It started about 15 min walk from the church. The guide pointed out some interesting things along the way. She did not stay with us in the church.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Accompanied Notre Dame Cathedral entry
- Private Guided Walking Tour of the Island
Excludes
- Personal Expenses
- Gratuities for your guide
- Tickets for Sainte-Chapelle and(or) Seine River cruise (if selected)
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Meet your guide in front of the Statue of Henry 4th with a sign.
Itinerary
Start at Paris' oldest bridge, Pont Neuf, where you’ll learn about its role in linking the city’s two banks and symbolising Paris' growth during the 16th century.
A charming, historic square built in the 1600s, Place Dauphine offers a peaceful escape with its elegant layout and fascinating history.
This former royal palace turned revolutionary prison housed figures like Marie Antoinette. Explore its turbulent past during the French Revolution.
Adjacent to the Conciergerie, the Palais de Justice has been the heart of Paris’ legal system, holding some of the most important trials in French history.
Admire the stunning stained glass windows of Sainte Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece built by King Louis IX in the 13th century to house sacred relics.
Learn about the role of the Préfecture de Police, Paris' police headquarters, in maintaining law and order throughout the city’s history.
A picturesque market on Île de la Cité, the Marché aux Fleurs has offered flowers and plants since the 19th century, adding color and fragrance to the heart of Paris.
The Hôtel-Dieu is Paris' oldest hospital, founded in the 7th century, and played a vital role in the city's healthcare for over a thousand years.
Though entry is not part of the tour, Notre Dame is free to visit before or after. Explore this Gothic masterpiece, a symbol of Parisian faith and national identity.
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Reviews
Wonderful, just make sure you check what’s app for any messages or changes. Guides were thoughtful, detailed and communication was very good
I highly recommend getting a private tour guide to see Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle. It makes such a huge difference to have the one-on-one interaction. Plus, you can move at your own pace and not be beholden to the pace of others. We had timed tickets for entry at both Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle which Liz, our tour guide, obtained for us. I highly recommend Liz, our tour guide. She was wonderful with my 93-year old mom. She was full of knowledge about both Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle. I especially liked that she had an iPad to show us images of Notre Dame after the fire so we could see what it looked like and how much had been restored. When we got to Sainte Chapelle, Liz arranged for us to use the elevator to reach the upper chapel. We probably could have figured out on our own that there was an elevator but having a private guide made it one less thing to worry about. If you're thinking of going to Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle, and can manage the expense, I think it's worth the money. Ask for Liz!
A friend and I joined a small group (just five of us) for a guided tour (1 hr 15 minutes) of Notre Dame - both the exterior and interior. Our guide was Francois. Although a Frenchman, he conducted the tour in excellent English with good knowledge and humour. It was a hot day and queuing to access Notre Dame was not particularly pleasant but, once inside, we enjoyed its cool temperature and the information that Francois imparted to us. He was always mindful that we had gathered around him and kept up with him before he started speaking. The meeting point had been easy to find and we enjoyed the whole experience!
Lisi from Peru was very knowledgeable and an excellent tour guide. I highly recommend her.
Liz was incredible! Wonderfully knowledgeable and passionate about history! Pleasant and energetic she kept us engaged throughout the experience. Highly recommended!
We had a great tour with Liz. We enjoyed her knowledge of the art in Notre Dame.
Our tour of Notre-Dame with Alexander was fantastic. He explained the history in such an engaging way and made the whole visit feel special. The cathedral is beautiful, and Alexander’s guidance made the experience even better.
I had an amazing time visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral. The architecture is even more stunning in person, and the atmosphere around the cathedral felt so peaceful and historic. Even with some renovations, it was still a beautiful experience. Definitely worth the visit!
Amazing experience! The guide explained everything so well, and seeing Notre-Dame up close was unforgettable. Phenomenal
What an amazing tour! Liz kept us engaged from start to finish with her stories and great energy. We learned so much and truly enjoyed every moment.
What an amazing experience! Alexander made the tour unforgettable his passion, storytelling, and great sense of humor kept us captivated the whole way. We learned so much about Paris and loved every single moment. Highly recommend!
Laurence was such a wonderful guide! He explained everything clearly and added little details that made the tour even more interesting. he's patient, kind, and really knows his stuff , we couldn’t have asked for better!
I went on this tour and it was amazing! Seeing Notre Dame for the first time was such a beautiful experience , the architecture is truly breathtaking. We also walked around Île de la Cité, and it was such a lovely and relaxing part of the tour. Not to mention, Ruth, our guide, did an exceptional job! She explained everything so clearly and gave us great insight into the history and details behind the cathedral. It was such a wonderful experience overall.
We booked this and were very excited about the opportunity to see the most beautiful churches in Paris. Viator failed to tell the touring company that a new reservation came through and we waited in the hot midday July over an hour trying to see if we had missed seeing our tour guide.
I’m glad I booked this tour so we didn’t have to wait in the really long line. The guide was friendly and professional, and it was very insightful to learn about the history of the monuments and chapel. I highly recommend.
The tour guide was really friendly and patiently shared the history of the monuments we saw. Also, skipping the line made booking the tour totally worth it and I would highly recommend it because it saves you alot of time.
I’m glad we got to skip the line and the tour guide we had was professional and friendly. I highly recommend this tour because it was worth it and saved us a lot of time. Unfortunately we didn't have the guide with us inside the cathedral"
Lise thé guide was great and the cathedral was beautiful. Totally worth it. I also loved learning about the history of the monuments and chapel. We saved time and skipped the line because we booked ahead. Highly recommend.
This was a terrible experience. We were stood up by our tour guide and had to disappoint our kids that were unable to experience st Chappelle and notre dame. With tickets being sold out at st. Chappelle, we had no choice
Lise was very knowledgable and very pleasant. She met us on time and gave some nice Parisian history. The walking tour was good but the highlight was the entry to Notre Dame. It’s breathtaking. Highly recommended
Lisa was an excellent guide and knew her history of Paris. There was a lot of walking. There were so many people and no bathrooms in Notre Dame. I also expected a better gift shop.
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