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Notre-Dame & Île de la Cité Guided Walk with Seine Cruise

Paris, FranceAbout 2.5 hoursGuided in English

Explore the heart of medieval Paris with a live guide, then see it all again from the river. A great introduction to the city's oldest quarter.

About 2.5 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small group, typically up to 20 travellersKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Live guide on the Île de la Cité
  • Notre-Dame's architecture and restoration story
  • Medieval lanes, the Conciergerie and the Pont Neuf
  • Sightseeing cruise on the Seine
  • Easy walking pace

Full description

Paris began on the Île de la Cité, and this tour starts there too. A live guide walks you around Notre-Dame, explaining its Gothic architecture, the 2019 fire and the restoration that followed, before continuing through the island’s lanes to spots like the Conciergerie and the Pont Neuf.

The tour finishes with a sightseeing cruise on the Seine, so you can see the cathedral, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower from the water. The guided part is walking-based and runs at an easy pace.

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide

    Meet near Notre-Dame on the Île de la Cité.

  2. Notre-Dame

    Learn the cathedral's history and restoration story.

  3. Island walk

    Continue past the Conciergerie and down to the Pont Neuf.

  4. Seine cruise

    Board a sightseeing boat for around an hour on the river.

Included

  • Live guided walking tour
  • Seine sightseeing cruise ticket
  • Onboard commentary
  • Local guide for the walking section

Not included

  • Entry to paid monuments
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Parvis de Notre-Dame, Île de la Cité; exact point on your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Entry to the cathedral is free but queues vary; it may not be part of the guided time.
  • Services and events can limit access around the cathedral.
  • Cruise schedules vary by season.

Frequently asked questions

Do we go inside Notre-Dame?

The guided walk focuses on the exterior and island; you can visit the interior, which is free, before or after.

Can I take the cruise later?

Often yes; check the cruise ticket's validity on your confirmation.

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