Tickets & tours
Entry to the nave is free. You only need to pay for audio guides, official guided tours, or tower access.
Best valueStep inside the greatest Gothic masterpieces and uncover the secrets of Chartres Cathedral on this self-guided tour with our mobile app. The tour reveals hidden stories...
Top ratedI live in Chartres and I am a certified guide to Chartres cathedral who can give you a profound vision of this gothic...
Most bookedVisit the town of Chartres with a private driver and guide on this 5-hour tour from Paris. The main attraction is Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site that...
Explore Chartres at your own pace with this self‑guided walking tour with 20+ stops. Begin at the train station with memorials to General de Gaulle and Jean Moulin....
Small groupThis tour will introduce you to the history of Chartres Cathedral. You will understand the keys to its architecture. You will admire its incredible statuary,...
Uncover Chartres' soul! From the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral, a medieval pilgrimage point with sacred relics and stunning Gothic architecture, to hidden gems like the...
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Compare our top picks below.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cathedral audio tour | 1 h 30 min | $8 | Compare | 4.4 (5) | independent cathedral exploration |
| expert guided tour | 1 h 30 min | $298 | Compare | 5.0 (39) | deep medieval architecture insight |
| paris day trip | 5 h | $343 | Compare | 4.5 (54) | easy excursion from paris |
| city walking app | 2 h | $8 | Compare | 5.0 (4) | walking around chartres town |
| private cathedral tour | 2 h | $286 | Compare | 5.0 (4) | exclusive personalized history lesson |
| self-guided walk | 2 h to 3 h | $10 | Compare | 4.0 (10) | flexible chartres sightseeing |
Yes, entry to the main cathedral is free. You only pay for official guided tours, audio guide rentals, and access to the crypts or towers.
Audio app tours start around €8. Private guided tours run around €286 to €297. Full day trips from Paris with a driver cost upwards of €343.
Yes, audio guides are available. You can rent them officially at the cathedral or purchase a downloadable app tour like the
for your phone.From Viator
39 reviews of the expert guided tour on Viator
We used the audio guide during our day trip to Chartres. It was really well done. Very informative and easy to use. Perfect way to learn about the cathedral at your own pace. You can keep the audio tour, for a year I think, which is helpful to revisit information once you’re home.
Victoria is passionate about the history and the human stories relating to Chartres Cathedral. We would highly recommend the tour!
Victoria is incredibly knowledgeable about Chartres Cathedral history and details, and starts out by asking her charges what exactly is they’d like to learn about today. Her style is engaging and captivating, thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommend.
