Ile de la Cité Guided Tour, Cruise and Notre Dame with Audioguide
Description
After over 5 years of restoration following the 2019 fire, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes visitors once again. Step inside this Gothic masterpiece with timed reserved entry and explore centuries of art, architecture, and spirituality. Download the audioguide on your smartphone, to enjoy a self-paced tour of the breathtaking interior—from soaring naves to dazzling stained-glass windows. A local expert will also be present to enrich your visit with historical context and little-known insights. Continue your discovery with a guided walking tour around the cathedral’s exterior and the historic Île de la Cité. Stroll through charming medieval streets as your guide shares stories of Notre-Dame’s construction, significance, and dramatic history. End your experience with a Seine River cruise, taking in spectacular views of Paris’s most famous landmarks—including Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre—from the water. A perfect finale to a deep and memorable cultural journey.
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After more than 5 years of closure following the fire in 2019, discover or rediscover the legendary Gothic monument that is Notre-Dame Cathedral.
After exploring the interior, continue your journey with a 1-hour guided walking tour around the cathedral’s exterior and the surrounding historic district. Wander through the charming streets of the Île de la Cité as your guide shares captivating tales of medieval Paris, architectural evolutions, and dramatic moments that shaped the cathedral’s long history, from its construction in the 12th century to its ongoing restoration today
To complete this cultural experience, board a Seine River cruise with Vedettes du Pont Neuf. As you glide along the water, enjoy panoramic views of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, from the majestic Notre-Dame façade to the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. This relaxing, narrated cruise offers the perfect perspective to admire the city’s beauty from the river that flows through its heart.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
- Please note that Notre-Dame is an active place of worship, and visitors are required to have their shoulders and knees covered to enter.
- Audio guide is available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish from an audio app. Make sure your phone is fully charged and don’t forget your headphones!
Reviews(5)
The tour guide was great but the tour was lacking. For price I expected more, all other tours booked were awesome
Dear Sandy, Thank you for your comment. We are glad to know that you enjoyed your tour to Ile de la Cité. We truly appreciate your feedback and we will forward your comments to the relevant department, as it helps us to continuously improve our service. We hope to see you again! Kind regards, Paris City Vision
No audio guide , but a download with a link given by the person who greets us at the meeting point. Provide headphones to respect the silence in the cathedral.. the first comments concern the outside of the cathedral, the facade, but the info had not been given at the beginning. Very friendly guide, but very succinct explanation of the exteriors.
Merci pour votre retour. Nous sommes désolés si les informations concernant le format du guide audio et le déroulement des commentaires n’étaient pas suffisamment claires au départ. Nous prenons note de vos remarques concernant les explications extérieures et le besoin de mieux informer les visiteurs en amont. Nous sommes néanmoins ravis que vous ayez apprécié la sympathie du guide. Cordialement,
Alberto was a great guide. The tour ran at a comfortable pace with lots of great information shared. Easy group access to Notre Dame. An hour touring the local sites and then a trip down the Seine. Excellent value for money.
Dear Steven, Thank you for your review. We’re pleased to hear that Alberto made the tour enjoyable with his pacing and insights, and that you appreciated the smooth access to Notre Dame and the Seine experience. We’re glad you found it excellent value. Kind Regards,
I was looking for a way to get last minute Notre Dame tickets, while skipping the line. And this is perfect. Guide was prompt and helpful. Walked us to the group entrance and entry took 30 seconds. I wasn’t able to attend the additional experiences but that’s just a bonus to me. The value was in avoiding the line. The audio guide was also great.
Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We’re delighted to hear that the experience met your expectations and that you found it to be the perfect solution for a last-minute visit to Notre Dame. Skipping the line and saving valuable time is exactly what we aim to provide, so it’s great to know we delivered on that. We’re also pleased that you enjoyed the audio guide and found our team prompt and helpful. Hopefully, on your next visit, you’ll be able to enjoy the additional experiences as well! Thank you again for choosing us — we hope to welcome you back soon. Warm regards,
Great experience, nice guide, organization good. Had to download the app, worked just fine. Cathedral amazing, getting the option with time slot reserved would make the experience unforgettable
Dear Giovanni, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad to hear you had a great experience and that everything—from the organization to the guide and app—worked well. We're especially pleased you enjoyed the cathedral, and we're happy you were able to benefit from the included reserved time slot. It really does make the visit more seamless and memorable. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you again on another tour soon! Best regards,