Paris Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle Semi Private Tour

At a glance

Paris Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle Semi Private Tour is a 2h – 2h 30m small-group experience in Paris, France, operated by Walks In Europe. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 74 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $182.10 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Pre-reserved tickets for Sainte Chapelle and guided tour inside, Guided visit of Notre Dame Cathedral, Professional and local tour guides.

Quick facts

Duration

2h – 2h 30m

Group

Small group, up to 8 travellers

Languages

English

Pickup

Meet at the start point

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   Discover Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle on a semi-private tour of no more than 5 guests. Explore Notre Dame Cathedral with your guide and use pre-reserved tickets to enter Sainte-Chapelle stress-free.

2. Stop 2 · 1h

   Begin at Sainte-Chapelle, built in the 13th century by King Louis IX to house sacred relics, including the Crown of Thorns. Step inside to admire 15 magnificent stained-glass windows, each soaring to 15 meters and telling more than 1,100 biblical stories. Experience one of the most breathtaking sights of the Middle Ages, as colorful light fills the royal chapel. Learn how Sainte-Chapelle symbolized both faith and royal power, becoming one of Europe’s most admired Gothic treasures.

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   Take a short walk to Notre Dame Cathedral, begun in 1163 and completed over 200 years later. Admire its flying buttresses, sculpted portals, and towers that made it the heart of medieval Paris. Recall iconic moments in French history: Joan of Arc’s trial, Napoleon’s coronation, and the worldwide fame of Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Visit the interior with your guide to uncover Gothic design, sacred art, and hidden symbolism. Learn about the 2019 fire, which damaged parts of the cathedral yet left it standing as a symbol of resilience. Restoration is ongoing, but visitors can still admire its façade, towers, and lively square.

Meeting point

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Entry to Notre Dame Cathedral is free. Services offered are independent of entry to the building.
• Large bags and backpacks are not allowed in the monument.
• Prohibited items (such as sharp objects, glass bottles, and aerosols) confiscated at the entrance of the monument will not be returned to visitors.
• Respectful clothing is required to enter the cathedral. Shoulders and belly must be covered, thighs at least half-covered, and transparent clothing is not permitted. Entry may be denied if these rules are not respected.
• Strikes at the Sainte-Chapelle may occur, and the monument may decide to close without prior notice. If this happens, you can take a guided walking tour of Paris instead.
• Please remember to bring valid identification documents with you, considering monument entrances and security checks within the city.
• Please note that fast-track entry is not available for the cathedral. All visitors, including guided groups, must pass through mandatory security checks, which may result in a wait at the entrance.
• Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
• Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
• Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
• Please note that the Notre-Dame Cathedral recently restricted guided tours inside the cathedral every day. A guided visit inside may not be guaranteed. In such a case, your guide will provide explanations from outside the Cathedral.
• The Cathedral may occasionally have unforeseen access restrictions for groups due to liturgical celebrations.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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