Notre Dame, St Chapel, ile de la cité, Louvre - semi private -4h

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The square courtyard. Louvre museum — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

explaining the dauphine squre located in the ile de la cité — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

These are four major parisian mustsee spots. Notre dame and the real history behind "Quasimodo" of Victor Hugo. Ile de la cité, the heart of Paris where La sainte chapelle one of the finest examples of french gothic architecture and the medieval jewel. Discover its extraordinary interiors, life during the middle ages along with its historical past including events, facts and anecdotes. Then we will explore some remarkable places such as la place dauphine, the pont neuf and its amazing view of La Seine. This tour include touring the museum of the Louvre where you will spend a 1h30 minutes in a chronological trip to the evolution of the notion of beauty journey from antiquity til 19th century french paintings unveiling the importance of some of its masterpieces such as The Victory of Samothrace, La Mona Lisa among others. All of them with a priority access.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Paris in Tour

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional and licensed tour guide
Included: skipping lines
Included: Live commentary on board

Not included

Not included: Sainte Chapelle entrance tickets. 25 euros and free under 18. Don't buy them. Pay them to the guide
Not included: €28 entrance ticket to the Louvre museum for adults + 20€ group ticket

Itinerary

Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

20 min

A monument built in 200 years which has experienced major events such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte as well as curious incidents.
Ile de la Cite

one hour

The birth of Paris and the most significant historical area of Paris. We will see the cathedral of Notre dame from a bridge, la conciergerie, a royal square, the oldest bridge and first in metal covered once with lovelocks. The French academy and the oldest entrance of the Louvre along with its pyramid.
Louvre Museum

2 hours Admission included

The evolution of the notion of beauty throughout the centuries from antiquity to the 19th century french paintings including Venus of Milo, Victoire de Samothrace, paintings of Cimabué and Giotto, Apollo gallery, Leonardo da Vinci 's Mona Lisa, Michelangelo's slaves among others;
Sainte-Chapelle

35 min Admission included

The most remarkable french gothic architectural example in the capital

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is outside the main entrance of the "hotel dieu hospital" located on the left facing notre dame. Look for your guide holding a yellow fabric bag. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts and please mind the heavy traffic.

End point

The tours ends inside the Louvre Museum

Using your ticket

The meeting point is at the equestrian statue of Louis XIV facing the big pyramid of the Louvre. Look for your guide holding a yellow fabric bag. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts and please mind the heavy traffic. Better take a metro.
We will buy louvre and saint chapelle tickets. You pay back in money to the tour guide on the day of the tour.
Let us know if you get a 'museum pass'

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
Dress code is formal for the visit inside the cathedral of Notre Dame. During summer time, please bring a shawl to cover your shoulders and legs.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. A maximum of 6 people per booking
families with children are more than welcome
Louvre : Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency

Options

Cité, Ste Chapel, Louvre 2 pm

Cité, Ste Chapel, Louvre 2pm: 4h walking tour including ile de la cité, Saint Chapel and Louvre museum
Cité, Ste Chapel, Louvre 9 am

4h walking tour including Ile de la cité, Saint Chapel and the Louvre