Notre-Dame Island Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Sainte-Chapelle
3 hours
Max 20
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Skip the line and visit two historic monuments, the Conciergerie and Sainte Chapelle, with an expert tour guide
- See Marie Antoinette's jail cell on a guided tour of the Conciergerie
- Admire the extraordinary stained glass windows at Sainte Chapelle in peace before the crowds arrive
- Marvel at Notre-Dame and reflect on the impact it has had not only in Paris, but worldwide
- Trace Paris' history from its medieval beginnings to the present day.
- Sites Visited
- Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior)
- Île de la Cité
- Sainte-Chapelle
- Conciergerie
- Shakespeare & Company Bookstore
- Saint-Michel Fountain
- River Seine
- Tour Includes
- Skip-the-line ticket for Sainte-Chapelle
- Skip-the-line ticket for Conciergerie
- Guided tour of the Conciergerie and Sainte Chapelle
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Headset
Take in the City of Light under the shadow of Notre-Dame on a Paris walking tour
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based on 280 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Excellent
Our guide was Hugo. He had incredible knowledge and willingly shared with our group! He gave us references and suggested authors and books when questions arose. This tour with Hugo made our trip to Paris worthwhile!
Viator customer · Michele · Nov 16, 2025 Excellent
Adam was a wealth of knowledge. He gave us incredible insight and information on all of the locations we visited and the history. Although many times I’ve been on tours where they spit out information, he used it to tell a story and really got us intrigued in everything that he was telling us.
Tripadvisor customer · Candace · Nov 15, 2025 Excellent
Our tour guide Armand has a Masters degree in French history and he mined every bit of it as he shared his knowledge on all things medieval Paris.
Viator customer · Jay · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
Ahmed, was a fab tour guide with à wealth of knowledge, highly recommend. Thank you so very much we really enjoyed ourselves.
Tripadvisor customer · kath · Oct 28, 2025 Excellent
Danielle is very knieledgeable about the history of France esp the French Revolution. He has motivated me to read a book or 2 on it!
Tripadvisor customer · Peggy · Oct 26, 2025
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Notre-Dame Island Walking Tour with Skip-the-Line Sainte-Chapelle
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Excellent
Adam was a wealth of knowledge. He gave us incredible insight and information on all of the locations we visited and the history. Although many times I’ve been on tours where they spit out information, he used it to tell a story and really got us intrigued in everything that he was telling us.
Tripadvisor customer · Candace · Nov 15, 2025 Excellent
Ahmed, was a fab tour guide with à wealth of knowledge, highly recommend. Thank you so very much we really enjoyed ourselves.
Tripadvisor customer · kath · Oct 28, 2025 Excellent
Danielle is very knieledgeable about the history of France esp the French Revolution. He has motivated me to read a book or 2 on it!
Tripadvisor customer · Peggy · Oct 26, 2025 Excellent
We no normally don’t get guided tours but this time to avoid queues to get in the Sainte Chapelle church we opted for the tour. Our guide was brilliant, very interesting stories for all the places we walked about. Tour guide was very knowledgeable
Viator customer · Inga · Oct 24, 2025 Great
Great to see Saints Chapelle and learn about Notre Dame. The Concirie is kind of a nothingburger and skippable.
Viator customer · Robert · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
No one should miss Saint Chapelle. The church was absolutely stunning. Plus our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the entire buildings.
Viator customer · Eric · Oct 16, 2025 Excellent
An extraordinary tour guide. Adam’s knowledge is broad and deep. He clearly enjoys teaching and it shows. He manages to anchor you in periods, choosing details that perfectly illustrate moments in time. He brought historic moments to life and humanized figures from history. Best of all is Adam’s delivery-playful but also reverent when the moment calls for it.<br /><br />He is one of the best tour guides we have ever had. My husband and I love history and travel-he taught is so much. My three young adult daughters with other interests were also captivated.<br /><br />Thank you Adam for leaving our family excited to learn more. You have a gift - the ability to be the bridge that transports people to another time.
Tripadvisor customer · dbncc · Oct 15, 2025 Excellent
An extraordinary tour guide. Adam’s knowledge is broad and deep. He clearly enjoys teaching and it shows. He manages to anchor you in periods, choosing details that perfectly illustrate moments in time. He brought historic moments to life and humanized figures from history. Best of all is Adam’s delivery-playful but also reverent when the moment calls for it.
He is one of the best tour guides we have ever had. My husband and I love history and travel-he taught is so much. My three young adult daughters with other interests were also captivated.
Thank you Adam for leaving our family excited to learn more. You have a gift - the ability to be the bridge that transports people to another time.
Tripadvisor customer · dbncc · Oct 15, 2025 Excellent
Tina was very knowledgeable about history and her storytelling and narrative was quite enjoyable and easy to follow.
Viator customer · Deborah · Oct 13, 2025 Excellent
The guide was amazing. So knowledgeable and easy to understand. A fantastic tour
GetYourGuide customer · Australia · Oct 10, 2025FAQs
I use a wheelchair. Can I take this tour?
Unfortunately, this tour route is not fully wheelchair accessible. However, an alternate route can be arranged to accommodate guests in wheelchairs. Please contact our Guest Experience Team to discuss arranging a private tour that meets your accessibility needs.
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
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