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Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame Exterior Walking Tour
Discover the historic heart of Paris on a 90-minute walk across Île de la Cité. Explore riverside streets, medieval landmarks, and the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral while hearing stories about the royal, religious, and revolutionary events that shaped the city. Explore the birthplace of Paris on a walking tour across Île de la Cité, the historic island located in the heart of the River Seine. Beginning near Pont Neuf, walk through streets that have witnessed centuries of royal power, medieva
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Overview
- ✓Discover the historic heart of Paris on a 90-minute walk across Île de la Cité.
- ✓Explore riverside streets, medieval landmarks, and the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral while hearing stories about the royal, religious, and revolutionary events that shaped the city.
- ✓Explore the birthplace of Paris on a walking tour across Île de la Cité, the historic island located in the heart of the River Seine.
- ✓Beginning near Pont Neuf, walk through streets that have witnessed centuries of royal power, medieval life, political change, and revolution.
- ✓Discover important landmarks and enjoy views of the Seine while learning how this small island became the foundation of modern Paris.
Discover the historic heart of Paris on a 90-minute walk across Île de la Cité. Explore riverside streets, medieval landmarks, and the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral while hearing stories about the royal, religious, and revolutionary events that shaped the city. Explore the birthplace of Paris on a walking tour across Île de la Cité, the historic island located in the heart of the River Seine. Beginning near Pont Neuf, walk through streets that have witnessed centuries of royal power, medieval life, political change, and revolution. Discover important landmarks and enjoy views of the Seine while learning how this small island became the foundation of modern Paris. The highlight of the experience is the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Admire its famous façade, Gothic architecture, towers, sculptures, and legendary gargoyles while learning about the cathedral’s construction, history, and restoration following the 2019 fire.
Discover the historic heart of Paris on a 90-minute walk across Île de la Cité. Explore riverside streets, medieval landmarks, and the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral while hearing stories about the royal, religious, and revolutionary events that shaped the city. Explore the birthplace of Paris on a walking tour across Île de la Cité, the historic island located in the heart of the River Seine. Beginning near Pont Neuf, walk through streets that have witnessed centuries of royal power, medieval life, political change, and revolution. Discover important landmarks and enjoy views of the Seine while learning how this small island became the foundation of modern Paris. The highlight of the experience is the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral. Admire its famous façade, Gothic architecture, towers, sculptures, and legendary gargoyles while learning about the cathedral’s construction, history, and restoration following the 2019 fire.
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What’s Included
- ✓Discover Notre-Dame’s Gothic architecture and famous gargoyles
- ✓See the location of Point Zero, the geographical centre of Paris
- ✓Admire the exterior of Notre-Dame Cathedral and learn about its rich history
- ✓Learn about medieval Paris, French royalty, and revolutionary events
- ✓90-minute tour of Île de la Cité, the historic birthplace of Paris, with an expert guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Entrance into Notre-Dame Cathedral
- ✗Entrance to the archaeological crypt
- ✗Hotel pick up and drop off
- ✗Gratuities
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled start time. Your guide will be waiting in front of the statue of Henri IV, holding a blue sign marked “Epic Tours.”
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Child 3–12 · Adult 13–99
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
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Begin beside Paris’s oldest standing bridge and learn about its connection to the kings, residents, and development of the city.
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Walk across the historic island while discovering stories about medieval Paris, royal authority, justice, religion, and the French Revolution.
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Arrive outside Notre-Dame Cathedral and admire its façade, towers, sculptures, and Gothic architectural details. Learn about its construction, major historical events, the 2019 fire, and its restoration.
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See the area marking the traditional geographical centre of Paris and discover the traditions associated with this historic location.
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