Explore the heart of Paris on this tour of Île de la Cité, starting at the equestrian statue of Henri IV. We’ll explore the scenic Place Dauphine and admire the medieval grandeur of the Tour de l’Horloge and the Conciergerie, once home to royalty and revolutionaries alike. Your guide will share local culture, from the rich legal history of the Palais de Justice to the bustling Marché aux Fleurs (flower market). See the stunning Sainte-Chapelle and Notre Dame Cathedral as your guide points out the interesting details to notice in their Gothic facades.
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In demand: 30 of the next 38 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
You’ll start your tour at the iconic equestrian statue of Henri IV, known as the “Good King.” It symbolizes the king’s achievements in bringing stability to France after the Wars of Religion.
This peaceful green oasis sits at the tip of Île de la Cité and offers you scenic views of the Seine River. It’s named after King Henri IV who was known as the “Vert Galant” for his romantic escapades.
Next, you’ll visit this triangular square hidden in the heart of Île de la Cité, one of Paris’s most charming and quiet spots. Built by Henri IV, it was designed to create a peaceful residential area.
You will then pass by the Court of Appeal, an essential part of the French judicial system, where key legal appeals are heard. Here, you’ll be able to admire its impressive façade from the outside.
Your guide will show you this clock tower, one of the oldest in Paris, installed in 1370 to symbolize royal power and justice. It’s a reminder of the medieval importance of timekeeping in city life.
You’ll be able to admire the grand exterior of the Conciergerie, once a royal palace and later a notorious prison during the French Revolution. Its Gothic architecture hints at its dark history. Upgrade your ticket to include a post-tour visit inside this unusual medieval building.
You will also discover the classical exterior of the Palace of Justice, which has been the center of judicial power for centuries, housing the country’s highest courts.
Your guide will take you by the exterior of the Sainte-Chapelle church, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture famous for its stunning stained glass windows.
Before you reach the end of the guided tour, you’ll discover this historic flower market located on Île de la Cité. Named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, it’s a picturesque spot to explore nature in the heart of the city.
Here you can admire the Gothic architecture that has captivated visitors for centuries. You will see its iconic façade, intricate sculptures, and towering spires. (Entry not included.)
Your walking tour ends outside the Archeological Crypt.
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Paris Notre-Dame Interior or Exterior Walking Tour lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 11 stops.
Prices start at $34 per person for this Paris experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:15 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:15 AM, and 2:30 PM.
Children aged 4–17 pay from $26, adults from $34. Infants go free.
It can: 30 of the next 38 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide in front of the statue of Henri IV on the Pont Neuf bridge. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”. For easier navigation, you can paste this address into Google Maps: 15 Pl. du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 69 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 2,311 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by ExperienceFirst.
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Our guide Benedicte was informative and friendly. She walked with us through the ile de la cite pointing out and giving us information about the historical buildings and events. It was a good introduction to ancient paris.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re glad Benedicte made your experience so enjoyable and helped bring the history of Île de la Cité to life. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her! 😊
While passing through Paris, we went to see Notre Dame de Paris, which had been under renovation since the fire. A simple visit without a guide, but enough to realize the renovations undertaken. We were very moved; such a beautiful place deserved to be put back on its feet. I say thank you for giving this place back what it deserves.......Rising from its ashes :)
Merci du fond du cœur pour ce message si touchant. La réouverture et la renaissance de Notre-Dame sont un moment d'émotion intense pour nous tous à Paris, et savoir que votre visite vous a autant marqués nous touche énormément. Merci d'être venus admirer ce magnifique travail de restauration!
Had a great experience touring around Notre Dame and the surrounding area with our very knowledgeable guide, Matt. We were supposed to be in a group but when the others canceled, it turned into a private tour. A really fun and informative morning and would highly recommend!
Hi Kristine, thank you so much! We are thrilled you had such a fun and informative time with Matt. We would love to host you again!
Guide was very good. Was not notified that the skip the queue was not available which was paid for. Very poor communication from the tour company. When we arrived the queue was huge. Did not wait as the temperature was horrible and the wait time was at least a hour and a half. Very poor
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the guide. We’d like to clarify that this experience is an exterior walking tour of Notre-Dame, and entry to the cathedral is not included, as admission is free for visitors. We’re sorry for any confusion regarding the experience and appreciate your feedback.
Matt was a very enthusiastic, passionate, friendly and knowledgeable local. He knew the area and Paris extensively and made the tour very enjoyable. He went out of his way to please including showing me where an amazing fromage shop was. Thanks Matt!
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad Matt made the tour such an enjoyable experience and went the extra mile to help along the way. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him! 😊
Our tour guide Sagar was great! So informative and knowledgeable. Told us several things I had no idea about both about Paris and Notre Dame. Great exercise and great experience. Very recommended.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We are thrilled to hear that Sagar provided such an informative and memorable experience at Notre Dame. We hope to welcome you back on another tour soon!
Great exterior background tour!
Thank you for the four stars! We are so happy you had a great time on the exterior background tour of Notre-Dame.
Matt is a fantastic guide. Even though he’s not French, he knows both ancient and modern history extremely well. He’s knowledgeable about architecture, medieval history, literature, and current events. He uses helpful audiovisual guides, makes jokes, and his tone of voice keeps the audience fully engaged throughout the tour.
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We're delighted that Matt's wide-ranging knowledge, from architecture and medieval history to literature and modern Paris, made the tour so engaging. It's great to hear that his humor, audiovisual materials, and storytelling kept everyone interested throughout the experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him! 😊
Good experience in good weather. Not sure it would be great if raining!
Thank you for joining us! We're so glad you had a great experience and got to enjoy the tour in beautiful weather. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Matt was awesome! He was very knowledgeable, friendly and passionate.
Thanks for the awesome review! Matt will be thrilled to hear his knowledge, friendly vibe, and passion made your tour such a great experience. We hope to see you on another adventure soon
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