Île de la Cité Tour: Paris History 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
  • Pont-Neuf - Begin the medieval Paris walking tour along the Seine at the city’s oldest bridge.
  • Conciergerie - Proceed to the Conciergerie, the oldest surviving section of the Palais de la Cité. Once a royal residence for French kings, it became a prison during the French Revolution, famously housing Marie Antoinette. Enjoy a guided tour with…
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Entrance tickets for Conciergerie and Sainte Chapelle
  • Ticket for Seine River cruise (until Oct. 31st)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
  • Notre-Dame indoor access
Additional Information

Despite its small size, Île de la Cité boasts a captivating history. This guided walking tour, led by an expert local guide, will introduce participants to the landmarks and legends that have shaped Paris. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the stunning Sainte-Chapelle and explore the historic Conciergerie, where Marie Antoinette was once imprisoned,…

Location
Equestrian Statue of Henri IV
Place du Pont Neuf
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 the equestrian statue of Henri IV, 15 Pl. du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris, France.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Marthalane_r
Oct 5, 2025
Great tour! Great guide! - Walking shoes! This was a wonderful walking tour with a great knowledgable guide! Very informative! Recommend highly
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Esmeralda_k
Oct 3, 2025
Amy & Bob from Texas - Tina was an amazing superior tour guide! A world class tour!… very informative and skilled Tour guide !… Very grateful for such a wonderful experience!
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Marthar913
Oct 2, 2025
Notre Dame, St. Chapelle, and medievel Paris tour - Violet was extremely knowledgeable and informative. She was a great guide! I would recommend her for any tour. She was patient, kind, and very fun to be with on this tour.
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Groovyteacher
Oct 1, 2025
Learned so much - Violet was our guide for this tour. She was outstanding! Great sense of humor, friendly and quite knowledgeable. Would absolutely do another tour with her. This was our second tour with this company and they were phenomenal. Will definitely use them again.
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James_h
Sep 27, 2025
A Great Presentation - Our guide, Adam, was fantastic! He was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic of the subject matter, he was personable and funny, and he actively engaged the participants throughout the three hour tour. We have booked over 20 tours over the years and I would rank Adam’s presentation in the top 10%.
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Navigate48611861785
Sep 26, 2025
Walks with adam - Adam was amazing. Really knew his stuff and was super entertaining. I would recommend at any point in time. Didn't shy away from the darker aspects of history which I really appreciate.
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Brian_g
Sep 26, 2025
Great but expect a lot of... - Great but expect a lot of steps. The cathedral is overwhelming in a very good way. An incredibly powerful experience.
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Erin_s
Sep 23, 2025
Best Tour of Our Trip - My mom and I went on this tour in early September. It was absolutely wonderful! Our guide Violetta made it such a great experience. Her depth of knowledge, humor, and general care for the group made it feel more like a personalized private tour than a 16-person group thing. The ear pieces made it easy to hear, which was imperative with the noisy crowds. We loved every minute of this tour, and afterwards took advantage of the free cruise vouchers that were given for a lovely evening on the water. This Be sure to bring water and be prepared for a lot of walking. When the tour starts, there are several groups at the meeting place, so show up and early and ask around to make sure you find the right one. Also, read the description carefully- the tour does NOT go into Notre Dame, but it ends in front of Notre Dame and you can easily join the line and enter on your own.
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Karen_h
Sep 19, 2025
Great Tour! - Our tour guide, Tina, was so wonderful, knowledgeable, and funny. She was very organized and made the afternoon tour a pleasant experience. Lots of walking and stairs, but well worth the effort!
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Michael_g
Sep 16, 2025
Wonderful tour! - Entry to Saint Chapelle sold us on this tour since we couldn’t get tickets independently, but it was worth so much more! Our guide, Felicia, was excellent and made our grandchildren feel very included.
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From $69
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).