Ile de la Cité Guided Tour, Cruise and Notre Dame with Audioguide
Description
After over 5 years of restoration following the 2019 fire, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes visitors once again. Step inside this Gothic masterpiece with timed reserved entry and explore centuries of art, architecture, and spirituality. Download the audioguide on your smartphone, to enjoy a self-paced tour of the breathtaking interior—from soaring naves to dazzling stained-glass windows. A local expert will also be present to enrich your visit with historical context and little-known insights. Continue your discovery with a guided walking tour around the cathedral’s exterior and the historic Île de la Cité. Stroll through charming medieval streets as your guide shares stories of Notre-Dame’s construction, significance, and dramatic history. End your experience with a Seine River cruise, taking in spectacular views of Paris’s most famous landmarks—including Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower, and the Louvre—from the water. A perfect finale to a deep and memorable cultural journey.
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After more than 5 years of closure following the fire in 2019, discover or rediscover the legendary Gothic monument that is Notre-Dame Cathedral.
After exploring the interior, continue your journey with a 1-hour guided walking tour around the cathedral’s exterior and the surrounding historic district. Wander through the charming streets of the Île de la Cité as your guide shares captivating tales of medieval Paris, architectural evolutions, and dramatic moments that shaped the cathedral’s long history, from its construction in the 12th century to its ongoing restoration today
To complete this cultural experience, board a Seine River cruise with Vedettes du Pont Neuf. As you glide along the water, enjoy panoramic views of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, from the majestic Notre-Dame façade to the Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. This relaxing, narrated cruise offers the perfect perspective to admire the city’s beauty from the river that flows through its heart.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
- Please note that Notre-Dame is an active place of worship, and visitors are required to have their shoulders and knees covered to enter.
- Audio guide is available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish from an audio app. Make sure your phone is fully charged and don’t forget your headphones!