Ile de la Cité Tour: Notre Dame Insights

Uncover Paris’s medieval secrets on Notre Dame Island. Join a 1.5-hour tour exploring cathedrals and revolutions. Limited to 15 people.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Île de la Cité - Experience the essence of Paris with a guided walking tour of Île de la Cité, the historic heart of the city. Wander through charming cobblestone streets and enjoy stunning views of the Seine as you visit iconic sites like Notre-Dame Cathedral, the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle, and the intriguing Conciergerie. This small island is…
What's Included
  • Exterior views of Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie
  • Expert English-speaking local guide
  • Access to the newly restored interior of Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Semi-private option (max 5 guests): Visit the interior of Notre Dame Cathedral with your guide
  • Guided walking tour of Île de la Cité
  • Group option: explore the cathedral interior at your own pace
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Guided visit inside Notre Dame Guide [When ‘Group Guided Tour’ is selected]
Additional Information

Embark on a guided walking tour of Île de la Cité, beginning at the iconic Pont Neuf, to uncover the essence of Paris. Discover hidden treasures such as Place Dauphine, walk by the Conciergerie and Sainte-Chapelle, and listen to fascinating tales of kings, revolutionaries, and medieval life. The guide will delve into the history and symbolism of…

Location
Equestrian Statue of Henri IV
Place du Pont Neuf
Meet at the statue of Henri IV, in the middle of Pont Neuf- at the western end of Ile de la cite. Pont Neuf is the bridge that links Ile de la Cite to both the left and right banks of Paris. The statue is of a man on a horse sitting in the middle of the bridge. Nearest Metro: Pont Neuf (7) or Cite (4)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Cagirlqt
Oct 27, 2025
Private tour is the way to go! - We arranged a private tour of the Cathedral for 11am on a Friday. We met up with our guide and got into line. Free tickets are very difficult to get online but the queue moves quickly. Our guide Stephanie Vial was fantastic. She knows history and gave us an amazing tour describing the architecture and the ultimate development of the Isle de France. The Cathedral looks so fresh and clean since the remediation from the fire. The cost of the tour was pricey....around $500 for two. It was totally worth it as a once in a lifetime opportunity. Stephanie's contact info is contact@stephanievial.fr
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Lucie_g
Oct 23, 2025
Paris October 2025 - Very personal and great detail Our guide was very knowledgeable and we could tell that she truly enjoyed the history of the area. Great job and thank you for everything.
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Elaine_j
Oct 22, 2025
Excellent Guide - Marianna (?) was an amazing guide. She was kind, knowledgeable and patient. Perfect tour of the city and history around Notre Dame.
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Angela_w
Oct 7, 2025
Melanie was our guide.... - Melanie was our guide. She was fabulous! She was great at showing and explaining different sites, as well as the Notre Dame. Would highly recommend.
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David_g
Oct 1, 2025
Walking tour - Easy to find Horse Statue at end of ninth Bridge. Melanie was a great guide and knew here stuff. A great tour, not really much walking as all close together.
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Daniel_d
Sep 30, 2025
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very informative and engaging. The tour actually begins some distance from ND so I would advise guests to make sure they avoid the mistake I made which was to set my navigation to ND. You might run late.
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Traveler20075955757
Oct 25, 2025
Notre Dame Tour with Nina - Nina was very knowledgeable and ensured the group stayed together. She is very personable and engaging. We enjoyed our tour with her.
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Samuel_c
Sep 30, 2025
Great tour - Melanie was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend her to my friends She wears easy to understand
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Anna_b
Oct 15, 2025
Just OK - It was very difficult to hear and understand the tour guide. Headphones. Would have helped. Between the traffic noice and. Construction we could only get a word here and there. The tour guide was very nice… The tour felt a bit disjointed. We did get right to the front of the line and into the cathedral so that was good.
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Maryann_s
Oct 3, 2025
No tour - Was not able to take the tour because very confusing directions to the meeting place. Luckily was able to get inside the cathedral quickly because of the early time of the tour.
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From $33
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).