Sainte-Chapelle and Conciergerie Guided Tour with Ticket in Paris
54 Reviews
Paris, France
Things to do hosted by Walks In Europe
2 hours (approx.)
Up to 12 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- 2-hour walking tour with anecdotes and memorable moments
- Guided visit of Ile de la Cite
- Exterior visit to Notre Dame Cathedral
- Professional and local Walks In Europe tour guides
- Pre-reserved tickets for Sainte-Chapelle & Conciergerie
- Semi Private Groups of up to 12 people
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass byIle de la Cite
Embark on a captivating guided tour and delve into the rich history of Paris. Explore three remarkable landmarks on Île de la Cité, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the iconic Sainte-Chapelle, and Conciergerie. Begin your adventure in Île de la Cité, where you’ll learn about Paris's rich history and culture.
Pass byCathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Along the way, uncover captivating details about this island, all while engaging in conversations about the Notre Dame Cathedral and the unfortunate recent fire incident.
Stop atSainte-Chapelle
Venture into the awe-inspiring Sainte-Chapelle, where you'll have the privilege of witnessing its breathtaking beauty. This architectural gem, housing the sacred relics of Christ's Crown of Thorns, is renowned for its exceptional stained-glass windows that cast enchanting walls of light. It stands as a true jewel of French Gothic Architecture and boasts the distinction of housing Paris's oldest public clock, a towering marvel at 47 meters.
1 hour (approx.)・Admission included
Stop atConciergerie
Continue your journey with the renowned Conciergerie, located in the heart of the city on Île de la Cité. This remarkable site, originally Paris's first royal palace, offers an exclusive experience with pre-reserved tickets and an expert guide. Uncover exceptional Gothic rooms, including a reproduction of the prison cells used during the revolutionary tribunal era. Immerse yourself in the UNESCO-listed historical site and listen to captivating stories of its most famous prisoners, including the renowned Marie-Antoinette.
1 hour (approx.)・Admission included
Pass byTour de l'Horloge du Palais de la Cité
As part of your exploration, don't miss the nearby Tour de l'Horloge, a historic clock tower of the Conciergerie. At the end of the tour, feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on further exploring the city. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the charming streets of Paris, along the picturesque Seine River, to continue your adventure.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accessible via public transport
- 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.
- 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.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
- Please remember to bring valid identification documents with you, considering monument entrances and security checks within the city.
- Strikes at the Sainte Chapelle and Conciergerie may happen, and the Museum may decide to close without prior notice. If this happens, you can take a guided walking tour of Paris instead.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Disappointing Experience
Dave_K, Dec 2024
Paris was gridlocked during Paralympics. I message our guide multiple times and called the number provided several times. I got no response to my request for help. We ended up missing our tour even though we allowed plenty of time to get there because of traffic snafu’s. I won’t book anything through Viator again. This the second time they ignore requests for help on this trip alone.
A must see
Anonymous, Dec 2024
It was an amazing place, and our guide was very knowledgeable about the location. We did not go to Notre Dame as described in the tour, but that was ok
Great time on Paris tour!
Claire_F, Dec 2024
Just loved Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle. The tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Good weather helped!
The guide was very...
Charles_P, Dec 2024
The guide was very knowledgeable regarding sites in the tour giving much insight into historical events. This tour exceeded our expectations. I would recommend it.
Potential to be a good guide
Johnny_B, Dec 2024
We have enjoyed many tours through Viator over many years & generally give a 5 star rating as most are really excellent guides.
Emily certainly knew the history & religion that was needed for this tour. I’m sure with more experience she will be a good guide.
There were 5 in our tour - 3 French speaking Canadians & 2 university educated 70 year old Australians - my husband & myself.
Emily spoke very fast, did not have a very loud voice, & while she spoke very good English, she did have a strong French accent.
We both found it difficult to understand a lot of what she said. This was exacerbated by the fact that there was a huge amount of competing street noise from rubbish trucks, sirens, horns, motorcycles etc particularly in the first hour, much of which was in the street, owing to a misunderstanding about times. Emily took us to the Conciergerie for a 9.00am opening, but after waiting for the gate to open, with more historical explanations, we realised that it opened at 9.30am, so then we walked back past our first meeting place to hear about Notre Dame. For this part, we could have enjoyed the seating provided in front of the facade, but instead we stood to listen.
We then walked back to Sainte-Chapelle, & spent some time there. Although it wasn’t all that crowded or noisy inside, we both missed a lot of the information Emily imparted because she tended to address the 3 Canadians who found her easier to understand, more than she addressed us.
I’ve been a teacher all my life, & appreciated her idea of asking questions about information she had covered earlier. Normally we both do really well at such questions, as we are both genuinely very interested in history & culture, however we did very poorly in this situation because we missed so much of what she was saying.
We’ve had many tours with guides with strong accents, but they have always used an audio system, so we’ve had no problem understanding them. This might be a good option for Emily.
There were possibilities for some short seated breaks from walking, climbing stairs & standing in all 3 venues, while we listened, but we were never close enough to any seats to be able to use them. Emily looks super fit & healthy, but we have hip issues & back issues, so really appreciate a 10 minute opportunity to get the weight off our feet. This is something most guides in our experience understand & they provide little ‘seated respites’ for those who need them. Particularly when the tour runs longer than anticipated if there is a hiccup.
One more tip - it’s not always a good idea to allow your political opinions to colour a tour, there’s no knowing what views your listeners may hold.
I hope these tips will help Emily to enhance her skills a a guide.
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