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Notre Dame Interior & Île de la Cité Guided Tour

4.6(359 reviews)Paris, FranceRef. viator-46018P2
2h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Participants will explore Île de la Cité and the interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The tour includes an introduction to Notre-Dame, focusing on its post-fire restoration and the legends associated with it. After visiting the cathedral, the group will walk through the historic streets of the island, learning about the influential figures and events that shaped Paris. The tour is limited to five guests, providing a more personal experience with a knowledgeable guide. Entrance to Notre-Dame is included in the tour. This tour is suitable for those interested in history and architecture; it may not be ideal for larger groups seeking a more general overview.

Itinerary

1

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Your guide will take you back in time hundreds of years to when the mighty cathedral (the distance from which all points in France are measured) was first built and Paris looked very different than it does today. This tour includes entry to the cathedral. After a brief introduction from your guide about the cathedral's past and incredible restoration after the 2019 fire, you'll go inside for a guided visit of one of Paris' most important landmarks.

2

Ile de la Cite

Stroll down meandering cobblestone streets where you'll hear the stories and learn of the characters—poets, philosophers, artists—that made Paris the City of Light.

3

Sainte-Chapelle

Considered to be Paris' most beautiful church, this 13th century royal chapel was built by King Louis IX.

4

Conciergerie

Pause outside the former royal palace that became a prison, and even held Marie Antoinette, during the French Revolution.

5

Hotel-Dieu de Paris

One of the oldest operating hospitals in France, dating back to the medieval times.

What's included / not included

Local English-speaking guideGuided Walking tour of Île de la CitéConciergerie (exterior)Small group (max 14 people)Hotel Dieu (exterior)Sainte-Chapelle (exterior)Entrance to Notre-Dame
GratuitiesHotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This tour is in English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Traveller reviews

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