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Paris Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité Walking Tour
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- Paris, France
- 1 hr 10 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Île de la Cité’s historic landmarks and admire Notre-Dame’s architecture on a guided 70-minute exterior walking tour.
About this tour
Walk through the island where Paris began, then take in Notre-Dame’s celebrated architecture on this 70-minute exterior tour. Starting near the Statue of Henri IV at Pont Neuf, follow your guide through Place Dauphine and past the Conciergerie, once a prison for Marie-Antoinette. Along the way, hear the story of Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, and the island’s layered past.
The route continues around Notre-Dame Cathedral, with views of the peaceful Apse and Gargoyles Garden, the flying buttresses and chimeras, and the cathedral’s main facade, Portal of the Last Judgment, and rose window. Your guide also shares the story of the 2019 fire and the 2024 restoration. Headsets are available if needed, so you can follow the commentary as you walk.
This Paris Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité walking tour stays outdoors; admission to Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and the Conciergerie is not included. Join a local expert to discover the landmarks and stories that make this historic island unforgettable.
Highlights
- Trace the story of Paris on the island where the city began
- Admire Notre-Dame’s flying buttresses, gargoyles, facade, and rose window
- Explore Place Dauphine and the Conciergerie from the outside
- Hear about the 2019 fire and 2024 restoration
What's included
Included
- Licensed expert local guide
- Exterior visit of Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Guided exterior walking tour of Île de la Cité
- Headsets, if needed
Not included
- Entry to Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle, or the Conciergerie
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
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Important information
- Meet your guide holding a Premium city tour sign near the Statue of Henri IV at Pont Neuf
- Pont Neuf metro station on Line 7 is nearby
- This is an exterior-only tour; entry to the sites is not included
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Service animals are allowed
Frequently asked questions
Does the tour include entry to notre-dame?
No. The tour visits Notre-Dame from the outside, and entry is not included.
Are sainte-chapelle and the Conciergerie included?
No. Entry to both sites is excluded; the Conciergerie is viewed from the outside.
How long is the tour?
The walking tour lasts 70 minutes.
What language is the tour in?
The live guide speaks English.
Where is the meeting point?
Meet your guide holding a Premium city tour sign near the Statue of Henri IV at Pont Neuf. Pont Neuf metro station on Line 7 is nearby.
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