Private Tour
Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is where Paris all began, at its historic heart: Île de la Cité. Your expert guide will lead you through a journey starting with the grandeur of the royal Sainte Chapelle, followed by the fascinating Conciergerie, and concluding with the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the birthplace of Gothic art.
In 2026, the Conciergerie will go through major renovation works. We'll visit the recently reopened Middle Ages Museum, Cluny.
This experience is a must for anyone eager to discover the true cradle of Paris.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
To access the cathedral, you have the option to book a free time slot on the cathedral’s official website. You may also walk in without a booking; however, please be aware that queues can be long during peak times and seasons.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ile de la Cite
Often called the cradle of Paris, the Île de la Cité was adopted as home by the Parisii tribe over 2,000 years ago and is thought of as the historical centre of Paris. Your tour begins on the island in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, where you’ll be deciphering the intricate details of the stone façade of this gothic masterpiece and learning the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque. Despite the recent 2019 fire that partially destroyed its roof and spire, your guide will present Our Lady of Paris from the outside and its rich sculpted facade.
Sainte-Chapelle
Finally the dazzling Sainte Chapelle, a masterpiece of medieval engineering with walls made entirely of stained glass. You’ll learn about the king behind this ambitious and costly project, and the high-profile relic for which the chapel was built.
What‘s Included
Guided access to Notre Dame Cathedral
Stories of the Concergerie - a former Palace turned Prison
Cluny Middle Ages Museum - During Conciergerie's closures.
A detailed visit inside the beautiful Sainte Chapelle
Gratuities
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Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie
Reviews
22 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour of Notre Dame vicinity
Ward W,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable about our tour and personable as well! The Conciergie tour was very interesting as we had not toured there before.
Fantastic tour for the whole family
Dream47145854688,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Pat, she was very understanding that we struggled to find the meeting place and actually came to find us. Throughout our tour she had interesting facts and a great depth of knowledge and passion about Saint Chapelle, Notre Dame and the city of Paris. Summary for Pat was super friendly, super fun and super knowledgeable. We were a family of 5 with adults, 20yr olds and a teenager. She kept us all engaged.
Interesting tour on medieval Paris
Jose G,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting tour, with a very knowledgeable guide (Rafaela); all sites are close to each other, so it’s easy to walk
November 2025 Girl's Trip
lovelandl2,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My neices, a friend and I took this tour with Camille from Toorers. She was very personable and a wonderful guide. We enjoyed her and the 3 amazing sites that she showed us.
Medival Paris
M1764XDkimt,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I took this tour with Isabelle from Toorers. She was a wonderful guide and was incredibly knowledgeable. We learned a lot and we really enjoyed it.
Great Private Tour
Bill P,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, private tour guide for the four of us. Easy to meet our guide, Elise Girard, and she was most comfortable getting started. Her English was better than perfect. We spent one hour at Saint-Chapelle with her describing what we were seeing, one hour at the Conciergerie was next, again great insights and explanations. Notre Dame was next, spent time outside describing what we would see inside. She turned us loose to go inside--such a delightful experience. I would use Elise Girard again without hesitation, I do use Viator frequently when traveling.
Wonderfully Diverse Tour
Connie P,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guy was polite, prompt & had a welcoming personality. She provided unique ways to introduce information to us that allowed us insight we wouldn’t have gotten otherwise. We were so into our 3 tours we went overtime, but she was pleasant and more than accommodating. I wish I had asked to spell her name for us because the accent makes me question what I think her name is - Maleita ? Please make sure our guide knows we loved her.
Great tour guide, excellent experience
Kathie M,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with Elise. Very knowledgeable and friendly. After a bump in finding each other we had a fabulous tour. Elise really made the tour with her great knowledge and enthusiasm. Highly recommend her!
Best tour ever of Norte Dame & Saint Chappell, Paris
Randi l,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked a semi-private tour of Norte Dame & Saint Chappell on Viator before we left in the US and, as luck would have it, no one else showed up, so we had the privilege of a private tour for 3 hours with Isabelle - truly an unforgettable experience! Isabelle was SO knowledgeable, smart & diligent in making us understand the history of Saint Chappell & Norte Dame . She also had a large IPAD and showed us photos of drawings , and detail information that truly was incredible. We travel a lot for the last 50 years and she was one of our best ! Also made sure that we got our taxi to return to our cruise on time . She took extra steps and spoke to staff of the Norte Dame on the newest info .
Great introduction to Le Marais
Johnnie B,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely and knowledgeable tour guide! Great experience getting introduced to Le Marais area which will inform our next visit to Paris. Highly recommend!
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