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Paris: Notre Dame Island Tour & Sainte-Chapelle Entrance Ticket
4.4
53 Ratings
Paris
Discover Paris' heart: Notre Dame Island, Place Dauphine, and Sainte-Chapelle. Explore history, culture, and beauty on this unforgettable guided tour.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ile de la Cite - Embark on a 90-minute walking tour of Île de la Cité, delving into medieval Parisian architecture with an English-speaking historian guide. Explore the rich history from the Parissi tribe to the present, unveiling pagan temples, Roman remnants, and royal palaces. Stroll past iconic sites like Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle, as your guide narrates tales of courtly romance, political intrigue, and the revolutionary guillotine. Understand the influential relationship between French kings and Christianity, leading to the UNESCO world heritage sites of Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle. While Notre Dame undergoes restoration, your guide illuminates its unique features, taking you to the Left Bank for a panoramic view and glimpses of Parisian gems. Please note adjustments due to street closures around Notre Dame.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Notre Dame Cathedral, a masterpiece of French Gothic architecture, is an iconic symbol of Paris. Its stunning façade features intricate details, mesmerizing gargoyles, and soaring spires. Despite undergoing restoration after the terrible 2019 fire, Notre Dame remains a beloved cultural and historical landmark, captivating artists, writers, and visitors from around the world. It is planned to reopen at the end of 2024.
- Sainte-Chapelle - Continue to Sainte-Chapelle, a former chapel of King Louis IX. Enjoy skip-the-line entry to step straight inside and marvel at the chapel’s display of stained glass windows, it’s one of the most extensive displays in the world. When your Sainte-Chapelle visit comes to an end, step outside the chapel to conclude your tour.
What's Included
- Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
- Entrance ticket and Skip the Line access to Sainte Chapelle
- Expert Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on our Paris Highlights tour, a captivating guided journey through the heart of the city. Explore Notre Dame Island, admire the royal history in Place Dauphine, and witness the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral from outside, learning about ongoing restoration efforts.
Cross the Seine to discover literary charm at Shakespeare and Company. Conclude with a self-guided visit to the ethereal Sainte Chapelle, a 13th-century gem showcasing breathtaking stained glass windows. Immerse yourself in the symphony of Parisian history, culture, and beauty, leaving with unforgettable memories of the city’s allure.
- Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
Location
15 Pl. du Pont Neuf
Place du Pont Neuf
Meet your guide at the statue of Henri IV [a man on a horse], in the middle of Pont Neuf- at the western end of Ile de la Cite. Pont Neuf is the bridge that links Ile de la Cite to both the left and right banks of Paris.
Nearest Metro: Pont Neuf (Line 7) or Cite (Line 4)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(53 Ratings)
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Judy_n
Jun 2, 2024
A great we to see sainte Chappell and notre dame ! - We had a great tour guide. She was very knowledgeable. She made the tour interesting and fun. We highly recommend this tour!
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Sim_b
May 24, 2024
Nice little tour - Kateryna was a wonderful tour guide. Very informative. The tour is a nice walk around the area and concludes with admission into Sainte Chapelle.
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Nancy_k
May 10, 2024
Excellent tour of Isle de ls Cite - Excellent, skilled guide, well versed in French history. Access to Saint Chapelle, breathtaking church.
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Chriscx3441xw
May 5, 2024
The crown jewel of our trip to Paris! - This was far and away our favorite tour while in Paris. Saint Chapelle is absolutely stunning, but it was Cynthia our guide who really made the experience even more exceptional. Cynthia was kind, informative, and engaging and just an all around very nice person. We learned so much and she really went above and beyond to share her knowledge about St Chapelle and the region in general. When we go back to Paris, we will not hesitate to reach out to Cynthia about guiding us through Paris again. She is the best!
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Ivoj600
Apr 28, 2024
It was a great event that we will recommend! Definitely with DANIEL! - With Daniel we had an almost perfect guide. With his knowledge and humor he managed to make the two hours very entertaining for us. 11 out of 10 points!!!
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Erin-cmt
Apr 28, 2024
This is my last full day in Paris, and I couldn’t get a ticket to Saint Chapelle until I checked “Get your Guide” - Daniel was very warm and personable, full of interesting facts; he is an entertaining storyteller.
I’m glad I grabbed this tour, skip the line and be guided by a local. “Une bonne idèe!”
Just as we arrived at the monument, the sun shone to radiate through the beautiful stained glass within. “Tres jolie!”
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417abinayab
Apr 28, 2024
Great experience - Funny and engaging . Very informative tour. You can ask the guide anything and he happily answers. Loved the extra tips and the part wehere we didn’t have to wait at the line for hours to get inside the chapelle
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Vicki
Apr 20, 2024
Excellent!! - Our host Daniel was excellent well informed and very friendly. Knew his stuff!! Recommended!! We enjoyed our working tour.
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Dan_d
May 28, 2024
Saeed saved the day! - I give this tour four stars instead of five only because initially, our tour guide did not show for the tour. Luckily, there was a guide in training that gave us a phenomenal tour! Saeed was knowledgable and distilled Paris and French history masterfully. He was able to get our Sainte-Chapelle tickets from the tour company. And thankfully so. Sainte-Chapelle is a must see. Even though Notre Dame was still being repaired from the fire, it is a must see also. Thank you Saeed for saving the day!
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Rick_d
May 26, 2024
Disappointed with lack of communication - Our guide never showed up. We have been saving a long time for this trip and disappointed when the guide was a no show. Luckily Saeed was there as a training opportunity and provided us with some history of the island and st chapelle.
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