Paris Trip Overview
Get to the medieval soul of Paris with a private 3-hour walking tour in the historic heart of the city – the Ile de la Cité. Explore the gothic details and magnificent architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral. Get direct VIP access inside the vaulted stone ceilings of the Conciergerie prison and exquisite stained glass interiors of Sainte-Chapelle. Explore the key monuments of the Middle Ages – a time of kings, castles, and criminals – to discover the secrets of Paris’ past. Enjoy an in-depth yet relaxing tour with your private guide.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Paris, Île-de-France, France
Get to the medieval soul of Paris with a private 3-hour walking tour in the historic heart of the city – the Ile de la Cité. Explore the gothic details and magnificent architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral. Get direct VIP access inside the vaulted stone ceilings of the Conciergerie prison and exquisite stained glass interiors of Sainte-Chapelle. Explore the key monuments of the Middle Ages – a time of kings, castles, and criminals – to discover the secrets of Paris’ past. Enjoy an in-depth yet relaxing tour with your private guide.
Stop At: Ile de la Cite, 75001 Paris France
Your tour begins on the island next to Notre Dame Cathedral, where you’ll be deciphering the intricate details of the stone façade of this Gothic masterpiece and learning the difference between a gargoyle and a grotesque. Despite the recent fire that partially destroyed its roof, you’ll be able to witness the architectural majesty of this medieval monument!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
Finally the dazzling Sainte Chapelle, a masterpiece of medieval engineering with walls made entirely of stained glass. You’ll learn about the king behind this ambitious and costly project, and the high-profile relic for which the chapel was built.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Conciergerie, 2 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France
Next it’s the Conciergerie, a former royal palace and infamous prison that struck fear into the hearts of its detainees. You’ll see the sprawling vaulted ceilings of the Salle des Gens d’Armes, the world’s largest gothic hall and discover old prison cells, offering different levels of comfort according to the social status of the prisoner. The French Revolution also comes to life as you retrace Marie Antoinette’s fateful trip to the guillotine.
Duration: 1 hour
