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Medieval Quarter Tour with Sainte-Chapelle & Notre-Dame
4.8
131 Ratings
Paris
Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of Paris with a guided tour that includes a visit to the stunning Sainte-Chapelle, a stroll through the medieval quarter, and a scenic Seine river cruise. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sainte-Chapelle - This royal chapel was originally built to house relics and today it’s still one of the most jaw-dropping rooms in Paris. It’s also one of the city’s most popular attractions. Luckily, you’ll skip the long lines and walk straight into this remarkable monument.
- Conciergerie - Next, you’ll visit the Conciergerie, the oldest remaining part of the Palais de la Cité. This former royal residence of the kings of France became a prison during the French Revolution, with its most famous inmate being Marie Antoinette. Enter with pre-reserved tickets for a guided tour of this incredible piece of French history.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - As you approach the iconic Notre Dame, your guide will take you back in time hundreds of years to when the mighty cathedral (the distance from which all points in France are measured) was first built and Paris looked very different than it does today. Through November 2024, you’ll get as close to the majestic landmark as the ongoing restoration will permit you to give you the best views possible. If you visit from mid-December 2024, the highlight of your tour will be the opportunity to step inside Notre-Dame itself. After years of restoration following the devastating fire, you’ll be among the first to experience its reopening—a true once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Ile de la Cite / Ile Saint-Louis - Wander through Île de la Cité, the historic heart of Paris. Your guide will reveal the island’s rich history and its role as the birthplace of the city.
- Latin Quarter - Cross the river into the historic Latin Quarter and stroll down meandering, cobblestone streets where you’ll hear the stories and learn of the characters—poets, philosophers, artists—that made Paris the City of Light.
- Pont-Neuf - Wrap up your tour at the equestrian statue of Henri IV, located on the Pont Neuf. From here, your guide will point you to the departure point for the Seine River cruise, which offers a perfect end to your exploration.
What's Included
- Skip the line ticket to Sainte-Chapelle
- Local English-speaking guide
- Ticket for Seine River cruise
- From Dec 2024: Skip the line ticket for Notre Dame
- Small groups of 20 people or fewer
- Headset
- Skip the line ticket for Conciergerie
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Additional Information
For such a tiny island, Île de la Cité has a lot of stories to tell. This walking tour delves into the city’s medieval roots to reveal a fascinating side of the City of Lights. See stunning Notre Dame up close, either from the courtyard or by skipping the line to head inside the iconic cathedral (available from December 2024), which still stands proud after the recent fire. Stroll through the narrow streets and hidden corners of the Latin Quarter. Explore two historic monuments, the prison that once held Marie Antoinette and Paris’ most beautiful church, Sainte Chapelle, on a guided tour. Then experience Paris from a different vantage point on an idyllic Seine River Cruise.
- Olympics Advisory: The Paris Olympics & Paralympics are expected to cause significant travel delays throughout the city from July 14–September 9, 2024. To ensure you arrive at your tour meeting points on time, we strongly advise you to plan your journey with extra time to account for potential traffic and transportation delays.
- Unfortunately, the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie are not wheelchair accessible. For a wheelchair-friendly alternative tour, please contact Walks Guest Experience Team
- Please ensure that all members of your party have a valid ID on them on the day of the visit.
- Some galleries of the Île de la Cité monuments may close without prior notice, or select pieces may be removed for restoration or loan. In this case, your guide will make an appropriate substitution.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- During the Olympics, some areas of Paris will be restricted, and visitors may need a pass to access them. For detailed information on restricted zones and how to request a pass, please visit the official website: Pass Jeux.
- We strongly advise all visitors to carry a printed copy of their booking vouchers and a valid ID. Random checks may occur around the city, and having these documents will facilitate smooth passage through security checks.
Location
1 Rue Aubé
Rue Aubé
This tour meets in front of Cité metro entrance, 1 rue Aubé, 75004 Paris. The guide will be holding a green Walks sign. Please meet your guide 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(131 Ratings)
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Carla_b
Jul 7, 2024
Deeper Into Paris - Abby was incredibly knowledgeable and told great stories… made the history fun and memorable. Ste Chapelle was excellent but really loved the Conciergerie…fascinating. And the Ride in the Seine was fantastic. Highly recommend this tour!
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Regs509
Jul 6, 2024
Must do tour in Paris - Violette is a lovely tour guide. She did a great job of explaining the sites and giving the history and made history come alive. She has a great sense of humor. The sights themselves are amazing - particularly Sainte-Chapelle. (Notre Dame is still behind scafolding).
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Evadl6915vj
Jul 5, 2024
Violet is the best tour guide! - Our tour guide Violet is the best we had for the whole trip. We wish we had her in the previous Paris tours. We had a various tour guides before this tour, she is the most knowledgeable, friendly and professional guide we had. We have 2 young kids, and they were so engaged with her stories for the 3-hour tour!
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31rameshr
Jul 5, 2024
Family Vacation in Paris - Walks tours are always the most informative ones. They hire the best tour guides with advanced degrees and strong research experience. The tour guides are always friendly and helpful.
The walking tour was very good. We learned a lot about French history and revolution. Ms. Violette is an excellent guide. Thanks to her we learned a lot of information. Highly recommend the tour. She gave us passes to the Paris River Cruise. We took the tour at 10:45 pm. Awesome! We were able to see the city lit up nicely. The Eiffel tour was glowing in the dark! Thanks Violette for everything!!
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Karrina_m
Jun 25, 2024
Absolutely recommend this tour - My tour was blessed to have Adam as our tour leader. He was a very knowledgeable guy, very passionate about the history of the places we visited. He was very personable and what I liked most was that he didnt just spill out information. He asked for our input, asked questions, and I really felt part of his world for just a few short hours. I would highly recommend this tour with "Team Adam" and give him 20/10 for his enthusiasm, knowledge and attitude on the tour.
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Samson488
Jun 16, 2024
Great Fun and Informative - A great tour for history and enjoying all Paris has to offer. Great for all ages. Would highly recommend. Such beautiful sites and you learn so much more with this tour
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Katherine8183
Jun 2, 2024
An Excellent, Memorable Tour with Adam! - I had booked this tour for 6 of us before we traveled to Paris. I am a big fan of Take Walks and have always used them for tours when traveling.
Our tour guide was Adam. On a scale of 1 to 10, Adam was a 12!
I believe there were 15-16 people in our group. Adam immediately learned all our names and where we were from. He never forgot! He engaged us from the very beginning with his personality, sense of humor, passion for history and his wealth of knowledge.
Adam is a natural born teacher. He brought the beautiful windows of Sainte-Chapelle to life by explaining in detail the stories told in the stain glass windows. He shared the fascinating history of the Conciergerie that was once a royal palace, a courthouse and a horrible prison where Marie-Antoinette was a prisoner.
I learned so much from Adam. We were so lucky to have him as our tour guide. This was one of my very favorite tours. Thank you, Adam!
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Stephaniebp1829ki
May 30, 2024
Great tour and well worth it. - Our guide was very knowledgeable, engaging and prepared. Loved being inside Sainte-Chappelle ! Unfortunately, the Notre Dame is still being rebuilt & therefore closed to tours but it was still nice to be outside and hearing of it's magnificent history.
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Chris_r
May 21, 2024
Excellent tour - Adam was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide!! We enjoyed the tour and learned a lot of interesting information. I would recommend this tour to anyone.
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470tarad
May 11, 2024
Worth it! - Great time! Very good guide. The sites were beautiful and the tour was nice and small so it was easy communicate with everyone easily
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