Paris Île de la Cité and Notre Dame Walking Tour With Crypt

Explore the heart of Paris on this walking tour of Île de la Cité, starting at the iconic equestrian statue of Henri IV. You will explore the scenic Place Dauphine and marvel at the medieval grandeur of the Tour de l’Horloge and the Conciergerie, once home to royalty and revolutionaries alike. Your guide will share local culture, from the rich legal history of the Palais de Justice to the bustling Marché aux Fleurs (flower market). Admire the stunning exterior of Sainte-Chapelle and the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral as your guide points out the interesting details to notice in their Gothic architecture. Following your tour, you will enjoy a self-guided visit to the Archeological Crypt below Notre Dame, where you’ll discover the foundations of the Île de la Cité, the original Paris. Note: This tour does not include entrance to the cathedral. Group visits aren’t yet allowed, but you are welcome to enter on your own after the tour.

You’ll start your tour at the iconic equestrian statue of Henri IV, known as the “Good King.” It symbolizes the king’s achievements in bringing stability to France after the Wars of Religion.

This peaceful green oasis sits at the tip of Île de la Cité and offers you scenic views of the Seine River. It’s named after King Henri IV who was known as the “Vert Galant” for his romantic escapades.

Next, you’ll visit this triangular square hidden in the heart of Île de la Cité, one of Paris’s most charming and quiet spots. Built by Henri IV, it was designed to create a peaceful residential area.

You will then pass by the Court of Appeal, an essential part of the French judicial system, where key legal appeals are heard. Here, you’ll be able to admire its impressive façade from the outside.

Your guide will show you this clock tower, one of the oldest in Paris, installed in 1370 to symbolize royal power and justice. It’s a reminder of the medieval importance of timekeeping in city life.

You’ll be able to admire the grand exterior of the Conciergerie, once a royal palace and later a notorious prison during the French Revolution. Its Gothic architecture hints at its dark history.

You will also discover the classical exterior of the Palace of Justice, which has been the center of judicial power for centuries, housing the country’s highest courts.

Your guide will take you by the exterior of the Sainte-Chapelle cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture famous for its stunning stained glass windows.

Before you reach the end of the guided tour, you’ll discover this historic flower market located on Île de la Cité. Named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, it’s a picturesque spot to explore nature in the heart of the city.

Here you can admire the Gothic architecture that has captivated visitors for centuries. You will see its iconic façade, intricate sculptures, and towering spires. (Entry not included.)

Your walking tour ends outside the entrance to the Archeological Crypt. You will then enjoy a self-guided visit (ticket included) to see the foundations of Paris below Notre Dame.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• PLEASE NOTE: This tour doesn't go inside Notre Dame. Though the cathedral has recently reopened, group tours are not yet permitted inside Notre Dame. You are welcome to try to visit on your own after the guided tour. This guided experience is an outdoor walking tour of the area surrounding the cathedral, followed by entry (ticket included) to the crypt beneath it.
• It is possible that the crypt can be closed at times for construction or maintenance. In this case you will receive an hour-long guided walking tour around Notre Dame but you will not be able to enter the Crypt.
• Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
• This is a guided walking tour of the area around and outside of the Notre Dame Cathedral followed by a self-guided visit of the Archeological Crypt. There will not be a guided tour inside Notre Dame, as group visits are not yet permitted. You are welcome to enter the cathedral on your own before or after the tour.

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• Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
• Expert local guide
• Ticket to the archaeological crypt underneath Notre Dame
• Entry to Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie if upgrade selected
• 90-minute walking tour of Île de la Cité

• Entrance to Notre Dame Cathedral
• Guide in Crypt
• Guide in Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie

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• This Tour is Provided by ExperienceFirst.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.