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Notre Dame and Ile de la Cite Legends Walking Tour

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About this activity

Discover the Secrets of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Exterior. Explore the island where Paris was born on a complete exterior walking tour. Start at Pont Neuf by the Statue of Henri IV, stroll through the hidden royal square of Place Dauphine, see the exterior of the Conciergerie, Marie-Antoinette's prison, and stand where Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was executed.Finish with a full guided tour of Notre-Dame from the outside: the peaceful Apse and Gargoyles Garden for the best views of the flying buttresses and chimeras, plus the iconic Main Facade, Portal of the Last Judgment and Rose Window. Hear the story of the 2019 fire and the 2024 restoration. Exterior-only tour, no entry included.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Licensed expert local guide
    • Full exterior visit of Notre-Dame Cathedral
    • Guided exterior walking tour of Île de la Cité
    • Headsets to hear the guide clearly (if needed)

    Not included

    • Entry inside Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle or Conciergerie - this is an exterior-only tour
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities (optional)

    Itinerary

    1. Your guide will meet you at the Statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf, where the tour will begin. Look for the guide holding a Premium City Tour sign.

      15 minutesAdmission free

    2. 1st Arrondissement

      With your guide, discover the Conciergerie — the former medieval royal palace turned into the most feared prison of the French Revolution, where Marie Antoinette spent her final days.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. 1st Arrondissement

      Admire the exterior of Sainte-Chapelle with your expert guide and understand why it’s considered the jewel of Gothic art

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Stand at the very spot where Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was burned at the stake in 1314. With your guide, hear his legendary final curse and the mysterious end of the Templar Order.

      10 minutesAdmission free

    5. 4th Arrondissement

      Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral from all angles. Admire the iconic Main Facade with its Rose Window and the Portal of the Last Judgment, then walk to the peaceful Apse and Gargoyles Garden behind the cathedral for a unique view of the flying buttresses, chimeras and stained glass away from the crowds.

      25 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

    Look for Your guide holding a sign with Premium city tour logo. Metro: Pont Neuf (Line 7)

    The map shows Paris. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. Present your mobile voucher to our guide who will be holding a sign with our company logo Premium City tour. The tour starts on time. In case of delay, the guide must leave and no refund will be issued. We recommend arriving early.

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
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    PREMIUM CITY TOUR
    Product code
    5593359P26

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