Paris Notre Dame Cathedral and Sainte Chapelle Semi Private Tour

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Overview

Explore the iconic Gothic architecture of Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle on a semi-private guided tour. With a maximum of 5 guests, enjoy a personalized experience as your expert guide shares captivating tales of Parisian history. This 2-hour tour offers a relaxed pace and exclusive insights into two of Paris's most treasured landmarks. - Semi-private tour limited to 5 participants for a personal touch. - Guided visits to both Notre-Dame Cathedral and Sainte-Chapelle. - Pre-reserved tickets ensuring a smooth entry to Sainte-Chapelle. - Engaging stories and expert insights from a local guide.

Itinerary

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

• Admission Ticket Included• Pass by

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.

60 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

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.

60 minutes• Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

•Public transportation options are available nearby

•Suitable for all physical fitness levels

•The group will include a maximum of 5 people.

•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. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.

•Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.

•Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.