As a privileged visitor you will gain access the Towers of the Notre Dame , outside of the opening hours to the general public. Here you will discover the symbol of medieval Paris without the regular crowds. A gothic masterpiece listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO, the construction of the cathedral lasted two centuries. Victor Hugo, a fervent admirer of the building and indignant at its miserable state, wrote the famous The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, helping hence to revive the monument. You will begin your tour on the famous forecourt. You will be amazed at the richness of its facade, 43m wide and 69m high. You will then enter the famous towers after they close to the public! After climbing over 400 steps, you will be rewarded with one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the City of Lights. Before accessing the summit, you can admire the upper room and its Gothic architecture, the gallery of chimeras and its famous gargoyles, including the famous Strigoi. Tour Highlights: Enjoy an exclusive, after hours guided tour in order to discover completely the history and the architecture of the Towers of Notre-Dame Visit the famous Towers of Notre-Dame Discover one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Paris Tour is available in English and French. This tour includes: Guided tour in English Duration: 1h30min approx. Exclusive after-hours access of the Towers of Notre Dame (available only to participants on this tour) This tour excludes: Transfers and Gratuities Please Note: Any latecomer cannot be compensated with neither a postponement of the tour nor a refund. Please note that there is no cloakroom and no elevator to reach the top. You will need to climb 422 steps to reach the summit. For security or technical reasons, the itinerary can be modified on the day of the tour itself, if so instructed by Notre-Dame Cathedral, without this giving rise to a refund. Important: due to works, access to South belfry and Emmanuel bell is closed. This tour is unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. Children must be at least 10 years old to participate in this tour.