Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Walking Tour With Crypt
Duration: 90 minutes
Overview
Explore the heart of Paris with a local, from Notre Dame to the Conciergerie to a charming flower market and scenic parks. Upgrade to enter Sainte-Chapelle, a shining stained-glass wonderland.
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90-minute walking tour of Île de la Cité
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Expert local guide
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Ticket for Archeological Crypt
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Entry to Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie if upgrade selected
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Gratuities
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Entry to Notre Dame Cathedral
Important information
Will we go inside the Notre Dame Cathedral?
This tour doesn’t include entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral. If you would like to visit, you can make a free reservation on the Notre Dame website, or line up to enter on the day of your tour. Your guide will share tips for what to see when you go inside.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Plan to be there 30 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
What if it rains?
Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.
Is this tour wheelchair accessible?
No, this tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs.
Highlights
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Explore the storied streets of Île de la Cité, as your local guide leads you through the very heart of Paris. This Notre Dame walking tour covers centuries of history, from famous landmarks to local culture.
Learn why Parisians called Henri IV the "Good King" and still leave flowers at his feet. Follow your guide to some lesser-known gems even in this famous corner of Paris, like the peaceful Square du Vert Galant, stretching to the tip of the island and the historic Place Dauphine.
As we walk, you can’t miss the grand buildings like the imposing Cour d'Appel, the Conciergerie, and the Palais de Justice, but your guide points out details that make these places come alive. For example, did you know the ornate, gilded clock on the Tour de l'Horloge at the Palais de la Cité has been telling time since 1370?
We'll stroll through a flower market bursting with color and fragrance. And you can admire the Gothic architecture of Sainte-Chapelle as you hear about the jewel-box-like room inside. It’s a fascinating comparison to another Gothic cathedral, the highlight of our tour: Notre Dame.
Hear how Notre Dame has been reborn since the fire and what makes it so special today. We don’t go inside the cathedral (indoor group visits aren’t yet allowed), but you’re welcome to enter on your own after the tour. Your tour guide will provide tips for what to look for inside.
You’ll tour the outside of the cathedral and then continue to the Archaeological Crypt beneath it. Your ticket to the crypt is included for your self-guided visit of the ancient foundations of Paris buried below the cathedral, including many interpretative panels in English to explain what you’ll see.
You can also upgrade for a combo ticket to two Gothic masterpieces: Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie. Sainte-Chapelle is a stunning church built in the 13th century. As you stand in the nave below its lofty ceiling, colored light filters through the stained glass windows surrounding you.
The Conciergerie has been both a palace and a prison (famously, it held Queen Marie Antoinette) and is stepped in Parisian history. It’s right across from Sainte-Chapelle and a perfect way to cap your Paris tour of Île de la Cité!