Private Tour
Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie
Overview
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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‘s Included
Stories of the Concergerie - a former Palace turned Prison
A detailed look at the beautiful Sainte Chapelle
Access to Notre Dame Cathedral
Gratuities
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.
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Medieval Paris: Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderfully Diverse Tour
Connie P,
Oct 20, 2025
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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!
Fantastic tour guide....
Tracy F,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic tour guide. Elise is great, very knowledgeable and fun to be around. I would definitely recommend Elise to everyone.
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