Paris

Paris: Notre Dame Island Tour & Sainte-Chapelle Entrance Ticket

Paris, France

Notre Dame and Ile de la Cite Tour with Skip the Line Visit of the Sainte Chapelle Combo Tour

1 hour 30 minutes
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the heart of Paris on this highlights tour that visits Île de la Cité, home to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Explore the site of the city’s original founding on a walking tour and learn about the cathedral's restoration efforts. Then cross the Seine to see the famous Shakespeare and Company bookstore and take a self-guided tour of the 13th-century chapel, Sainte-Chapelle, with skip-the-line tickets.

Explore the medieval streets of Île de la Cité, home to Notre Dame
Admire Notre Dame Cathedral’s stylish Gothic facade
Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the 13th-century Sainte Chappelle
Marvel at the stained glass window displays for which the chapel is famous

What's Included

Expert Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance ticket and Skip the Line access to Sainte Chapelle
Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

15 Pl. du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris, France
Meet your guide at the statue of Henri IV [a man on a horse], in the middle of Pont Neuf- at the western end of Ile de la Cite. Pont Neuf is the bridge that links Ile de la Cite to both the left and right banks of Paris. Nearest Metro: Pont Neuf (Line 7) or Cite (Line 4)

Start time

10:15 AM

End point

Sainte-Chapelle
10 Bd du Palais, 75001 Paris, France

What To Expect

Ile de la Cite

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass By)

Sainte-Chapelle

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
Entrance into religious sites requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

4.5

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Brilliant tour with a fantastic guide

Natasha_B, Oct 2019

Me and my wife took this tour in October. Our tour guide called john was absolutely fantastic! He was very knowledgeable, friendly and was always willing to answer all of the questions. Even tho the notre dame cathedral was damaged by fire and could not enter it did not spoil this tour as there was loads to see. The Sainte-Chapelle is a must see for everyone. Jim & tash uk

Clueless Guide

SRM12312, Aug 2019

The guide was a young lady (from India) who had spent 8 whole months in Paris. She was rather clueless on the history of the place. Very disappointing. City Wonders was the local tour operator.

Brilliant...guide knowledge and...

Rachel H, Aug 2018

Brilliant...guide knowledge and enthusiasm was awesome. Time inside the cathedral needed to be longer as we have to go back today to see it all.

Shannon was great. Very informative...

Christine_S, Jul 2018

Shannon was great. Very informative tour. My teens loved the historical details.

THIS TOUR IS A SCAM. DO NOT BOOK...

Peter G, Jul 2018

THIS TOUR IS A SCAM. DO NOT BOOK! When we arrived at the tour, we were told Notre Dame was closed due to a religious ceremony and that Sainte Chappelle was closed until 4:00. THESE TURNED OUT TO BE LIES! We were NOT given a tour of the old city either.

Loved it! Our guide was very passion...

fdil6, Dec 2017

Loved it! Our guide was very passion it about the history of both churches. She made it very interesting to listen to.

Notre Dame was very good but Sainte...

Debra S, Nov 2017

Notre Dame was very good but Sainte Chapelle is not to be missed - so beautiful.

Davor was an extremely informed...

Gigi C, Oct 2017

Davor was an extremely informed guide. He was able to bring in personalities of history and make us feel the past. He made Paris even more memorable. The city is amazing and knowing more about the past was incredible. Notre Dame was a moving experience and Sainte Chapelle more gorgeous than you can imagine. Both will stay with us for life. The cost of the tour is well worth it and I highly recommend City Wonders and Davor. Always love VIP and not standing in line!

We could only wish that our tour...

Cathy T, Sep 2017

We could only wish that our tour guide, Avi, had personal time to lead more tours. We were exceptionally pleased with the information provided, both historic and artistic style, as our guide was not only a student but a teacher as well. This was easily one of the best tours we participated in during our ten days stay in France. Meeting on the Pont Neuf, and walking along the Seine River, past the Hall of Justice where trials of those accused of crimes against the people of France during the French Revolution was fascinating. Our arrival to the grounds of Notre Dame Cathedral through the center front gate was awe inspiring. Avi drew our attention to the architectural features as well as the symbolism and reminded us of the time span involved in the construction of this landmark. We look forward to a return trip to France based on what we have seen, experienced and learned on this trip. Vive La France!

I took several tours in Europe and...

Michelle C, Aug 2017

I took several tours in Europe and this was one of my least favorite. The guide makes or breaks the tour and Ruben just didn't cut it for me, unfortunately. We focused on many details that didn't interest me and didn't even go into the first building until an hour into the tour. 9 out of 15 people in our group left the tour midway through. We then stood outside of Sainte Chappelle for 30 min just talking while it was raining on us and we could have been inside enjoying the views. Also just FYI there is no skipping lines at Notre Dame.

Great tour guide. Nice and...

Ari, Aug 2017

Great tour guide. Nice and knowledgeable. Loved this. We were jet lagged, but still enjoyed the tour and the history a lot. Used the restroom before this tour! Paris is not the best place of you really gotta use the restroom. :/

Avi was the perfect guide!!! So...

dlbla1a2, Jul 2017

Avi was the perfect guide!!! So knowledgeable but in a way that made hearing all the info fun and entertaining!

This was a great tour. Our guide...

Frances M, May 2017

This was a great tour. Our guide, Charlie, was knowledgable, friendly and helpful. Note - this is a 2.5 hour tour and there are NO restroom stops, so prepare accordingly. Restrooms are a challenge in Paris, but there is a solution - Starbucks has clean restrooms for the price of a java.

Fantastic tour guide of Notre Dame...

HEATHER T, Feb 2017

Fantastic tour guide of Notre Dame inside and outside walking tour and love skip-the-line tickets - don't miss Sainte-Chapelle!

Definitely worth going to Sainte...

Lindsey_H, Jan 2017

Definitely worth going to Sainte Chapelle as well. Having a tour guide to explain the history of the island and the background of the churches was very enriching.

We loved our tour guide and found...

Chris A, Oct 2016

We loved our tour guide and found the tour Informative, and interactive. The information that printed up about the meeting point was not entirely clear. The meeting point is directly by the Metro entry point, next to the flower market.

This was the worst tour I have every...

Peggie L, Sep 2016

This was the worst tour I have every been on. First we had a hard time finding the meeting location. The taxi driver or the police man we asked for directions also could not find the location. We found other travelers walking around looking as well and we ended up helping them find the location. We arrived a few minutes late but not before they left the meeting location. When we arrived the tour guide did not have enough headphones for us to hear her tour. I don't understand how this happened because we reserved and paid for this in advance. She then went on to say that it was too bad we were late. We weren't that late and we ultimately had reservations so the equipment should have been made available. She did not try to procure us any other equipment rather she just kept telling us we were late. When we got to Notre Dame and went inside we could not hear her at all and she said that's what you get for being late, So we left and did Notre Dame on our own but we missed Sainte Chapelle because we didn't have tickets. Which she would not give us. This is by far the worst tour I have ever been on and definitely would not recommend it or the tour guide.

Great guide, the crowds were a bit...

Terri G, Aug 2016

Great guide, the crowds were a bit much but it was high season, she delivered an excellant history and description of everything.

This tour was outstanding because it...

Kathleen L, Jul 2016

This tour was outstanding because it was interesting, we learned a lot about the history of Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle, and we were able to go directly in without waiting because of skip the line access. Our tour guide, Charlie, was the best tour guide we've ever had. He is a history student and tells great history of the happenings in these places. He also showed great care and respect for those who were on the tour. This tour is a must.

This was an amazing tour. Avi, our...

Bobbie Z, Jul 2016

This was an amazing tour. Avi, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about Notre Dame and St. Chapelle. He's passionate about the history and art of both - making the experience one we will remember.