Paris Origins Tour: Explore Île de la Cité

Uncover the historic heart of Paris on a guided tour of Medieval Paris, including Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie. Explore the birthplace of Gothic art and the royal magnificence of Sainte Chapelle.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ile de la Cite / Ile Saint-Louis - Often called the cradle of Paris, the Île de la Cité was adopted as home by the Parisii tribe over 2,000 years ago and is thought of as the historical centre of Paris. Your tour begins on the island in front of Notre Dame Cathedral, where you’ll be deciphering the intricate details of the stone façade of this…
What's Included
  • Entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral
  • Entrance to Sainte Chapelle
  • Entrance to Conciergerie
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The origins of Paris can be traced back to its historic core: Île de la Cité. An expert guide will take visitors on a journey beginning with the majestic Sainte Chapelle, continuing to the intriguing Conciergerie, and ending at the renowned Notre Dame Cathedral, the birthplace of Gothic art. This tour is essential for those keen to explore the true…

Location
Cité
Meet your guide outside the "Cité" métro station on line 4. There is only one exit when leaving the station. The exact address of the station is "Place Louis-Lépine" on rue de Luctèce. Your guide will be wearing a special badge with the Toorers logo, you can't miss it!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Valorie_w
Aug 13, 2025
Elise was amazing and... - Elise was amazing and very knowledgeable about the history and many other things. The experience was enjoyable and we learned so much. I definitely recommend Elise, you will not be let down.
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Trisha_h
Jul 6, 2025
Amazing Private Tour - Amazing private tour with Thomas, a local Parisienne who shared his intense knowledge of The Conciergerie, Sainte Chapelle, and Notre Dame. We went inside each.
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Nelly_g
Jun 30, 2025
Excellent - Stefanie excellent guide, explained everything in detail, simple and she is very friendly. We loved it!
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Stanley_h
Jun 26, 2025
Great tour of the Concierge, Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame - Our tour of the Concierge, Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame was everything we had hoped for. From the in depth discussion of the Concierge’s utilization as a palace and a prison to the discussion of the executions of the king and queen, you could tell our guide was really into the history of it all. Sainte-Chapelle was an absolute gem with both the lower chapel and upper chapel separation of the earthly and Devine. Finally, Notre Dame was everything we had hoped it would be. From the history to the reconstruction it couldn’t have been better.
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Michele_b
May 23, 2025
Outstanding day with Raphael at Île de Cité! - Raphael was a delightful and extremely knowledgeable guide for our private tour of Île de Cité. She got us swiftly into each site, using time well to provide historical context, fascinating facts, contemporary updates, etc. about each site. She's very passionate about Paris, sharing her love for her home city with genuineness and warmth! We will definitely call on her in the future for additional tours. Highly recommend!
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Joanne
May 17, 2025
Medieval Paris walking tour - Nazzo provided an excellent experience. She had great knowledge about the sites. It was a truly enjoyable afternoon. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Dee_j
Apr 21, 2025
Raphaelle was a fantastic... - Raphaelle was a fantastic tour guide. She had lots of great background and detail about each location, plus tailored the tour well to capture the kids interest.
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Stephen_j
Apr 6, 2025
The tour was fantastic.... - The tour was fantastic. She gave us a great history of Notre Dame along with a great visit to Saint Chappele.
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Q5931bjsandrac
Aug 30, 2024
Picturesque Tour - My tour guide Clara was a true Parisian. She knew all sorts of fun little details that made my experience so much better. She was super friendly and a great conversationalist. And she was proactive in pointing out cute spots to take photos and knows how to get the best pictures to make the most out of your trip. I’ve booked several Toorers experiences for my stay in Paris and this tour is a must-see!
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Amir_a
Jan 13, 2024
Great tour of Medieval Paris - William was a great tour guide. He was clearly passionate about the history he was sharing with us. We loved the gothic beauty of the chapel and the medieval greatness of the Concergerie
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From $585 (Per Group)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).