Join us as we visit 3 incredible Parisian landmarks, all conveniently located in the historical heart of the city. Sainte-Chapelle, the Conciergerie, and Notre Dame Cathedral await you on Ile-de-la-Cité. We’ll begin with skip-the-line access to the chapel of Sainte-Chapelle, one of Paris’ hidden gems.
Originally commissioned by Louis IX to be a home for the Crown of Thorns, Sainte-Chapelle was built in the Flamboyant Gothic style in just 7 years. You will have the chance to see the ‘Jewel Box of Paris’ and its 1,100 stained glass windows. From there, we’ll make our way to the Conciergerie, a prison used during the French Revolution for those awaiting the guillotine. Marie Antoinette is their most famous inmate, and you can see a recreation of her cell while learning about how this building was used throughout the centuries.
Finally, we’ll enjoy a beautiful view of Notre Dame, France’s greatest example of Gothic architecture. This cathedral took nearly 200 years to be completed and was the inspiration for Victor Hugo’s famous novel The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Your guide will lead you through the amazing history of this church, including the 2019 fire, and fill you in on what’s being done to restore it now.
Your tour meets outside Brasserie Les Deux Palais, 3 Boulevard du Palais, 75004. If taking the metro, exit at “Cité” metro stop (line 4) in Place Louis Lépine and turn right to find the Brasserie on the corner of the road.
We require that all guests arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Due to the exclusive and timed nature of our entry into Sainte Chapelle, it's imperative that all guests arrive on time. We do not have the luxury of waiting for guests who are running late, or catching them up after the fact.
Your tour meets outside Brasserie Les Deux Palais, 3 Boulevard du Palais, 75004. If taking the metro, exit at “Cité” metro stop (line 4) in Place Louis Lépine and turn right to find the Brasserie on the corner of the road.
We require that all guests arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Due to the exclusive and timed nature of our entry into Sainte Chapelle, it's imperative that all guests arrive on time. We do not have the luxury of waiting for guests who are running late, or catching them up after the fact.
We meet just outside a café called Brasserie Les Deux Palais located at 3 Boulevard du Palais, 75004. The closest métro stop is Cité (line 4).
We request that all guests arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Due to the exclusive and timed nature of our entry into Sainte Chapelle, it's imperative that all guests arrive on time. We do not have the luxury of waiting for guests who are running late, or catching them up after the fact.
If you are having problems finding the meeting location for your tour, please call us at +33.1.85.08.19.76 and our staff will be happy to help you find your way.
Due to the devastating April 15th 2019 fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, this tour no longer goes inside the cathedral.
We feel that now, more than ever, it is important for our guests to visit Notre Dame and see that despite the fire, she is still standing beautiful and strong. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to introduce many of our guests throughout the years to the Notre Dame Cathedral, and we look forward to continuing to share her history and beauty in the months and years to come.
Yes, this tour is wheelchair accessible.
For this tour, we limit the group size to 19 guests per tour guide.
Of course! We are always eager to host families on our tours.
All entrance tickets to Sainte Chapelle are adult tickets and therefore there are no reductions. Infants (Ages 0-3) are, however, free of cost.
If you would like to book a larger group, please contact our Private Tours team at [email protected].
This tour operates in groups of 20 people maximum.
We're happy to offer free changes and 100% refund up to 24 hours before tour* Failure to cancel a reservation at least 24 hours prior to scheduled departure may result in forfeited travel funds. Fare difference may apply.