Notre Dame Exterior Ile de la Cité Tour and Sainte Chapelle
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Explore the birthplace of Paris accompanied by a guide who will tell you its history and anecdotes.
You will marvel at the beauty and majesty of Notre Dame Cathedral, which, despite the fire that destroyed its roof in 2019, continues to stand majestically on the Ile de la Cité.
The visit to Notre Dame is conducted from the outside, you will not access the cathedral with the guide during this tour.
You will then continue to the Church of Saint Severin and visit the interior of a Gothic-style church.
You will then pass through the Saint Michel district and, wandering a little more following your guide, you will find yourself in one of the most beautiful and hidden squares in Paris: Place Dauphine, built by King Henry IV.
If you choose the option with the Sainte Chapelle tour, your guide will accompany you to the entrance of the chapel and give you tickets to visit this masterpiece of Gothic art at your own pace.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance ticket for Conciergerie (if option selected)
Guided Tour of the exterior of Notre Dame
Entrance ticket for Sainte Chapelle
Guided Tour of the Ile de la Cité
Guided tour of the inside of Notre Dame
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and Drinks
Gratuities
What To Expect
4th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville
One of the most beautiful squares in Paris where you can admire the beautiful building of the Hotel de Ville, the Paris City Hall
Eglise Saint-Severin
Gothic Church
Options
Notre Dame Exterior Ile de la Cité Tour and Sainte Chapelle
Notre Dame Exterior Ile de la : Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame Exterior Tour With Entrance Ticket for the Sainte Chapelle
S.te Chapelle and Conciergerie
S.te Chapelle and Conciergerie: Notre Dame Exterior, Ile de la Cité Tour with Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie Tickets
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice tour and history lesson
Noah D,
Sep 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history of Paris. He also gave us some helpful tips in the local area. We went back to Notre Dame after the tour and got in free after only 15 min wait.
Excellent Tour
Suzanne P,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Laura was an excellent guide who knew so much about the history of Paris, Notre Dame, and St Chapelle. We thoroughly enjoyed this small group tour. There were four in our group and it was perfect. Highly recommend.
Nice tour, great guide
Eva V,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide, François, who was great at explaining all of the key attractions of Île de la Cité and the surrounding areas. He kept to time perfectly and took us to St Chapelle to finish the tour. I would recommend this tour and the guide.
Great tour With a great guide
Jason E,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Francis was an excellent tour guide. His knowledge and extra care for details was amazing. This tour requires a lot of fast paced walking, so be ready for that.
Beautiful.
Maria E,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00We were delighted with our guide, knew how to answer all our questions and always very friendly , all the places we walked with her had history and she willing to share it
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