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Notre Dame and Ile de la Cite Legends Walking Tour
Discover the Secrets of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Exterior. Explore the island where Paris was born on a complete exterior walking tour. Start at Pont Neuf by the Statue of Henri IV, stroll through the hidden royal square of Place Dauphine, see the exterior of the Conciergerie, Marie-Antoinette's prison, and stand where Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was executed.Finish with a full guided tour of Notre-Dame from the outside: the peaceful Apse and Gargoyles Ga
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Overview
- ✓Discover the Secrets of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Exterior.
- ✓Explore the island where Paris was born on a complete exterior walking tour.
- ✓Hear the story of the 2019 fire and the 2024 restoration.
- ✓Exterior-only tour, no entry included.
Discover the Secrets of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Exterior. Explore the island where Paris was born on a complete exterior walking tour. Start at Pont Neuf by the Statue of Henri IV, stroll through the hidden royal square of Place Dauphine, see the exterior of the Conciergerie, Marie-Antoinette's prison, and stand where Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was executed.Finish with a full guided tour of Notre-Dame from the outside: the peaceful Apse and Gargoyles Garden for the best views of the flying buttresses and chimeras, plus the iconic Main Facade, Portal of the Last Judgment and Rose Window. Hear the story of the 2019 fire and the 2024 restoration. Exterior-only tour, no entry included.
Discover the Secrets of Île de la Cité and Notre-Dame Exterior. Explore the island where Paris was born on a complete exterior walking tour. Start at Pont Neuf by the Statue of Henri IV, stroll through the hidden royal square of Place Dauphine, see the exterior of the Conciergerie, Marie-Antoinette's prison, and stand where Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was executed.Finish with a full guided tour of Notre-Dame from the outside: the peaceful Apse and Gargoyles Garden for the best views of the flying buttresses and chimeras, plus the iconic Main Facade, Portal of the Last Judgment and Rose Window. Hear the story of the 2019 fire and the 2024 restoration. Exterior-only tour, no entry included.
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What’s Included
- ✓Licensed expert local guide
- ✓Full exterior visit of Notre-Dame Cathedral
- ✓Guided exterior walking tour of Île de la Cité
- ✓Headsets to hear the guide clearly (if needed)
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Entry inside Notre-Dame Cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle or Conciergerie - this is an exterior-only tour
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗Food and drinks
- ✗Gratuities (optional)
What to Bring
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Look for Your guide holding a sign with Premium city tour logo. Metro: Pont Neuf (Line 7)
🏁 End point
Look for Your guide holding a sign with Premium city tour logo. Metro: Pont Neuf (Line 7)
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Book at least
- 1 hour(s) before
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Infant 0–4 · Child 5–17 · Adult 18–99
- Ticket
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts. Present your mobile voucher to our guide who will be holding a sign with our company logo Premium City tour. The tour starts on time. In case of delay, the guide must leave and no refund will be issued. We recommend arriving early.
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour options
- English Walking Tour: English guide
- Spanish Group Tour: Spanish guide
- French Group Tour: Visite Guidée Extérieure
Itinerary
15 min
Your guide will meet you at the Statue of Henri IV on Pont Neuf, where the tour will begin. Look for the guide holding a Premium City Tour sign.
10 min
With your guide, discover the Conciergerie — the former medieval royal palace turned into the most feared prison of the French Revolution, where Marie Antoinette spent her final days.
10 min
Admire the exterior of Sainte-Chapelle with your expert guide and understand why it’s considered the jewel of Gothic art
10 min
Stand at the very spot where Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, was burned at the stake in 1314. With your guide, hear his legendary final curse and the mysterious end of the Templar Order.
25 min
Discover Notre-Dame Cathedral from all angles. Admire the iconic Main Facade with its Rose Window and the Portal of the Last Judgment, then walk to the peaceful Apse and Gargoyles Garden behind the cathedral for a unique view of the flying buttresses, chimeras and stained glass away from the crowds.
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