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- English
Discover the stories hidden on Paris’s smallest island during an in-depth exploration of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Begin with a guided introduction to Notre-Dame before stepping inside to see its remarkable post-fire restoration and learn the truth behind the legends that shaped its global fame. After time to explore the cathedral interior, continue with an expert-led walk through the island’s historic streets, tracing the people, myths, and turning points that made Paris what it is today. With a group limited to just six guests, this intimate walking tour offers thoughtful pacing, deeper context, and plenty of opportunities to engage with a knowledgeable local guide. This small group tour with Notre-Dame ticketing handled is an ideal way to understand where the City of Light began.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in front of the statue Charlemagne et ses Leudes located in Place du Parvis de Notre Dame, 75004 Paris.
Itinerary
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1Cathedrale 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 self-guided visit of one of Paris' most important landmarks.
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Ile 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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Sainte-Chapelle (Pass by)
Considered to be Paris' most beautiful church, this 13th century royal chapel was built by King Louis IX.
Admission ticket free -
Conciergerie (Pass by)
Pause outside the former royal palace that became a prison, and even held Marie Antoinette, during the French Revolution.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
One of the oldest operating hospitals in France, dating back to the medieval times.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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