Top-Rated Churches in Paris Private Walking Tour
Description
Discover the most historically, culturally and architecturally important churches of Paris. See the world-famous Notre Dame Cathedral and visit Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois and the Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Extended option: visit the Sainte-Chapelle. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2,5-hour: Top Churches Tour Join this tour to visit 2 outstanding churches: Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, explore Paris’s Old Town, and see the Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior only). 3,5-hour: Top Churches & Sainte-Chapelle Join this tour to visit 3 churches: Sainte-Chapelle, Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, explore the Old Town, and see the Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior only). Experience the rich history and stunning architecture of Paris’s most remarkable churches and cathedrals with the expertise of Rosotravel’s 5-Star Licensed Guide.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the Hôtel Louvre Saint-Honoré, 141 Rue St Honoré, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point
The tour begins with a visit to Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, a stunning 12th-century Gothic church located directly across from the Louver Palace. Step inside to admire stained glass, stone sculptures, a Flemish altarpiece and a unique "churchwarden's pew". As you explore the church interiors, your Local Guide will entertain you with historical facts and myths about religion in France, including the historic relationship between the King of France and the Pope as well as the reasons for the later separation of the Catholic Church and the State.
Take a walk down the picturesque Seine River to see the Saint-Jacques Tower, which is the only remaining part of a 16th-century church that was destroyed during the French Revolution. Head to the Ile de la Cité island and see one of the city’s most prominent icons - the Notre Dame Cathedral. Although the cathedral has been closed since the 2019 fire, you can still admire some of the stunning details of its Gothic exterior. Another amazing church on this route will be Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Originally founded in 506, this historic abbey was the center of intellectual life before the French Revolution. Inside this colorful Gothic church you will find tombs of Rene Descartes, Merovingian kings and other notable figures.
Visit one more sacred landmark of Paris, the Sainte-Chapelle (Holy Chapel). This extended tour includes skip-the-line tickets to a royal chapel within the medieval Palais de la Cité, a former residence of the Kings of France. Bypass the crowds and enter a small but richly decorated chapel, which is considered among the highest achievements of the Rayonnant period of Gothic architecture. Admire its stunning interiors and learn about the royal chapel’s important role in the political and cultural ambitions of King Louis IX and his successors.
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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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
- The number of attractions depends on your selected option. The basic 2.5-hour tour does not include entry to Sainte-Chapelle.
- Please arrive on time—some attractions have reserved time slots, and late arrival may limit your experience.
- This is a moderate walking tour with some uneven surfaces or steps. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
- Timed tickets let you bypass the ticket line, but there may still be queues due to security and high visitor volume.
- Church access may be limited during scheduled events, and parts or all of the building may be closed.
- In Sainte-Chapelle, one licensed guide can lead up to 7 people. Larger groups can request additional guides.
- Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance - we're happy to help!