Paris: Notre-Dame Visit & City Island or Latin Quarter Walk Notre-Dame Cathedral Interior Visit and Ile-de-La Cité Walk
ID: GYG563380-O-1586138
Category:
Country: Luxembourg
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join us for an exclusive and intimate group tour in the most colorful neighbourhood of Paris.
Follow your guide for 2 hours to explore a melting pot of literature, history, culture and more
Discover the historic heart of Paris with an expert guide as you explore the charming streets of the Latin Quarter or Ile-de-la-Cité and admire the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral.
This immersive walking tour will transport you through centuries of history, from Roman times to the present day.
Your journey begins at the Notre-Dame Cathedral or around the majestic Fontaine Saint-Michel, a dramatic 19th-century fountain featuring a striking statue of Archangel Michael defeating the Devil, according the option chosen.
Explore the amazing Notre-Dame Cathedral inside if you take this option and then you'll discover the heart of Paris strolling around in Ile-de-la-Cité where Paris came alive.
Stroll in the Latin Quarter’s small, lively and cobblestone streets. to the beautiful St. Séverin Church, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Marvel at its medieval stained-glass windows and double ambulatory, one of the most stunning examples in Paris. Your guide will reveal fascinating stories about this lesser-known but enchanting hidden gothic gem.
Step back in time as you admire the impressive ruins of the Cluny Roman Baths, remnants of the grand Roman city of Lutetia. Discover how these baths played a central role in the daily life of Paris’s early inhabitants and learn about the adjacent Cluny Museum’s treasures.
Continue uphill to the awe-inspiring Panthéon, a neoclassical mausoleum where French icons like Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie rest. Your guide will share the story of this landmark, originally built as a church but later transformed into a monument to French excellence where rest France’s great minds.
Follow your guide along a picturesque and historic street lined with bookshops, cafés, and hidden courtyards. During this charming stroll feel the essence of the Latin Quarter, a district that has been the intellectual and artistic hub of Paris for centuries.
Right next to Notre Dame Cathedral, nestled in a quiet square, St. Julien le Pauvre is one of the oldest churches in Paris, dating back to the 12th century. This charming Byzantine-style church offers a unique contrast to the grandeur of Notre-Dame. Learn about its fascinating history and its role in the city's medieval past.
Your tour culminates at the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral.
You also have the option of experiencing the magic of Paris like never before. A captivating 1 hour boat tour on the most beautiful avenue in the city of lights, the iconic Seine River. With audio explanations get to see panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame and Ile de la Cité, Les Invalides, where Napoleon rests, Musée d’Orsay, Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde and Grand Palais all passing under the most beautiful bridges of the Seine River.
Follow your guide to uncover all secrets of the origins of Paris, historical and cultural, lively and colourful…
Highlights
- Fontaine Saint-Michel, a dramatic 19th-century fountain with a striking statue
- St. Séverin Church, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture
- Panthéon, a neoclassical mausoleum where French icons lay to rest
- The legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Sainte-Chapelle
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is flat-walking but not suitable for persons with mobility impairments. You may consider booking a private tour.
Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather during the tour, we run the tour rain or shine.
Our meeting point is in front of Notre Dame Cathedral at the Statue of Charlemagne on his horse. Your guide will be at the statue with a sign saying “Connecting France”
Consider not taking Uber or Taxi for this spot as traffic might make you be late.
INCLUDED
- Guide
- Walking tour
- 1 hour Seine River Boat Cruise (optional)
NOT INCLUDED
- Pick-up /drop-off services from your accommodation
- Entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral (optional)
- Food and beverages
- Tips
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.