Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour
Overview
Explore the heart of Paris’s Old Town, the historic Ile de la Cité. See the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral! Extended options: visit Marie Antoinette's prison in the Conciergerie and the beautiful Sainte-Chapelle with skip-the-line tickets.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Ile de la Cité Highlights
Join this walking tour of Ile de la Cité to see highlights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, Saint-Jacques Tower and the Conciergerie (exterior only).
3-hour: Ile de la Cité & Conciergerie
Join this walking tour of Ile de la Cité to visit the Conciergerie and see highlights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saint-Jacques Tower.
4-hour: Ile de la Cité, Concierge & Sainte-Chapelle
Join this walking tour of Ile de la Cité to visit the Sainte-Chapelle and the Concierge, and see highlights such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saint-Jacques Tower.
What's Included
- Private Walking Tour of Ile de la Cité (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 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)
- Historical facts and legends of Paris
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Meeting Location
Avenue Victoria
75001 Paris, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Statue d'Étienne Marcel
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Seine River
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tour Saint-Jacques
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pont d'Arcole
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Notre-Dame
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Conciergerie
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Place Dauphine
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Boulevard du Palais
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Sainte-Chapelle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Louvre Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour?
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Activity code: C-332536P603
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Private Walking Tour of Ile de la Cité (number of attractions depends on the selected option).
- 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).
- Historical facts and legends of Paris.
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (in 2-hour option).
- Skip-the-line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (in 2 and 3-hour options).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Private Walking Tour of Ile de la Cité (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 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)
- Historical facts and legends of Paris
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Skip-the-line tickets to Conciergerie (in 2-hour option)
- Skip-the-line tickets to Sainte-Chapelle (in 2 and 3-hour options)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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.
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