to honor France’s greatest minds.
Step inside the Panthéon and walk to Notre Dame with a guide, exploring Paris’s historic Latin Quarter over 2.5–3 hours.
Your experience
Getting started
Meet your guide at the designated meeting point, 1 Quai de l’Archevêché. Please arrive 15 minutes early for ticket checks and a brief introduction before entering the Panthéon.
What to expect
Panthéon
The Panthéon is a neoclassical monument in Paris’s Latin Quarter that serves as a national mausoleum. Originally built as a church in the 18th century, it now honors prominent French figures. Beneath the main structure is a crypt with underground corridors where individuals such as Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie are buried.
Features
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The Crypt: Visit the resting places of Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie, whose work shaped French literature, philosophy, and science.
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The Dome: Look up at the soaring interior and observe the scale and symmetry of this neoclassical monument.
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Latin Quarter Walk: Follow your guide through one of Paris’s oldest districts, known for its academic roots and lively streets.
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Notre Dame Cathedral (Exterior): Conclude at the cathedral square, where your guide explains the Gothic façade, flying buttresses, and ongoing restoration.