Paris Trip Overview
Île de la Cité is a small island in the Seine river with a huge influence on the history of France. It’s where Paris was first settled, where some of the city’s greatest dramas were acted out, and where the most beautiful buildings were constructed. Find out how this tiny island became the center of one of Europe’s most vibrant cultures with this fascinating tour of Île de la Cité and the heart of Paris – including skip-the-line access to Sainte Chapelle and open tickets for a hour-long river cruise.
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Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Île-de-France, France
Île de la Cité is a small island in the Seine river with a huge influence on the history of France. It’s where Paris was first settled, where some of the city’s greatest dramas were acted out, and where the most beautiful buildings were constructed. Find out how this tiny island became the center of one of Europe’s most vibrant cultures with this fascinating tour of Île de la Cité and the heart of Paris – including skip-the-line access to Sainte Chapelle and open tickets for a hour-long river cruise.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Louvre Pyramid, 75001 Paris, France
Your day starts in front of the Louvre Pyramid. From there you’ll be taken for a stroll along the banks of the Seine, where you’ll hear all about the hidden history of this intriguing city, taking in its romantic sights along the way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Seine River, 75001 Paris France
Enjoy the Seine River and Pont Neuf and it’s many magnificent buildings from a new vantage point.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Place Dauphine, Paris France
From the gothic splendor of the bell towers of Notre Dame that inspired Victor Hugo to create his hunchback bell-ringer, to the tranquil, leafy Place Dauphine that offers breathing space and calm for its residents, you’ll see Paris from several entirely different perspectives, and discover exactly what makes it such a special place.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Latin Quarter, 75005 Paris France
After crossing the river into the historic Latin Quarter, you’ll stroll down meandering, cobbled, streets where you’ll hear the stories and learn of the characters – poets, philosophers, artists – that made Paris the City of Light.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France
As you approach the iconic Notre Dame, your guide will take you back in time hundreds of years to when the mighty cathedral (the distance from which all points in France are measured) was first built and Paris looked very different than it does today. You’ll be taken as close to the majestic landmark as the ongoing restoration will permit to give you the best views possible.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
You’ll head to the city’s most beautiful chapel – Sainte Chapelle. This royal chapel was originally built to house relics and today it’s still one of the most jaw-dropping rooms in Paris. It’s also one of the city’s most popular attractions. Luckily, you’ll have skip-the-line tickets, so you can spend more time enjoying the chapel and less waiting around!
Please note once you are inside the venue, this part of the tour is untimed and unguided.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Seine River, 75001 Paris France
Your tour guide will leave you the ticket for the river cruise, which you can use and enjoy at the end of the tour and the cruise itself has its own guide
Duration: 1 hour
