Explore the heart of Paris on this walking tour of Île de la Cité, starting at the iconic equestrian statue of Henri IV. You will explore the scenic Place Dauphine and marvel at the medieval grandeur of the Tour de l’Horloge and the Conciergerie, once home to royalty and revolutionaries alike.

Your guide will share local culture, from the rich legal history of the Palais de Justice to the bustling Marché aux Fleurs (flower market). Admire the stunning exterior of Sainte-Chapelle and the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral as your guide points out the interesting details to notice in their Gothic architecture.

Following your tour, you will enjoy a self-guided visit to the Archeological Crypt below Notre Dame, where you’ll discover the foundations of the Île de la Cité, the original Paris.

Note: This tour does not include entrance to the cathedral. Group visits aren’t yet allowed, but you are welcome to enter on your own after the tour.

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

It is possible that the crypt can be closed at times for construction or maintenance. In this case you will receive an hour-long guided walking tour around Notre Dame but you will not be able to enter the Crypt.

This is a guided walking tour of the area around and outside of the Notre Dame Cathedral followed by a self-guided visit of the Archeological Crypt. There will not be a guided tour inside Notre Dame, as group visits are not yet permitted. You are welcome to enter the cathedral on your own before or after the tour.

If you upgrade for entry to Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, you will need to reserve your entry time via the official Monuments Nationaux website. Alternatively, you can ask our guides for help when you arrive early for your tour.