Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Statue d'Étienne Marcel, 1341 Quai de l'Hôtel de ville, 75004 Paris, France

Meet your guide In front of the Statue d'Étienne Marcel, 1341 Quai de l'Hôtel de ville, 75004 Paris, France

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Seine River, 75001 Paris France

Your amazing tour begins on the bank of the Seine River with a story of Bonaparte’s victory, which is commemorated by the Fontaine du Châtelet.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Square de la Tour Saint-Jacques, 75004 Paris, France

Nearby you can also see Saint-Jacques Tower, which is the only remaining part of a 16th-century church that was demolished during the French Revolution and the historic city hall Hôtel de Ville, which witnessed the proclamation of French Third Republic in 1870 and the Liberation of Paris in 1944.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Pont d'Arcole, 75004 Paris France

Enjoy the picturesque views as you walk across Pont d'Arcole to enter Ile de la Cité. Here, you will find traces of the darker days in the city’s history.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Notre-Dame, Notre-Dame, Paris, Ile-de-France

See the Deportation Martyrs Memorial to the people deported to concentration camps and the famed Notre Dame Cathedral, which almost completely burned down in 2019. Nevertheless, Notre Dame’s architecture, history and cultural value still make it one of the most beloved monuments of Paris.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Conciergerie, 2 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

Another point of interest will be the mighty Conciergerie, a medieval palace and the last prison of Marie Antoinette.

Visit the Conciergerie with skip-the-line tickets and learn more about its role as the medieval residence of the kings of France and a prison during the French Revolution.

Visit the Hall of the Men-at-Arms, which is the largest non-religious Gothic hall in Europe, the Prisoners’ Corridor, and Memorial chapel to Marie-Antoinette dedicated to the Queen who was imprisoned, tried and sentenced at Conciergerie.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Place Dauphine, Paris France

The tour will end at the charming Place Dauphine, where you can admire Pont Neuf and the equine statue of King Henri IV.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Boulevard du Palais, Bd du Palais, 75004 Paris, France

Discover the secrets of the oldest vestige of the Palais de la Cité.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, 10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

Choose the full 4-hour option to also visit the Sainte-Chapelle, the royal chapel of Palais de la Cité. We provide skip-the-line tickets to this attraction as well so you can skip all the waiting lines. This opulent Gothic chapel was built in the 13th century for King Louis IX and no expense was spared to decorate its interiors. Marvel at the extensive, original stained glass windows that depict biblical scenes, colorfully painted walls and ceilings, and numerous statues of the Apostles.

Duration: 1 hour

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

During this tour you will also have a chance to take a closer look at the Louvre Palace, which now houses the popular museum of art.



Duration: 10 minutes

• Private Walking Tour of Ile de la Cité (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
• 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
• Historical facts and legends of Paris
• Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (only in 3 and 4-hour options)
• Skip-the-line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (only in 4-hour option)
• Entry/Admission - Sainte-Chapelle

• Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (in 2-hour option)
• Skip-the-line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (in 2 and 3-hour options)

• Infants must sit on laps
• Near public transportation
• Stroller accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Tickets to the Conciergerie and the Sainte-Chapelle are not included in the basic 2-hour tour.
• Skip-the-line tickets include a reserved time slot for entry. You can skip the line to the ticket office but not for ticket validation and security checks.
• 3- and 4-hour tours: due to museum regulations, 1 licensed guide can lead a group of 1-8 people, so the price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France

Returns to original departure point

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

2 to 4 hours