Notre Dame's Island with Sainte Chapelle and Marie Antoinette's Prison
Why you’ll love this…
- Enjoy a stroll around the picturesque Ile de la Cite
- Fully guided tour including the exterior of Notre Dame Cathedral
- Skip the lines to the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie
- See Marie-Antoinette's prison cell
What to expect
Embark on a journey through Paris's intellectual hub, the Latin Quarter, birthplace of the Sorbonne in the 13th Century. Witness the resilience of Notre Dame Cathedral, a 13th-century Gothic marvel, rising from the ashes of a recent fire. Explore its sculpted facade, bell towers, and flying buttresses, hearing tales of the Hunchback and marveling at its medieval grandeur.
Meander through the enchanting flower market to Sainte Chapelle, a 13th-century gem adorned with unparalleled stained glass. Skip the queues as your guide unravels the stories behind these ancient masterpieces, allowing you to bask in the chapel's kaleidoscopic glow. Conclude your tour at the Conciergerie, once a medieval palace and later, infamous prison. Step into the cells that housed revolutionaries, including Queen Marie Antoinette's cramped confinement, echoing with the echoes of the French Revolution's tumultuous end.
Important to know
Not suitable for:
- Guests with mobility issues, due to stairs in the Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie
Know in advance:
- The tour is available in English only
- This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes
- Guides are not allowed to talk inside the Sainte Chapelle or in the revolutionary sections of the Conciergerie, due to restricted space in these areas. They will provide commentary and explanations for you outside or in other parts of these sites
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time. The local operator has reserved entry times at the sites to allow you to skip the lines and it's not possible to start the tour late. No refund for missed tours
What’s included
Guided visit of Ile de la Cité
Guided visit of the exterior of Notre Dame Cathedral
Entrance tickets & skip the line timed entrance to the Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie
What’s not included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Location
2 Quai de Gesvres, Paris, France
Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the boutique Paris Today. Your guide will be wearing their guide card around their neck on an orange lanyard.The nearest metro is Hotel de Ville. Please be sure to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time indicated.
Provider
Memories France
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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