Private Chartres Cathedral Tour (5h) Driver & Guide
At a glance
Private Chartres Cathedral Tour (5h) Driver & Guide is a 5h private experience in Paris, France, operated by S.A.R.L. Comfort Cars. Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 54 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $343.58 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private driver, Professional guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup or meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Visit the town of Chartres with a private driver and guide on this 5-hour tour from Paris. The main attraction is Chartres Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to the 12th century and is famous for its French Gothic architecture and stained-glass windows. With your private guide, explore the cathedral inside and out, and then have some time to walk around town.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private driver
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
- Food and drinks
Itinerary
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Your tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Paris for the 1-hour drive in a private vehicle to Chartres. Located about 50 miles (80 km) southwest of Paris, the town is best known for the Cathedral Notre-Dame de Chartres, one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture in the world.
Ornamented with more than 4,000 sculptures, the cathedral has been an important destination for travelers since the 12th century; many pilgrims come to see its relic the Santa Camisa, said to be worn by Mary at the birth of Jesus, and others come to admire the 176 stained-glass windows that create a relatively dark but richly colored interior where light filters through the many narrative and symbolic panes.
The labyrinth, in the center of the nave, and the crypt beneath the cathedral are two other can't-miss features you'll see inside before heading outside to focus on the structure itself: its towers built in different styles, its facade with detailed sculptures and statues, the astronomical clock from the 15th century, the flying buttresses, the bishop's garden where you can enjoy a view over the old town, and the labyrinth garden from the 18th century.
After your visit of the cathedral with your private guide, you can enjoy a stroll around town before heading back to Paris, where your tour ends.
Meeting point
Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your driver will meet you inside the lobby holding a sign with your name
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private Chartres Cathedral Tour (5h) Driver & Guide take?
The experience lasts about 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $343.58 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off; Private driver; Professional guide; Bottled water; All taxes, fees and handling charges.
Where does it start?
Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Your driver will meet you inside the lobby holding a sign with your name
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 54 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Paris.
