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

Duration2h - 4h

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LanguagesArabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

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.

Options

2H: Ile de la Cité Highlights

Duration: 2 hours: 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).: Tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in the chosen language.
5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FRPA018

3H:Ile de la Cité & Concierger

Duration: 3 hours: 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.: Tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in the chosen language.
5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FRPA018

4H:la Cité,Concierge&Sainte-Ch

Duration: 4 hours: 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. Tour is led by a Private Guide who is fluent in the chosen language.
5-Star Licensed Guide: Official 5-Star Licensed Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. FRPA018

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)

Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (in 2-hour option)
Timed tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (in 2 and 3-hour options)

What to expect

10m

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.
The Seine
25m

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.
25m

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.
Pont d'Arcole
25m

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.
Notre-Dame
25m

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.
Conciergerie
25m

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.
Place Dauphine
25m

The tour will end at the charming Place Dauphine, where you can admire Pont Neuf and the equine statue of King Henri IV.
10m

Discover the secrets of the oldest vestige of the Palais de la Cité.
1h · Admission ticket included

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.
Louvre Museum
10m

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.

Meeting and pickup

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 point

End 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

Additional 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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