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Duration2 h to 4 h
Group sizePrivate tour
Guide languagesArabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
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Overview
Explore the heart of Paris’s Old Town, the historic Ile de la Cité. See the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral! Extended options: visit Marie Antoinette's prison in the Conciergerie and the beautiful Sainte-Chapelle with timed tickets.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Ile de la Cité Highlights
Join this walking tour of Ile de la Cité to see highlights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Saint-Jacques Tower and the Conciergerie (exterior only).
3-hour: Ile de la Cité & Conciergerie
Join this walking tour of Ile de la Cité to visit the Conciergerie and see highlights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saint-Jacques Tower.
4-hour: Ile de la Cité, Concierge & Sainte-Chapelle
Join this walking tour of Ile de la Cité to visit the Sainte-Chapelle and the Concierge, and see highlights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saint-Jacques Tower.
What's included
Private Walking Tour of Ile de la Cité (number of attractions depends on the selected option)- Historical facts and legends of Paris
- Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (only in 3 and 4-hour options)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Timed tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (only in 4-hour option)
Not included
- Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (in 2-hour option)
- Timed tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (in 2 and 3-hour options)
What you will do
- Stop 1
Meet your guide in front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point.
10 min
- The Seine
Your amazing tour begins on the bank of the Seine River with a story of Bonaparte’s victory, which is commemorated by the Fontaine du Châtelet.
25 min
- Stop 3
Nearby you can also see Saint-Jacques Tower, which is the only remaining part of a 16th-century church that was demolished during the French Revolution and the historic city hall Hôtel de Ville, which witnessed the proclamation of French Third Republic in 1870 and the Liberation of Paris in 1944.
25 min
- Pont d'Arcole
Enjoy the picturesque views as you walk across Pont d'Arcole to enter Ile de la Cité. Here, you will find traces of the darker days in the city’s history.
25 min
- Notre-Dame
See the Deportation Martyrs Memorial to the people deported to concentration camps and the famed Notre Dame Cathedral, which almost completely burned down in 2019. Nevertheless, Notre Dame’s architecture, history and cultural value still make it one of the most beloved monuments of Paris.
25 min
- Conciergerie
Another point of interest will be the mighty Conciergerie, a medieval palace and the last prison of Marie Antoinette.
Visit the Conciergerie with skip-the-line tickets and learn more about its role as the medieval residence of the kings of France and a prison during the French Revolution.
Visit the Hall of the Men-at-Arms, which is the largest non-religious Gothic hall in Europe, the Prisoners’ Corridor, and Memorial chapel to Marie-Antoinette dedicated to the Queen who was imprisoned, tried and sentenced at Conciergerie.
25 min
- Place Dauphine
The tour will end at the charming Place Dauphine, where you can admire Pont Neuf and the equine statue of King Henri IV.
25 min
- Stop 8
Discover the secrets of the oldest vestige of the Palais de la Cité.
10 min
- Stop 9
Visit the Sainte-Chapelle, the royal chapel of Palais de la Cité. We provide timed tickets to this attraction as well so you can avoid the waiting lines. This opulent Gothic chapel was built in the 13th century for King Louis IX and no expense was spared to decorate its interiors. Marvel at the extensive, original stained glass windows that depict biblical scenes, colorfully painted walls and ceilings, and numerous statues of the Apostles. During this tour you will also have a chance to take a closer look at the Louvre Palace, which now houses the popular museum of art.
1 h
- Louvre Museum
During this tour you will also have a chance to take a closer look at the Louvre Palace, which now houses the popular museum of art.
10 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting pointEnd point: Meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point
Important information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle are not included in a 2-hour tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets include a reserved time slot for entry. You can skip the line to the ticket office but not for ticket validation and security checks.
- 3- and 4-hour tours: due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-7 people, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Experience information
- Duration:2 h to 4 h
- Guide languages:Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish
- Ticket type:Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Max travellers:15
- Confirmation:Instant confirmation
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