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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers
Overview
Discover the stories hidden on Paris’s oldest island during an in-depth exploration of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Cathedral. Begin with an introduction to Notre-Dame from your guide as you step 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's 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 five 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 your entrance to Notre-Dame handled is an ideal way to understand where the City of Light began.
What's included
Local English-speaking guide
Guided Walking tour of Île de la Cité
Conciergerie (exterior)
Small group (max 14 people)
Hotel Dieu (exterior)
Sainte-Chapelle (exterior)
Entrance to Notre-Dame
Gratuities
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
What to expect
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
1h 45m · Admission ticket included
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 guided visit of one of Paris' most important landmarks.
Ile de la Cite
45m
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.
Sainte-Chapelle
Pass by
Considered to be Paris' most beautiful church, this 13th century royal chapel was built by King Louis IX.
Conciergerie
Pass by
Pause outside the former royal palace that became a prison, and even held Marie Antoinette, during the French Revolution.
Hotel-Dieu de Paris
Pass by
One of the oldest operating hospitals in France, dating back to the medieval times.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets in front of the statue Charlemagne et ses Leudes located in Place du Parvis de Notre Dame, 75004 Paris.
End point
Additional information
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.
Please note: Entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral is free of charge.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
