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The 15 most popular notre-dame, sainte-chapelle & ile de la cite tours in Paris, with prices, running times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a morning or an evening to, and what each one actually gets you.
45-min VR tour of Notre-Dame at La Défense. $36 ticket includes headset and backpack, with 13th–21st-century history and 3D views.
Most Popular“Really great experience if you have teenagees to entertain as well. Great mesh between technology and information. Would recommend.”
A one-hour Notre-Dame exterior tour with a pro guide, then free entry to explore inside at your own pace, with stories of fire and gargoyles.
“It was raining and cold but that kept it to a small group. After an informative tour of the outside we were able to get inside without a line or a crowd. What a treat.”
A 2-hour small-group walk on Île de la Cité with reserved entry to Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie, plus Notre-Dame exterior views.
“Tour was great! Sainte Chapelle is stunning and not to be missed! Better with a guide!”
Small-group Notre Dame outdoor tour with crypt access options, plus Sainte-Chapelle. See Gothic details and Paris court history in 2 hours.
“This Notre-Dame walking tour was absolutely wonderful! Our guide June was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the cathedral’s rich history, sharing fascinating details about its Gothic architecture, the famous gargoyles and chimeras, and the ongoing restoration efforts following the 2019 fire.”
A 90-minute walking tour of Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame façade clues and a ticket to the Archaeological Crypt.
“Our tour guide katie was the best! from the start, her bubbly personality already helped to brighten our tour and her fun way of introducing all of the notee dame facts def. made it more entertaining”
Explore the Conciergerie prison in Paris with an included HistoPad 3D replay of Marie Antoinette’s cell for about $15.
Small-group Notre Dame outdoor walk and Sainte-Chapelle entry from Pont au Double. 90 minutes of Gothic stories on Île de la Cité.
“June was so funny and we learned so much about notre dame and the cathedral!”
1-hour guided Notre-Dame exterior tour on Île de la Cité, plus clear tips for free entry to the cathedral interior.
“A little more history of Notre Dame would be interesting & how it built, what it was built of & where the material came from etc”
A guided walk of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame’s exterior, with a Sainte-Chapelle timed ticket and key stops at Pont Neuf and Place Dauphine.
“Wonderful tour with Laura - so kind and very informative with the history and development of Paris. We saw so much more than anticipated and she gave us excellent tips for shopping and lunch. The wait at Sainte Chapelle was a little longer than anticipated - we were there at a very busy time -…”
Walk Île de la Cité with a live guide, skip-the-line Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie tickets, and see Notre-Dame’s renovated exterior.
“The guided tour was very good and highly recommended to anyone!”
Guided Île de la Cité walk with Notre Dame outside views, Place Dauphine, Shakespeare and Company, then skip-the-line Sainte-Chapelle.
“Sophia did a wonderful job. She has a vast knowledge of the city and was very friendly and kind. She made the whole experience even better. We would highly recommend this tour and hope that you get Sophia as your guide as well. What a lovely person and what a lovely experience!”
One-hour English walk around Notre-Dame’s façade and restoration, then free self-guided entry inside at your pace.
“Fantastic personality and great knowledge of the history of Notre Dame. Would definitely recommend.”
A private, English-guided look at Notre-Dame’s Gothic details and history, starting at Charlemagne, in a small group for 2 hours.
“I highly recommend this tour ! You will not be disappointed ! Peter's passion for Notre-Dame is contagious, he has a wealth of knowledge about the Cathedral”
Small-group Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité walk with skip-the-line entry, restored cathedral time, and real Paris stories in English.
“Outstanding, highlight of our Paris visit. Avi was an amazing guide, and we loved the sites and the background he provided. Definitely recommend this as the way to see Ile-St-Louis and Ile-de-Cite and the many sites on and around them!”
Montmartre charm, Louvre skip-the-line, Notre-Dame area, Eiffel Tower photos, and a Seine cruise in one 8-hour day.
“Fabian was such a great tour guide. We loved the experience and all the places we were able to see in Paris!”
From the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, the Seine to Versailles, and every table, cruise and cabaret in between.
