Historic Paris Walking Tours - Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and The Louvre | La Vacanza Travel

Historic Paris Walking Tours - Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and The Louvre

Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Paris
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore historical Paris with these 4 immersive audio guides of the Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle, the Louvre and an Instagram walk in the heart of Paris.

Join a local historian, who will guide you through the journey of the Louvre’s evolution, an adventure of discovering the secret stories behind the Gothic-style royal chapel of Sainte Chapelle, the history behind the iconic Notre Dame, as well as explore the top spots for photography and Instagrammable sights around Paris.

Along this walk, we’ll take you through every beautiful bend and curve of Paris’ trendiest neighbourhoods, the places with the most iconic food dishes, as well as the best spots to take Instagram photos.

As you learn about the history behind the sights and discover the key sightseeing spots of these neighbourhoods, we’ll uncover the true essence of Paris, and delve into the cultures that are a part of this must-see city.

Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France

We start in front of Notre Dame’s facade as we trace the Ile de la Cité’s rich history.
The spiritual and scientific relevance of Point Zero to Paris.
We’ll look at the statues, murals, & paintings closely and the learn the legends behind them.
Observe the depictions on the central doorway as they tell us the story of the last judgement.
Do you see a row of 28 statues? There’s a quirky, but sad tale behind them!
Walk down the central aisle as we soak in the grandeur of Notre Dame’s architecture.
We look at the Rose Windows and understand the symbolisms they hold.
A place of reflection and full of stories that walk you through Jesus’s life.
Look closely at the splendour and genius of Notre Dame’s architecture.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

Discover this breath-taking chapel with the world's largest collection of original stained-glass windows.
We'll discover the story of the King who build this chapel - Saint Louis.
Discover the upper chamber. We dare you to name a more beautiful sight in Paris.
A closer look at the architectural and artistic genius of the chapel.
Palais de la Cité - we trace the Roman lineage and the events that took place in this courtyard.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Tour de l'Horloge, Conciergerie 2 Conciergerie, 75001 Paris France

A little-known gem that was a gift for the people of Paris.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ile de la Cite, Ile de la Cite, Paris, Ile-de-France

We finish the tour with a stunning view of the medieval remnants of the Palais de la Cité.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: La Colonnade du Louvre, Place du Louvre, 75001 Paris France

Learn how this overlooked masterpiece has influenced some of the world's most iconic architectural wonders.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Louvre Museum, 99 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris France

Discover the oldest part of the Louvre, as we map its origins.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pyramide du Louvre, Cour Napoleon, 75010 Paris France

We'll trace the history of Grand Louvre Palace and the stories of its residents. Inspired by the pyramids of Giza, we'll explore the past while looking to the future.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Statue Equestre de Louis XIV, Cour Napoleon At the Pyramide du Louvre, 75010 Paris France

Discover how the Sun King's rule (Louis XIV) shaped the course of history and learn about the rise and fall of Napoleon at the Arc du Carrousel, another important chapter in French history.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tuileries, Ciripcău 75001, France

The (now destroyed) Tuileries have witnessed a lot and have their own story to tell.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tuileries Garden, 75001 Paris, France

We'll listen to some funny anecdotes about the weird and wonderful scenes the garden has seen.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris France

We finish with the full story behind the world's most famous revolution!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Odette, 77 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris, France

We start at a little corner of medieval Paris, away from the bustle.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Shakespeare and Company, 37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005 Paris, France

We pause at a famous & beloved bookstore of English language.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Square Rene Viviani, 75005 Paris France

We discover an old church and a beautiful legend at this serene spot.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Quais de la Seine, 75008 Paris France

We discover old books, maps, art and the legacy of Notre Dame.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Ile Saint-Louis, Ile Saint-Louis, Paris, Ile-de-France

We pause at a magnificent view by the river.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole, 24 Rue Chanoinesse, 75004 Paris, France

We pause by a picturesque spot as we learn about all the bridges.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, Pl. de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France

We stop at a lively square and get to know its past and present.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions
  • Access to your self-guided audio tour
  • Audio tour provided by a local or historian
  • Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
  • Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
  • Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture

Exclusions
  • Earphones
  • Mobile device
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France


Departure Time


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Historic Paris Walking Tours - Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle and The Louvre
3/14/2022 - 3/6/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:30 PM


Return Details

Pl. de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France

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Duration

3 to 4 hours


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