For such a tiny island, Île de la Cité has a lot of stories to tell. This walking tour delves into the city's medieval roots to reveal a fascinating side of the City of Lights. See stunning Notre Dame up close, either from the courtyard or by skipping the line to head inside the iconic cathedral (available from December 2024), which still stands proud after the recent fire. Stroll through the narrow streets and hidden corners of the Latin Quarter. Explore two historic monuments, the prison that once held Marie Antoinette and Paris' most beautiful church, Sainte Chapelle, on a guided tour. Then experience Paris from a different vantage point on an idyllic Seine River Cruise.

Your medieval Paris walking tour starts in the heart of Ile de la Cité, where you’ll hear all about the hidden history of this intriguing city, taking in its romantic sights along the way to your first stop.
 
As you approach the iconic Notre Dame, 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. You’ll be taken as close to the majestic landmark as the ongoing restoration will permit you to give you the best views possible.

After crossing the river into the historic Latin Quarter, you’ll 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.  

Notre Dame is a magnificent building, but the title for the most beautiful church in Paris is reserved for the next stop of your Ile de la Cité tour; the incomparable Sainte Chappelle. Originally built by King Louis IX to hold his considerable collection of relics, it's one of the most stunning single rooms ever constructed in the Gothic style, with towering stained glass windows which never fail to impress. It's no wonder that general entry lines stretch around the block - but with skip-the-line Sainte Chapelle tickets, you'll get straight inside. You will be free to explore the majesty of the building at your own pace as the guided part of your tour ends here. Your guide will leave you with a special treat, however - a river cruise along the Seine where you can experience Paris and its many magnificent buildings from a new vantage point. The cruise will last one hour and has a live guide on board.

Fact, fiction, history, rumour, and lore all come together on this engrossing tour of Central Paris' most popular attractions. With a small group of no more than 15 people, you will have excellent access to your guide, whose stories about Paris will bring the city to life around you.


Important info:
Security measures are enforced at Sainte-Chapelle. Only small handbags and backpacks are allowed inside. No item larger than 55 x 35 x 20 cm will be allowed.

Important 
This tour will be exclusively guided in English.


Inclusions: 
Headset
Guide
Skip the line entrance
River Cruise


Exclusions: 
Wheelchair access
Hotel pick-up and drop-off


Important Info: 
Please bring your ID card.
 This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes.
 This excursion is not recommended for people with reduced mobility. 


Redeem Info: 
VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity. 




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Inclusions: 
 
Headset
Guide
Skip the line entrance
River Cruise
 


Exclusions: 
 
Wheelchair access
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
 


Important Info: 
Please bring your ID card.
 This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes.
 This excursion is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.