The Ultimate Notre-Dame Cathedral & Ile de la Cite Walking Tour
A two-hour walk through the medieval heart of Paris, ending at the cathedral. It is the best pick for first-time visitors who want the whole story of the Île de la Cité — the island where Paris was born — not just the building itself.
What's included
- Guided exterior tour of Notre-Dame
- Independent interior visit
- Guided walk of the Ile de la Cite and the Seine
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Sainte-Chapelle entry (optional paid upgrade)
- Fully guided interior (optional paid upgrade)
What you'll see and do
You'll wind through Square Jean XXIII, along the Seine and across the Île de la Cité, with your guide bringing the island's history to life before you reach Notre-Dame. At the cathedral you spend around 45 minutes, which you explore independently through the visitor entry with your guide's highlights in hand.
An optional upgrade adds reserved entry to Sainte-Chapelle, the 13th-century chapel whose upper level is a wall of stained glass. Comfortable shoes are essential over the cobblestones, and hotel pickup, transport and food are not included.
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