Île de la Cité Tour: Medieval Paris Unveiled

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: 24 hours
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…
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…

Location
1 Rue Aubé
Rue Aubé
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets in front of Cité metro entrance, 1 rue Aubé, 75004 Paris.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bill_p
Oct 3, 2024
Amazing tour due to our guide Adam - Our tour guide Adam was amazing. The level of details that he was able to point out to us brought Saint Chapelle to life. There is absolutely no way we could have known or learned so much without his expertise. Even at Notre Dame, he was able to point out details that we would never have seen on our own. Tour guides make or break an experience, and we cannot say enough positive about Adam!!
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Wander45429
Sep 26, 2024
Excellent Experience & Knowledgeable Guide - My husband and I just finished this tour with Adam, it was excellent! There were 6 of us in total, very informative, interesting and Adam was hilariously quippy! Would highly recommend if visiting Paris!
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Dreamer316066
Sep 13, 2024
Violette rocks! - Violette Andre was our guide and was wonderful. She is extremely knowledgeable, very funny and friendly. You will enjoy this walking tour. 5 stars!
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P4110iepilarr
Aug 17, 2024
BEST guide ever! - Adam, you are unforgetable! One of the BEST guides I had in my whole life! We had the history and the art, but also a lot of fun, laugh, and even tears. Exactly what a tour should be. Absolutely wonderful!
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Fearless370642
Aug 17, 2024
Great tour! - Adam was fantastic! He was very informative, and we learned a lot of historic information. We had a great time. We highly recommend!
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Becen001
Aug 14, 2024
Our favorite guided tour in Paris - Liliya was an amazing guide, offering a very insightful tour of Paris' medieval quarter and Île de la Cité. We learned so much about the city's history, including the significance of the Conciergerie, Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, Louis IX, medieval conventions, and stories of Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution. Liliya's passion for Paris and its history was evident, and she even answered our questions about the Catacombs. Highly recommend this tour and guide—a wonderful morning spent!
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Mobile281441
Aug 9, 2024
Simply the best. - I consider Adam to be the ultimate tour guide. He shared his extensive knowledge with passion and humour. I was gripped by his storytelling from start to finish. What a joy! Thank you Adam.
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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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I7281xfjamess
Sep 25, 2024
Good basic tour - The tour was well done and covered major sites on one of the oldest parts of Paris. The guide seemed knowledgeable and spoke easy to understand English. As usual, I find these tours to be somewhat rushed but that is because I like "slow" touring. I bought this tour specifically for the entrance tix to Sainte Chapelle and that did not disappoint! Hopefully Notre-Dame will be open in December !
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Dan7704
Oct 3, 2024
Beautiful architecture - Tour guide was excellent- very friendly, a wealth of knowledge. Violet was funny and friendly. Maybe spend a little more time in the Latin Quarter.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).