Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

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 skip-the-line 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)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (only in 3 and 4-hour options)
Skip-the-line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (only in 4-hour option)
Historical facts and legends of Paris
Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (in 2-hour option)
Skip-the-line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (in 2 and 3-hour options)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre

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

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide In front of the Statue d'Étienne Marcel, 1341 Quai de l'Hôtel de ville, 75004 Paris, France

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Seine River

    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 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Tour Saint-Jacques

    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 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    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 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    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 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    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 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Discover the secrets of the oldest vestige of the Palais de la Cité.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Sainte-Chapelle

    Choose the full 4-hour option to also visit the Sainte-Chapelle, the royal chapel of Palais de la Cité. We provide skip-the-line tickets to this attraction as well so you can skip all 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.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 10
    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 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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